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Chicago woman charged with hitting paramedics

— June 3, 2018

A 19-year-old Chicago woman has been charged with hitting Chicago paramedics who were trying to treat her. Latorya Thigpen, a resident of the 6300 block of South Martin Luther King…

Chicago officer’s action for abandoned baby has happy ending
— May 7, 2018

“You were abandoned by your parents.” Few more significant emotional injuries might be sustained by a child, or wrought by a mother and father. Most of us can’t even fathom walking…
Austin neighborhood robberies bring warnings from police
— March 6, 2018

Chicago police are warning residents of the Austin area to be alert for potential robberies while sitting in or exiting their vehicle. Two armed robberies took place recently within…
Chicago police hero put in national spotlight
— November 27, 2017

A Chicago police officer who works to empower children on the city’s South Side needs your help. Jennifer Maddox, who, in addition to working her beat, runs an after-school program…
Chicago protesters: More cops won’t solve woes
— October 3, 2016

While Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was inside Malcolm X College announcing his plan to put 1,000 more police officers on the streets, activist Ja’mal Green stood outside appalled that…

New leader recommended for Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability
— April 9, 2018

The likely head of the citizen board for Chicago police accountability said transparency will be a key part of her administration. Sidney Roberts, who has been pegged by Mayor Rahm…
City of Chicago opts to settle ‘Englewood Four’ case
— December 26, 2017

Chicago has agreed to pay four individuals a total of $31 million for false imprisonment. The city has reached a settlement with the individuals labeled the “Englewood Four” —…
Preckwinkle to Chicago: Pay for police training or pay settlements
— January 24, 2017

Cleaning up police misconduct in Chicago falls outside of her authority as Cook County Board president, but Toni Preckwinkle is not afraid to speak out about the issue. The board president,…