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Race and Culture

Five things to read or watch for 50th anniversary of Fred Hampton’s murder by police

By Asraa Mustufa | December 6, 2019

A roundup of coverage marking 50 years since Illinois Black Panthers Party leaders were killed by Chicago police, an event that’s had lasting repercussions for the city and country.

Settling for Misconduct

Cook County to appeal ruling finding Chicago police investigative alerts unconstitutional

By Adam Mahoney | July 26, 2019

The controversial practice allowed officers to arrest people without obtaining a search warrant and has cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars in misconduct settlements in recent years.

Criminal Justice

Lawsuit: Chicago cops pointed guns at children during illegal raids

By Josh McGhee and Adam Mahoney | July 19, 2019

Inspector General Joe Ferguson is launching an investigation on how police execute search warrants, specifically in raids where children are present at the residence.

Settling for Misconduct

Chicago lieutenant among hundreds of cops to post hateful comments on Facebook

By Josh McGhee | June 18, 2019

Reveal found Islamophobic and anti-trangender posts Lt. Richard Moravec made on social media.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Lightfoot’s long, complicated record on policing easy to distort

By Curtis Black | March 21, 2019

The mayoral candidate’s reformist persona is being challenged by hardline police accountability activists.

Settling for Misconduct

Chicago spent more than $113 million on police misconduct lawsuits in 2018

By Jonah Newman | March 7, 2019

The city paid more for police misconduct settlements last year than any year since at least 2011, bringing the total tab to well over half a billion dollars in just eight years.

Perspectives

For real reform, Chicago’s next mayor must commit to fixing police union contracts

By Katelyn Johnson | February 22, 2019

True accountability requires amending the Fraternal Order of Police contract that shields and encourages misconduct.

Criminal Justice

Read: Federal judge approves consent decree for Chicago Police

By Jonah Newman | January 31, 2019

A historic agreement that will dictate the direction of police reform in Chicago for years to come was approved by a federal district judge Thursday.

Settling for Misconduct

Chicago police use ‘cover charges’ to justify excessive force

By Jonah Newman | October 23, 2018

Our analysis shows a troubling pattern of officers charging alleged victims of police misconduct with aggravated battery or assault to a police officer or resisting arrest.

Perspectives

Is the only way to fix policing to end it?

By Jon Jeter | August 9, 2018

After years of abuse, cover-ups and costs, many Chicago activists say it’s clear that policing can’t be reformed.

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