As Mayor Lori Lightfoot approaches the end of her first year as mayor of Chicago, she recently sat down with local community-based media organizations...
...Believe It, Its True
By Ken Hare
Chicago Defender Staff Writer
In an exclusive interview with the Chicago Defender, our editorial board got the opportunity to talk...
...In 2015 Alone!
By Ken Hare
Chicago Defender Staff Writer
In an exclusive interview with the Chicago Defender, our Editorial Board got the opportunity to talk with...
Three Stories You Need To Know About
By Ken Hare
Chicago Defender Staff Writer
In the ongoing fight for criminal justice reformation and accountability, here are three...
...When Asked This Question
By Ken Hare
Chicago Defender Staff Writer
The Police Accountability Task Force, chaired by Lori Lightfoot, just released its 190-page report after a...
CHICAGO – On Wednesday, members of the Police Accountability Task Force presented comprehensive findings and recommendations to rebuild the fabric of trust between Chicago’s Police...
Unofficially Leaked Early
by Ken Hare
Chicago Defender Staff Writer
The Police Accountability Task Force (PATF), the agency tasked with making recommendations to Mayor Rahm Emanuel regarding...
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...
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...
