Chicago Police News & Analysis | South Side Weekly

Glittering skyscrapers lit up against the night sky backdrop Cloud Gate, a shiny chrome bean-shaped sculpture in Millennium Park. The sculpture takes up the right half of the picture while buildings that line the north end of the park are seen in the background.

Curfew Compromise Floated

by Leigh Giangreco April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

A new ordinance would allow police to call snap curfews on large gatherings of teenagers anywhere in the city.

Mayor Accused of Preventing Department Reps From Attending Hearing

by Leigh Giangreco April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Police District Councilor Threatened

by Jim Daley March 25, 2025March 25, 2025

Mayoral Working Group Recommended Keeping ShotSpotter

by Jim Daley and Max Blaisdell December 23, 2024December 26, 2024

Cook County Commissioners Hear Testimony on Jail Deaths

by Micah Clark Moody December 19, 2024January 6, 2025

DNC Security Funds Paid for CPD Helicopter, Bodycams and More

by Corli Jay October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

What’s After ShotSpotter?

by Jim Daley September 23, 2024September 26, 2024

Johnson Vows to Veto Council Attempt to Wrest Control of ShotSpotter

by Jim Daley September 19, 2024September 25, 2024

More Cops Got Overtime for NASCAR in 2024

by Jim Daley August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Chicago Police to Get the Bulk of $75 Million in DNC Security Funds

by Corli Jay August 7, 2024August 8, 2024