The battle between the Black community and the Chicago Police Department has stemmed from decades of racial tension, discrimination, unwarranted arrests and convictions that...
Breaking News
Today the Chicago Police Board just released an official statement informing the public that Chicago Police detective, Dante Servin has resigned his employment...
CHICAGO—In a move that was revealed over this past weekend, Mayor Rahm Emanuel rejected all three finalists submitted by the Chicago Police Board. On...
Chooses New Interim Superintendent
By Ken Hare
Chicago Defender Staff Writer
While you were celebrating Easter this past weekend, Mayor Emanuel quietly replaced interim Superintendent John Escalante...
Meeting the Deadline or Getting it Right?
By Ken Hare
Chicago Defender Staff Writer
The newly appointed Police Board tasked with finding Chicago's next police chief has missed...
THE MAYOR PICKS LIGHTFOOT TO LEAD POLICE DISCIPLINE PANEL
THE MAYOR PICKS LIGHTFOOT TO LEAD POLICE DISCIPLINE PANEL ON APPROVAL TRACK
The Mayor's choice to head up the civilian panel with final...
