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Supt. Garry McCarthy

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Police Expand Effort Targeting West Side Drug Trade After Spike in Arrests

Supt. McCarthy said the initiative was expanded after police made 552 arrests in the Harrison District.

Lollapalooza: 'Very Little Crime, Very Little Problems,' McCarthy Says

Metal barriers deterred fence jumpers, and increased security helped keep Lollapalooza crime down.

McCarthy Revives Tactic Dreamed Up By 'Idiot' To Reduce Violence

The top cop says gang graffiti is the first sign "foot police" are making an impact in violent gang turf.

U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush's Gun Control Bill Honors Hadiya Pendleton

Chicago congressman named bill targeting straw purchasers after slain King College Prep student.

Catching Hadiya's Alleged Killers Exposed Chicago's Cold Heart

Chicago had a chance to break the "no-snitch" code and blew it.

Police Supt. McCarthy Wants Celebrities To Help 'Redefine Snitching'

Top cop wants Derrick Rose and others to help combat a "no-snitch code" that keeps killers on the street.

Top Cop Assists in Gun Arrest on New Year's Day

Police Supt. Garry McCarthy assisted in a gun arrest early Tuesday morning, police said.

2012: Chicago’s Year of the Gun

Chicago's top cop is not happy about how shootings are reported in Chicago.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.