Settling for Misconduct Archives - The Chicago Reporter

Criminal Justice

Stop-and-frisk down 80% in Chicago but Black and Latinx people still hit the hardest, judge finds

by Josh McGhee October 29, 2019October 30, 2019

President Donald Trump took aim at the Chicago Police Department as a new report details reform efforts ushered in by an agreement with the ACLU.

Behind the Data, Editor's Blog

How the Chicago Police Department fought — and ultimately lost — its FOIA battle to keep cop names from the public

by Matt Kiefer August 28, 2019September 6, 2019

Criminal Justice

Chicago police officers fired over Laquan McDonald testimony were accused of another ‘cover up’

by Elly Rivera August 9, 2019August 10, 2019

Criminal Justice

Cook County to appeal ruling finding Chicago police investigative alerts unconstitutional

by Adam Mahoney July 26, 2019August 9, 2019

Criminal Justice

Lawsuit: Chicago cops pointed guns at children during illegal raids

by Josh McGhee and Adam Mahoney July 19, 2019August 2, 2019

Criminal Justice

Chicago officer cleared of shooting Joshua Beal has history of racially charged violent encounters

by Asraa Mustufa June 20, 2019July 18, 2019

Criminal Justice

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

by Josh McGhee June 18, 2019June 21, 2019

Behind the Data

Illinois Attorney General to Chicago Police: Fulfill Chicago Reporter’s FOIA Request

by Matt Kiefer May 3, 2019June 18, 2019

Data Editor Matt Kiefer awarded Knight journalism fellowship

by The Chicago Reporter May 1, 2019May 1, 2019

Criminal Justice

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

by Jonah Newman March 7, 2019August 13, 2020