Steve Patton

At Emanuel's darkest hour, Ald. Moore stepped up to help. The mayor's response? "Ok thanks." 

Critics said the new Civilian Office of Police Accountability has little actual civilian involvement.

"As it stands now this is unacceptable," said Ald. Hairston in making a proposal for civilian oversight.

Some drivers would get an extra chance to contest violations.

The investigation was sparked by accusations a city lawyer hid evidence in a police shooting case.

Philip Coleman died in police custody in 2012 after being Tased repeatedly by officers.

The family of Philip Coleman, 38, sued the officers who tased him 19 times hours before he died. 

U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman is expected to make a decision on video's release Thursday.

The review comes after a city lawyer who hid evidence in a police shooting case was forced to resign.

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

Alds. Moore and Ramirez-Rosa want the federal probe to also focus on the Emanual administration.

KONKOL: Court records show lawyers got $1.8 million in fees without filing a lawsuit.

Ald. Ameya Pawar said it's in the public interest to settle cases quickly, but also to release videos.

What happened the night in question -- and what will happen when a shocking video is made public.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the city would not appeal a judge's ruling requiring the release of the video.