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University of Chicago law professor Craig Futterman told council panel that IPRA needs to go.
Three officers who vouched for Jason Van Dyke cost city at least $208,000 in brutality settlements.
Officers were notified of the potential move via email, a police source 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.
Chicago Supt. Eddie Johnson supplied few details, saying, "We don't want to give away the game plan."
Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke is charged with murdering Laquan McDonald in 2014.
The hearing will focus on the city's efforts to implement "fundamental reform" in the police department.
Kane County State's Attorney Joseph McMahon was appointed to handle the murder case against Van Dyke.
The city inspector general said IPRA underreported the number of times police shot at people and missed.
Activists hope to rename part of Washington Park in honor of Ronald Johnson, killed by police in 2014.
The investigation was sparked by accusations a city lawyer hid evidence in a police shooting case.
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa wants to create a Civilian Police Accountability Council elected by residents.
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And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.
For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.
Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.
The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.
The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.
We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.
Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.
Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.
The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.
"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.
About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.