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100 Police Misconduct Cases, And Some Videos, To Be Released Friday

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

Police Reforms OK'd By Council Committee, But One May Soon Be Moot

The Independent Police Review Authority would explain police settlements, but it may soon be disbanded.

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IPRA To Audit Past Police Shootings, But Likely Not Overturn, Reopen Cases

Independent Police Review Authority chief Sharon Fairley said reopening shootings "is not our intent."

Sharon Fairley Confirmed as Head of IPRA by City Council

The City Council named Sharon Fairley chief administrator of the Independent Police Review Authority.

Police Board Gets an Earful at Englewood Forum on Next Top Cop

The meeting became tense as speakers questioned the process of choosing the next superintendent.

IPRA Head Sharon Fairley Gets OK From Council Committee

At a confirmation hearing, IPRA chief Sharon Fairley pledged to make her agency a catalyst for change.

Police Review Board Boss Plans Reforms, but Mum on LeGrier-Jones Killings

Sharon Fairley said she plans to improve community relations with a new outreach manager.

Desk Duty for a Decade? Power-Stripped Police Sometimes Languish for Years

Police officers call it being "stripped" of arrest powers.

Justice Department Made A Wrong Turn: City Hall, Not CPD, Controls Police

KONKOL: In Chicago, all roads lead to the Mayor's Office, no matter who’s in power.

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Death of Philip Coleman Was 'Not Accidental' Family Says After Video Shock

Video footage shows Philip Coleman was tased, choked, dragged by police. Now, his family wants answers.

Rahm Shakes Up Police Review Authority, Names Sharon Fairley New Chief

Mayor Rahm Emanuel said, "New leadership is required," in the face of a federal probe.

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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.