Scandals, Controversies Have Marked Ends Of Terms For Last 4 Chicago Police Superintendents
All four Chicago Police superintendents who have served over the past 16 years have seen their tenures end in either scandal or controversy.
All four Chicago Police superintendents who have served over the past 16 years have seen their tenures end in either scandal or controversy.
In Springfield Tuesday afternoon, the first step was taken toward allowing gun owners to carry concealed weapons on the streets of Illinois.
Weis, who was president of the commission for eight months, said in an announcement Friday he left the commission to pursue interests in teaching, research and private industry.
A new book spells out how Chicago area street gangs are using social media to plot and carry out their dirty work.
It could be one of those "be careful what you wish for" stories. Bringing the G8 and NATO summits to Chicago next spring was one of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's first major coups when he took office, or so he thought.
City, suburban and federal law enforcement officers and prosecutors are being recognized tonight for the outstanding work they have done in solving murders and reducing the number of gang members, guns and drugs on the street.
Aldermen have introduced an ordinance that would reduce the penalties for small amounts of marijuana, but they are in no hurry to pass it.
Former Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis discusses his feelings about being moved out and how he thinks his replacement is doing. CBS 2's Walter Jacobson reports.
The Chicago Crime Commission on Wednesday said that legislation to allow for a massive expansion of gambling in Illinois is "deeply flawed" and would be bad for the state.
After a controversial payout to former police Supt. Jody Weis, the new superintendent is making some major policy changes.
Former Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis says his first priority as the new deputy director of the Chicago Crime Commission will be to assess the causes of gang and gun violence.
Former police Supt. Jody Weis has a new job that will keep him in Chicago.
There is still no word on the next career move for Jody Weis after his three years as Chicago's police superintendent.
Police Supt. Garry McCarthy on Tuesday downplayed the significance of mob attacks in the downtown area, and said police are "on top of" the situation.
Former Police Supt. Jody Weis says he is going into the private sector, to a job that will be announced, perhaps as early as this week.
Chicago Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel reportedly has narrowed the list of police superintendent candidates to a handful, and it's a mix of insiders and outsiders.
Today is the deadline for applications for the job of Chicago Police superintendent.
Philadelphia Police Chief Charles Ramsey, a front-runner to become the next Chicago Police superintendent, is no longer a candidate.
Interim Chicago Police Supt. Terry Hillard said Friday that patrol officers are the backbone of the department, so he's moving 70 officers from specialized units to patrol and putting 400 plainclothes tactical and gang unit officers in uniform.
Some Chicago Police officers have started a letter-writing campaign, in an effort to get the Federal Bureau of Prisons to move one of their own to a prison closer to home.
The city won three cases in federal court on Thursday, all involving allegations against the police department.
Two weeks after Jody Weis stepped down as Chicago's top cop, the Police Board has launched the application process for finding a new full-time police superintendent.
Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel says he doesn't want to waste any time in finding a new leader for the Chicago Police Department.
A day after stepping down from the helm of the Chicago Police Department, Jody Weis said Wednesday it would be up to the people of Chicago to judge how well he did.
Former Supt. Terry Hillard is back in charge at the Chicago Police Department nearly eight years after he left the post, as the departure of Supt. Jody Weis draws mixed feelings.
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Complaints ran the gamut but included selling narcotics, shots fired, and criminal trespassing. It all stemmed from the area that's supposed to be empty.
Fed-up neighbors showed video to CBS 2, saying it has been happening since last week in their Belmont Cragin community.
Mom Karen Buendia says deadly crashes like the one that killed her son, Josh Anleu, happen way too often on Long Avenue.
Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and nine rebounds in the Bulls' third win in four games. Ayo Dosunmu finished with 23 points and 10 assists.
The 2024 primary elections in Illinois take place on Tuesday, March 19, and if you need to know where to vote, here's how to find the location of your polling place.
Mom Karen Buendia says deadly crashes like the one that killed her son, Josh Anleu, happen way too often on Long Avenue.
Fed-up neighbors showed video to CBS 2, saying it has been happening since last week in their Belmont Cragin community.
Complaints ran the gamut but included selling narcotics, shots fired, and criminal trespassing. It all stemmed from the area that's supposed to be empty.
Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and nine rebounds in the Bulls' third win in four games. Ayo Dosunmu finished with 23 points and 10 assists.
On Oct. 26, 2022, 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe was struck and killed by a single stray bullet while washing his hands. Now, the teen on trial in his murder has been freshly arrested while out free.
The glaring disparity is that most of the people who were the subjects of "suspicious activity reports" were Arab and Muslim.
The wrong police raids on Anjanette Young and the family of Peter Mendez, first exposed by the CBS 2 Investigators, led to sweeping search warrant reforms.
On Oct. 26, 2022, 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe was struck and killed by a single stray bullet while washing his hands.
In October 2022, a single stray bullet found its way through Akeem Briscoe's family's kitchen window and into the bathroom, striking the second-grader as he stood by the sink.
A week ago Thursday, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said the village was "parting ways" with Jones. Last week Jones – the south suburban village's first Black police chief – filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
Protest organizers want to be able to march in sight and sound of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.
The $45 million is an estimate for medical costs for the rest of 15-year-old Nathen Jones' life after the 2021 crash.
A small fraction of eligible voters in Tuesday's election could also have a big effect on local offices and Bring Chicago Home, a key ballot question to raise some real estate transfer taxes.
Candidates for elected school board seats in this year's election can begin circulating nominating petitions on March 26.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
Elliott Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design.
On Thursday of last week, more than 50,000 AT&T customers lost service in a widespread outage.
ComEd claimed one woman owed almost $10,000 on what was supposed to be a bill for $49.20.
The study also found that predominantly Black and Latino populations were disproportionately less likely to be tested for lead, but also disproportionately exposed to contaminated drinking water.
The eclipse, expected on April 8, will be the last one visible from the continental U.S. until 2044.
This year's class from Northwestern University sat front row for lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and now a measles outbreak.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Of the 12 cases, 10 have been linked to a migrant shelter in Pilsen.
CEO Scott Kirby said the airline was already planning an extra day of training for pilots starting in May and changes in training curriculum for newly hired mechanics.
Brothers opened K's Department Store three quarters of a century ago – and now, one of them has to close it for good.
In 2025, the Boat Show will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Gym members hope the heavy lifting of advocacy will save their gym from being the latest business closure on Chicago's South Side.
Stellantis' Belvidere Assembly Plant was indefinitely idled at the end of February of last year. But a deal was reached months later for a plan to reopen it.
Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and nine rebounds in the Bulls' third win in four games. Ayo Dosunmu finished with 23 points and 10 assists.
The hard-throwing Crochet has made 72 career appearances, but all have come in relief.
Holtmann is back in the Big East as DePaul's head coach, bringing a history of being able to find success at programs quickly.
Ryan Donato, Kevin Korchinski and Joey Anderson scored in a 1:23 span of the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Sunday night.
Both teams are heading to the East Region, with Illinois as the No. 3 seed and Northwestern as the No. 9 seed.
The documentary welcomes viewers into the Bad River Band's decades-long battle for sovereignty.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
The beloved race around the world features thirteen new teams competing for a $1 million grand prize.
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The cherry trees in Washington, D.C., are in peak bloom, attracting huge crowds to the National Mall.
“Opill” can now be bought directly from its company website and through Amazon.
The strawberries were purchased from a school fundraiser, and the boy showed an allergic reaction Thursday. He died the next morning.
Riley Strain was visiting Nashville with his fraternity brothers when they got kicked out of a bar. Surveillance video shows him walking in the street alone – and now his bank card has been found on a nearby riverbank.
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Fed-up neighbors showed video to CBS 2, saying it has been happening since last week in their Belmont Cragin community.
Crosetti Brand, 37, was charged Friday in the murder of Jayden Perkins, 11, and the stabbing of his mother.
Police said Williams was in an alley outside Gusto's when he was approached by a suspect in a blue vehicle. The suspect pulled out a gun and began shooting.
Police said the boy was in an alley near 74th and Kenwood around 2:20 p.m., when two gunmen walked up and started shooting.
The arsonist has set fire to items such as fences, garages, and trash cans.