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Internal charges filed against Chicago FOP president John Catanzara amid union turmoil
John Catanzara, president of Chicago Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 7, is facing charges filed by a union board member related to financial management and union governance.
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Former Chicago FOP leaders urge state’s attorney to recharge gang members in officer’s 2011 murder
Two former Fraternal Order of Police leaders have reached out to Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, urging State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke to recharge three Latin Cobra gang members in the 2011 murder of police officer Clifton Lewis.
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Former FOP spokesman Preib says wrongful conviction settlements add millions to Chicago’s pension strain
Martin Preib, the former spokesman for the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, says multimillion-dollar wrongful conviction settlements approved by city officials are adding financial strain to an already underfunded police pension system, according to a recent column.
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Fraternal Order of Police to appeal ruling that arbitration for 'egregious misconduct' must be public
An attorney representing the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) said the organization plans to appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court after a three-judge appellate panel upheld a ruling requiring public access to arbitration hearings involving serious police misconduct.
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Chicago police oversight commission advancing traffic stop restrictions despite public opposition
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) is advancing proposals to restrict certain traffic stops by Chicago police despite an internal survey showing most residents oppose the changes.
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Illinois Policy Institute report: Chicago homicides hit 10-year low, but arrest rate falls to 27%
A newly released analysis by the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) shows that the number of homicides in Chicago over the past year is lower than at any time in the past decade. At the same time, arrest rates related to homicides have fallen from 42 percent to 27 percent over the past decade.
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Brother of DUI victim killed by illegal immigrant: Cook County sanctuary policies ‘let him make bail’
Chicago resident Brian McCann is speaking out more than a decade after his brother was killed by a man living in the country illegally, saying Cook County’s sanctuary policies allowed the suspect to flee before trial and contributed to delays in justice.
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Fmr. Chicago Public Schools CEO: 'Why on earth would anyone want to be a Chicago cop?'
Paul Vallas, former Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools, has expressed concerns about anti-police bias in media and the violent crime rates that contribute to making policing in Chicago an unappealing and dangerous job.
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Chicago oversight commission seeks to limit police traffic stops
A civilian oversight commission is proposing to restrict when Chicago police officers can conduct traffic stops, potentially ending enforcement of several minor vehicle code violations.
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FOIA request sent to City of Chicago Police Department regarding arrest records from Pride event on July 15
FOIA Request to City of Chicago Police Department regarding arrest records stemming from Chicago Pride event on July 15, 2025.
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Former Chicago Public Schools CEO on crime: 'Chicago, is off to a bloody July'
Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, said that recent violence highlights an increase in shootings and murders in Chicago, despite claims of declining crime.
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Former CPD officer says morale, crime crisis rooted in lack of leadership: ‘Coming from the top’
Former Chicago police officer Charles Walters says the department is in crisis due to what he calls a collapse in authority, surging crime and a lack of leadership from City Hall.
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Founder of Belvedere Trading LLC on CBOE ties: 'Belvedere wrongdoers are all mostly CBOE members'
William C. Carlson, founder and former Managing Member of Belvedere Trading LLC, has alleged that individuals involved in the firm's purported misconduct were closely connected to the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe).
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Belvedere Trading founder names ex-staff and CBOE director in fraud claim: ‘Under instructions' they 'sent large illegal wires’
William Carlson, founder of Belvedere Trading LLC, has alleged that internal actors conducted unauthorized financial transfers and other illicit activities under instruction.
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Belvedere Trading LLC founder alleges $35 million scheme and cover-up: 'Hiding these crimes is attempting to shield federal crimes'
William Carlson, founder of Belvedere Trading LLC, has accused several individuals associated with the firm of committing fraud and concealing financial crimes without his consent.
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Federal judge orders key witness in ten-year-old Rodney Collins’ murder to appear in court
A federal judge has ordered a witness to the “events surrounding” t
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“Back from the Brink” author: evidence and common sense point to need for more police
A third teen invasion of Streeterville this Spring
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Mayor Johnson: 'everybody agrees' that safety can't be achieved through policing alone
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson quickly jumped all over the latest murder
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Chicago Contrarian on Latin Kings gang ambush: 'Will Chicago's Mayor do something to protect our police?'
Chicago Contrarian, an account on the social media platform X that offers commentary on Chicago affairs, recently described an attack on police officers by the Latin Kings gang as an "ambush."
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Small Business Administration Records: New CPD Deputy Chief Yolanda Talley received $21K PPP loan for 'other personal care' business
Yolanda Talley, newly-named second in command of the Chicago Police Department, received a Paycheck Protection Program loan (PPP) for $20,833 in 2021 for a self-described "other personal care services" business, according to U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) records.