Snelling said the aircraft marks a new era for the police department’s helicopter unit, a first step in modernizing CPD’s aging helicopter fleet. Snelling said the aircraft can cruise at 174 mph.

"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun ...

Police are crediting license plate readers and a Chicago Police Department helicopter with helping officers catch a woman who led them on a high-speed chase along the Dan Ryan and Eisenhower ...