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Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy

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Near West Side »

Burnett: Cutting Off Head of Police Dept. Won't Change Bad Police Culture

After Supt. McCarthy's firing, Ald. Burnett said more needs to be done to rid the department of racists.

Rekia Boyd's Brother on Officer's Possible Firing: 'Let's See It Happen'

Garry McCarthy said Dante Servin should be fired for killing an unarmed Boyd in 2012.

Auburn Gresham »

Tyshawn Lee, 9, Was 'Targeted, Lured To This Spot and Murdered': McCarthy

"In almost 30 years ... I've never seen anything like this," a deputy police chief said.

Back of the Yards »

Back Of The Yards Shooting That Injured Baby Likely Gang Related: Police

A gang territory dispute could be the motive for the shooting that injured an 11-month-old, police said.

Chicago Police 'Stop and Frisk' Policy to Undergo More Scrutiny

The ACLU describes the policy change as a "landmark agreement."

McCarthy Blasts Indiana Gun Laws: 'Our Violence Problem is a Gun Problem'

"The gun used to shoot a police captain was legally purchased in Indiana," McCarthy said.

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.