Chicago police plan DUI patrols
February 7, 2025The Chicago Police Department will be conducting two DUI Saturation patrols tonight into Saturday morning. Patrols will be from 6 p.m. today to 2 a.m. Saturday in the Town Hall (19th…
The Chicago Police Department will be conducting two DUI Saturation patrols tonight into Saturday morning. Patrols will be from 6 p.m. today to 2 a.m. Saturday in the Town Hall (19th…
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