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Undocumented Immigrants To Get More Protections From Police Under Proposal

The City Council's Human Relations Committee approved new restrictions on coercion and verbal abuse.

City To Pay $4.7 Million To Settle Lawsuits Against Police Department

The City Council granted $3.75 million to the family of Esau Castellanos, killed unarmed in Albany Park.

$3.75M Settlement Approved For Fatal Police Shooting Of Esau Castellanos

Castellanos was unarmed when police fatally shot him in 2013 in Albany Park.

$3.2M In New Police Settlements OK'd By Council

The City Council moved to settle lawsuits in the police killings of Emmanuel Lopez and Ryan Rogers.

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.

West Pullman »

$5M Police Settlement Approved By Council In Coleman Case

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

City Pays Officer's Latest Brutality Victim $100K, Cop Remains On Desk Duty

Cmdr. Glenn Evans, now on desk duty, has been a lightning rod for charges of excessive force.

Council Committee OKs $3.65 Million in New Police Settlements

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

$1.25 Million Payout to Mom of Man Shot by Police Gets Council Committee OK

Video shows an unarmed Jamaal Moore was shot while running away from an officer, a city attorney said.

City Mulls $1.25M Settlement in Police Shooting Death That Sparked Melee

Jamaal Moore was killed by police, who thought he was carrying a gun that turned out to be a flashlight.

Top Stories

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.