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The Independent Police Review Authority plans to release 100 open cases to the public on Friday.

Police Supt. Eddie Johnson addressed the City Club after six people were killed this weekend.

Mayor Emanuel also referred to "the code and the sense of culture that lives" in the Police Department.

"I know times are uneasy, but there are more pros than cons" to working for Chicago Police, she said. 

The City Council moved to settle lawsuits in the police killings of Emmanuel Lopez and Ryan Rogers.

The Independent Police Review Authority would explain police settlements, but it may soon be disbanded.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel took off on a police bike left unattended by an officer.

The Mayor's office said it adopted 25 of the reforms suggested by the Police Accountability Task Force.

Inspector General Joe Ferguson said the Department can save $1.2 million a year by moving firefighters.

The City Council also approved a "one-time" change allowing Mayor Emanuel to directly appoint the chief.

Philip Coleman died in police custody in 2012 after being Tased repeatedly by officers.

The Public Safety Committee OK'd a "one-time temporary change" to make Eddie Johnson police chief.

The Emanuel administration confirmed that police monitored protesters and siphoned reports to staffers.

The Public Safety Committee appeared ready to act on confirming Eddie Johnson as police superintendent.

Marine Unit police found the body just before 8 a.m. Monday morning, officials said.