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Shadow Arrests: Chicago Police Make Growing Use of Forced Psychiatric Hospitalization

by Josh McGhee, Dana Brozost-Kelleher, Isabelle Senechal, Sam Stecklow, Jenna Mayzouni, Allende Miglietta and Stephana Ocneanu August 28, 2025August 29, 2025

Thousands in crisis get involuntarily hospitalized despite little evidence of effectiveness.

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Advocates Want Funds for Vacant CPD Positions Reallocated

by Khalil Dennis July 31, 2025July 31, 2025
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Chicago Keeps Controversial Police Promotion List Secret

by Rachel Heimann Mercader, Sam Stecklow and Invisible Institute July 31, 2025August 1, 2025
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Chicago Police Blew Past DNC Overtime Budget

by Max Blaisdell July 25, 2025July 26, 2025
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June 4 Calls Show CPD Knew Federal Immigration Agents Were Asking for Help

by Jim Daley July 15, 2025July 19, 2025
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Opinion: Who Benefits From a Snap Curfew?

by Robert Vargas June 16, 2025June 16, 2025
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City Council Stalls Snap Curfews

by Leigh Giangreco May 22, 2025May 22, 2025
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by Tonia Hill May 21, 2025May 21, 2025
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by Max Blaisdell May 2, 2025May 2, 2025
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Cook County Jail Restrained People in Chairs 874 Times—and Never Reported It to the State

by Grace Hauck, Illinois Answers Project April 22, 2025April 22, 2025

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