Congressman Bobby Rush Introduces ‘Laquan McDonald Act’

Chicago's Rep. Bobby Rush introduces legislation to mandate the proper use of police body cameras and dash cams.
02.28.17
Cop In Laquan McDonald Fatal Shooting Wants Murder…

Lawyers for officer Jason Van Dyke, who is charged in the shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan Mcdonald, requested a dismissal…
01.11.17
Officials ‘Erroneously’ Return Chicago Cop To Duty After…

Many are outraged that an officer under investigation for fatal shootings was returned to street duty. Officials claim it was…
11.18.16
Top Chicago Cop Claims Protests Endangering Police

Chicago's police chief said a climate of fear over protests makes cops reluctant to use their gun. That endangers their…
10.10.16
Chicago’s Top Cop Seeks To Break The ‘Code…

Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson is recommending that seven police officers be fired for filing false reports in the…
04.11.18
News Developments About Sandra Bland, Philando Castile, &…

As the election season ramps up with the topic of policing in minority communities front and center, we thought it…
07.28.16
Chicago Gun Violence Leaves 4 Dead, 49 Shot…

City officials and community leaders are fearing the worst, saying that the heightened gun violence will only increase over the…
05.30.16
Anita Alvarez Withdraws From Prosecuting Laquan McDonald Case

Arguing that her recent election loss could complicate an already complex investigation, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has recused herself…
05.05.16
Chicago Activists Outraged After Police Union Hires Cop…

The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police has hired the officer charged in the shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, sparking…
04.01.16
Attorneys Request Special Prosecutor In Laquan McDonald Case

The petition, filed this week in a Cook County Circuit court, seeks to have Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez…
02.17.16
Chicago Police Accused Of Destroying Dash Cams, Hiding…

The report notes that police officials last month blamed the unavailability of audio in 80 percent of dash cam videos…
01.28.16
Pastor Corey Brooks Talks Protesting Mayor Rahm Emmanuel’s…

Roland Martin talks to Pastor Corey Brooks of Chicago about the boycott of Mayor Rahm Emmanuel‘s prayer breakfast in light…
01.19.16
Chicago Cops Making Fewer Street Stops Amid Declining…

After backlash against police-involved shootings, Chicago officers are making dramatically fewer investigative stops and confiscating fewer guns as murders and…
01.13.16
Victims Tortured By Chicago Cops Receive $5.5 Million…

The city of Chicago has begun a $5.5 payout of reparations to nearly 60 individuals who were tortured by the…
01.05.16
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