Police Archives – South Side Weekly

Feds Used Chemical Agents Dozens of Times in Chicago—Even After Judge Said To Stop

by José Abonce, Alma Campos, Jim Daley, Andrew Fan, Francia García Hernández, Sebastián Hidalgo, Maheen Khan, Maira Khwaja, Efraín Soriano, Jonathan Torres and Wendy Wei November 16, 2025November 21, 2025

An investigation by reporters from six newsrooms found that agents used chemical irritants nearly 50 times during Operation Midway Blitz.

Listen to a Border Patrol Agent’s Flustered 911 Call Following a West Side Crash

by Tonia Hill November 3, 2025November 4, 2025

Chicago Police Blew Past DNC Overtime Budget

by Max Blaisdell July 25, 2025July 26, 2025

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This is What Defending Communities From I.C.E. Looks Like

by The Editors June 19, 2025September 4, 2025

Opinion: Who Benefits From a Snap Curfew?

by Robert Vargas June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

City Council Committee Advances Revised Curfew Ordinance

by Tonia Hill May 21, 2025November 3, 2025

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

Mayor Accused of Preventing Department Reps From Attending Hearing

by Leigh Giangreco April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Hilliard Homes Tenants “Heartbroken” After Fatal Shooting in a Vacant Apartment

by Emeline Posner December 12, 2024December 12, 2024

DNC Security Funds Paid for CPD Helicopter, Bodycams and More

by Corli Jay October 29, 2024October 29, 2024