1 Illinois Officer Killed, 1 Critically Wounded in Hotel Shooting
Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic, 49, died at the hospital. Officer Tyler J. Bailey, 27, was critically wounded.
December 30, 2021
Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic, 49, died at the hospital. Officer Tyler J. Bailey, 27, was critically wounded.
December 30, 2021
Authorities say Deputy Sean Riley responded to a motorist assist around 5 a.m. Wednesday on Interstate 64. A backup officer found his body.
December 29, 2021
Lightfoot wants U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to send additional federal marshals to Chicago to help the Cook County Sheriff's Office and Chicago Police Department with tracking down thousands of individuals wanted on warrants.
December 22, 2021
"To enhance public safety and to address current crime patterns, all full-duty sworn members will have one regular day off canceled," the Chicago Police Department said in a statement Monday.
December 7, 2021
"After over 31 years with the Chicago Police Department, my career has come to an end. I find contemplating retirement similar to contemplating life in general," former Chicago police commander Melvin Roman wrote. "…I will always be proud to say that I was a Chicago Police Officer, although I cannot be proud of our current Department."
December 3, 2021
Kotlewski entered an apartment and saw a woman sitting on a couch. In just a matter of mere moments, he was under fire allegedly from Kiante Tyler, 21.
December 2, 2021
Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara has officially retired from the Chicago Police Department. He will continue as head of the police union and says he wants to run for mayor in 2023.
November 16, 2021
"They're just throwing everything and the kitchen sink out there in the hopes that it's going to keep murders from going past 850 this year," said 15th ward Ald. Ray Lopez.
November 15, 2021
John Catanzara is the head of the Fraternal Order of Police. This is not the first time that he has been in trouble with the agency.
November 15, 2021
In a staggering display of insensitivity. COPA's report recommends suspending slain officer Ella French for three days.
November 11, 2021
The Chicago Police Department canceled regularly scheduled days off starting Friday and through the weekend. An internal memo sent to rank and file officers does not mention the Rittenhouse trial.
November 10, 2021
Jim Murray is one of roughly 40 officers who have been stripped of their police powers and put in no-pay status for refusing to report their vaccination status.
November 5, 2021
Video released by the Illinois State Police on Friday shows a man in a wheelchair lunge for a deputy's firearm, and then struggle with him on the ground.
November 2, 2021
Officer Tyler Timmins, 36, was investigating a possible stolen car at about 8 a.m. at the Speedway gas station along Illinois Route 111 near Interstate 270. While investigating the car, a man started shooting at him.
October 26, 2021
A court hearing over the union's request for a temporary restraining order was delayed Wednesday, but that did little to ease tensions over the city's attempt to get all police officers vaccinated.
October 20, 2021
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