Eddie Johnson

Police Supt. Eddie Johnson announced that uniform policies will be "loosened." 

"The whole world is watching us closely," Supt. Eddie Johnson said.

A new ordinance would allow some off-duty police to wear their uniforms while working security jobs. 

Chicago's former top cop, in a speech: "Police are not the problem in this country. The criminals are."

Aldermen Arena, Napolitano, Sposato and Villegas met with Supt. Eddie Johnson to demand more officers.

Effort helps officers respond quicker on West, South Sides, but some are concerned about privacy issues.

Of 77 people arrested, 57 had previously been convicted of felonies, police said.

State Sen. Kwame Raoul said he hopes to formally introduce the bill in November.

"If you have a magic bullet to stop the violence...in America, please share it with us," Johnson said.

Union head Dean Angelo Sr. asked police to spend time with family, "burn some burgers in the backyard."

State police shot at the car after it tried to run over a trooper Saturday evening, police said.

A police official has retired after the report by Inspector General Joe Ferguson, the Sun-Times said.

KONKOL: Mayor Emanuel continues to play politics with Laquan McDonald scandal by passing the buck.

A City Council panel will meet as the Police Department is going through major personnel changes.

"We have to have a new level of accountability on the streets of Chicago," said Mayor Rahm Emanuel.