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New Illinois Law Allows Non-Citizens to be Police Officers

The new law requires immigrants to be legally authorized to work under federal law.

July 31, 2023

Patrol

IL Deputies, Citizens Use Blanket to Catch Child Dropped from Burning Building

A family of four was trapped on the third floor and deputies tried to make entry but the hallway was ablaze.

June 23, 2023

Special Units

IL Sheriff’s K-9 and Carjacking Suspect Killed in Shootout

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain said the suspect got out of his car holding a handgun, at which point K9 Hudson was deployed.

May 25, 2023

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IL Officer Injured when Teen Mob Storms Carnival

According to authorities, a group of about 400 teenagers were "responding to a call on social media" when they formed a "flash mob" at the Armed Forces Weekend Carnival.

May 22, 2023

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Video: Illinois Troopers Shot at During Attempt to Help Stranded Motorists, Suspect Killed

The video shows Griffin resisted physically and one trooper used a Taser, sending Griffin to the ground. He somehow managed to get up, reached into a passenger seat and pulled out a gun.

May 15, 2023

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5 Arrested in Off-Duty Killing of Chicago Officer

According to the Fraternal Order of Police, Officer Areanah Preston was shot while trying to defend herself from an armed robbery.

May 8, 2023

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Armored Car Robbery Suspects Tracked with AirTag, Arrested

The guards were robbed at gunpoint and the suspects reportedly made away with $1.1 million.

May 5, 2023

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New Chicago Mayor Could Spur "Mass Exodus" of Police, Union Says

Johnson, a Cook County Commissioner and a Teachers Union organizer, advocated defunding police in 2020.

April 5, 2023

Patrol

Chicago Officer Shot and Killed by Domestic Suspect

Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso, 32, was killed in an exchange of fire as he and another officer pursued the suspect on foot. CPD Superintendent David Brown said at a press conference that the suspect turned and fired at the fallen officer.

March 1, 2023

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Chicago Police Superintendent Announces Resignation

Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown is resigning effective March 16, Lightfoot said in a statement. He turns 63 in October of this year – the mandatory retirement age for Chicago police officers.

March 1, 2023

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Chicago Losing Officers to Florida Agencies

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was doing some of the recruitment himself on Monday. DeSantis spoke at an invitation-only event at an Elmhurst banquet hall - encouraging Chicago Police officers to leave Illinois and come work at departments in Florida.

February 24, 2023

Weapons

IL Governor Threatens Sheriffs Who Won’t Enforce “Assault Weapon” Ban

The Protect Illinois Communities Act (HB 5471) bans the sale of all assault weapons and magazines in the state. It also requires owners to register existing guns, among other provisions. Pritzker signed the bill into law on Tuesday night.

January 12, 2023