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Trump’s ICE Crackdown Hits Home

by Alma Campos and José Abonce September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Federal agents killed a man during a traffic stop amid widespread sweeps that unfolded during the Mexican Independence Day weekend.

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

Advocates Want Funds for Vacant CPD Positions Reallocated

by Khalil Dennis July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

Chicago Keeps Controversial Police Promotion List Secret

by Rachel Heimann Mercader, Sam Stecklow and Invisible Institute July 31, 2025August 1, 2025

Chicago Police Blew Past DNC Overtime Budget

by Max Blaisdell July 25, 2025July 26, 2025

June 4 Calls Show CPD Knew Federal Immigration Agents Were Asking for Help

by Jim Daley July 15, 2025July 19, 2025

Opinion: Who Benefits From a Snap Curfew?

by Robert Vargas June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

City Council Stalls Snap Curfews

by Leigh Giangreco May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

City Council Committee Advances Revised Curfew Ordinance

by Tonia Hill May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

Lawsuit Accuses Sheriff of Retaliation Over Fraud Investigation

by Max Blaisdell May 2, 2025May 2, 2025