Laquan McDonald

The aldermen will hold several public meetings on ways to create civilian oversight for the Police Dept.

The Department of Justice held a public forum as part of its civil rights investigation Tuesday.

African-Americans don't accept black-on-black crime but causes of violence aren't being addressed.

Lawyer Paul Strauss called the hearings "wholly inadequate," asking for "genuine civic engagement."

A City Council committee plans to talk about ways to revamp police accountability.

The probe will look into whether Officer Jason Van Dyke's colleagues tried to cover up the shooting.

Dean Angelo Sr., president of the local Fraternal Order of Police, predicted 700 murders this year.

Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke, 38, is charged with murdering Laquan McDonald, 17.

After a terrible 2015, Mayor Rahm Emanuel hasn't managed to turn things around yet.

"Police lives matter. All lives matter," Ald. Anthony Napolitano (41st) said.

The Independent Police Review Authority released 101 open cases on potential police misconduct Friday.

The Independent Police Review Authority plans to release 100 open cases to the public on Friday.

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

Mayor Emanuel also referred to "the code and the sense of culture that lives" in the Police Department.

Jason Van Dyke is charged with murdering Laquan McDonald, 17, in October 2014.