Edward Burke

The City Council called on the Police Department to explain a backlog in processing rape evidence kits.

Ald. Burke said the city has submitted thousands of rape evidence kits since 2008 and received 271 back.

Ald. Edward Burke said they're not "trendy or cool," but "easily mistaken for a real firearm."

The Eastland capsized in the Chicago River near Clark Street, killing 844 including 22 entire families.

A police union spokesman said the cellphone cases could lead to a deadly encounter.

Aldermen Edward Burke and Leslie Hairston want the dedicated rooms set up at O'Hare and Midway.

Ald. Pat O'Connor said the gym and facilities are "falling apart" and "haven't been repaired in ages."

Two fatal police shootings led to $3 million of the settlements.

The former police sergeant said reducing street violence will encourage new business in the 29th Ward.

Before Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke, the City Council approved a resolution opposing his anti-union policies.

Anthony Holmes and Darrell Cannon were among the earliest victims of Cmdr. Jon Burge.

Ald. Edward Burke moved to ban Palcohol before its expected release this summer.

When elected last week, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, 26, wasn't the youngest alderman ever, but he's close.

Two dozen protesters pushed for reparations for torture victims of Police Cmdr. Jon Burge.

A City Council joint committee moved to expand areas banned for police profiling beyond race.