Chicago Police Archives – 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

City Council Sheds Fur Ban

by Jim Daley March 13, 2025March 14, 2025

City Council Rejects Effort to Roll Back Protections for Undocumented Immigrants

by Max Blaisdell and Hyde Park Herald January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Mayoral Working Group Recommended Keeping ShotSpotter

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

CPD Agreement with Outside Agencies Reveals DNC Security Approach

by Jim Daley and Max Blaisdell August 21, 2024August 24, 2024

More Cops Got Overtime for NASCAR in 2024

by Jim Daley August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

ShotSpotter Monitors North Side Billboards for Free

by Jim Daley and Max Blaisdell February 4, 2024June 24, 2024

City Council Rejects Arbitration for Police Discipline

by Jim Daley December 13, 2023December 19, 2023

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