Max Blaisdell, Author at South Side Weekly

Larry Snelling, wearing the CPD's dress blue uniform, raises his right hand while facing the camera. Ana Valencia raises her right hand while facing Snelling. Valencia has long black hair and is wearing a multicolored red and black blouse. In the background, outgoing interim superintendent Fred Waller, a bald Black man wearing a suit, is slightly out of focus and facing the camera and Valencia, watching Snelling take the oath of office. The wall behind them is gray marble. Several other people are out of focus in the background.

Snelling Confirmed as CPD Supt. After ‘Historic’ Nomination Process

by Jim Daley and Max Blaisdell September 27, 2023September 28, 2023

Snelling takes the helm of a department that remains under a federal consent decree—and that is subject to more civilian oversight than ever before.

An official CPD photo of Chief Larry Snelling, wearing dress blue uniform with tie and cap. Snelling's face has been replaced with documents from compliant files from his career as an officer.

Larry Snelling Garnered Multiple Use-of-Force Complaints in the 1990s

by Max Blaisdell September 6, 2023September 6, 2023

Chicago Cops Accused of Domestic Violence are Rarely Disciplined

by Max Blaisdell August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

Larry Snelling Was Implicated in ’97 Corruption Scheme

by Max Blaisdell August 24, 2023September 6, 2023

Damani Bolden Named Executive Director of South Side Weekly NFP

by Max Blaisdell August 4, 2023August 4, 2023

Interim CPD Chief Fred Waller Was Accused of Domestic Abuse in 2006

by Max Blaisdell August 2, 2023August 2, 2023

Restorative Justice Court Promises an Alternative for Young Adults

by Max Blaisdell July 12, 2023July 13, 2023

Chicago Organizers Draw Connections Between Abolition and Demilitarization

by Max Blaisdell May 3, 2023May 3, 2023

Obama Presidential Center. Photo by Max Blaisdell

Will Community Benefits Extend Past Woodlawn?

by Max Blaisdell March 21, 2023March 28, 2023

Illustration by Mell Montezuma

A Breakdown of Key Ward Races in the 2023 Elections

by Reema Saleh, Ella Beiser, Hana Urban, Adam Przybyl, Ismael Cuevas Jr., Max Blaisdell, Savannah Hugueley and Jacqueline Serrato February 9, 2023February 10, 2023