Adam Collins

KONKOL: "Independent" police watchdog huddled with Emanuel administration before City Council hearing.

Attorney Tom Geoghegan  said the group will file the suit Thursday before a news conference at City Hall.

The parents, upset at plans to overhaul the school, want to meet at a school council meeting Tuesday.

Throughout the summer, 100 to 300 additional officers will receive overtime during the push.

Redflex handed over control to Xerox in February, but its last year netted the company $24 million.

Cmdr. James O'Donnell has led the Jefferson Park Police District since March 2012.

Frederick Collins, a 21-year veteran in the Near West District, plans to announce his candidacy Sunday.

The report blamed a 2010 change in definition when a single incident results in multiple assaults.

Moving Glenn Evans was necessary to put out "fires" on the West Side, the police chief said.

After years of declines, the number of tickets issued in the city went up last year to 2.5 million.

The family of three, spotted at Jarvis Beach, were cited for endangering their safety and health.

Mark Thomas, who is running for alderman, started the petition but he said it's not about the election.

Some business owners complain crime is hurting business, but others argue the area is improving.

After neighbors rejected talk of statistics, Lakeview's top cop switched gears — and won some support.

"This is very likely a domestic incident," police said, after the woman escaped unharmed Tuesday.