John Escalante

This January has been the most violent in years with 199 shootings.

KONKOL: Intentional destruction, hiding mics and the curious case of Jason Van Dyke's dashcam.

Police will do more outside roll calls in response to community suggestions.

With applications due Friday, the police board is looking for candidates strong on "accountability."

The meeting became tense as speakers questioned the process of choosing the next superintendent.

The Chicago Police Department is accelerating the rollout of body cameras to early spring.

Mayor Emanuel said the aim is to make police encounters "less confrontational and more conversational."

Bettie Jones and Quintonio LeGrier were shot and killed in an Austin home by police on Saturday.

According to the Mayor's Press Office, he wasn't set to return until this coming weekend.

The review comes after the Saturday deaths of Quintonio LeGrier and Bettie Jones.

Roger Bay will be replaced by Capt. Bill Looney, who had been assigned to the Town Hall Police District.

Dean Andrews' resignation follows the firing of Supt. Garry McCarthy last week.

Names mentioned includes former Garry McCarthy deputy Al Wysinger.

Meet John Escalante, Chicago's new (temporary) top cop.

Ald. Harry Osterman (48th) said recent shootings  "totally unacceptable."