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Chicago Gun Violence Leaves 4 Dead, 49 Shot Over Memorial Day Weekend

City officials and community leaders are fearing the worst, saying that the heightened gun violence will only increase over the…

05.30.16

Chicago Mayor, Police Union Silent About Probe Of Lying Cops

A recent Chicago Tribune investigation has documented more than a dozen examples in which officers within the Chicago Police Department have…

04.10.18

14,994 Youth Were Arrested In Chicago…

…In 2015 Alone! By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer In an exclusive interview with the Chicago Defender, our Editorial…

05.06.16

Anita Alvarez Withdraws From Prosecuting Laquan McDonald Case

Arguing that her recent election loss could complicate an already complex investigation, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has recused herself…

05.05.16

Cook County States Attorney Anita Alvarez..

Recuses Herself By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer Cook County States Attorney Anita Alvarez has asked a judge to…

05.05.16

Shari Runner Responds to Police Accountability Task Force Report

Chicago Urban League President & CEO, Shari Runner, Responds to Police Accountability Task Force Report “To the community of people most…

04.14.16

Are Chicago Cops Ignoring Crime? Data Suggests CPD Slowdown Caused Spike In Gun Violence

Jeff Asher, a crime analyst and contributor to FiveThirtyEight.com, joined Roland Martin on Wednesday's edition of NewsOne Now to discuss…

04.10.18

Exclusive: Percy Coleman Discuss City of Chicago Settlement For Son’s Death

The City of Chicago has had numerous lawsuits filed against in police misconduct cases—some of the biggest settlements have stemmed…

04.12.16

Chicago Activists Outraged After Police Union Hires Cop Charged In Laquan McDonald’s Death

The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police has hired the officer charged in the shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, sparking…

04.01.16