Chicago’s spending on police misconduct settlements and other police lawsuits is soaring this year, and the steep price for taxpayers could rise hundreds of millions more.

Former Milwaukee police captain Roberta Klein was fired after blocking the transfer of a sergeant whom she believed would be taking parental leave soon. Klein has denied wrongdoing. Klein was ...

The 28-year Chicago fire veteran was assigned to Truck 29 on the west side and previously served as a lieutenant on Truck 35. University of Iowa Police helped ensure one of Meyer's daughters ...

CHICAGO — The man accused of starting a fire that killed a Chicago fire captain Wednesday morning has been denied pre-trial release. During a detention hearing Saturday, a judge ordered that ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Sun-Times file Sun-Times file Share More than five years ago, a police research firm recommended that the Chicago Police Department overhaul its homicide ...

While Chicago police continue to investigate to see if these cases are connected, Miriam wants to offer her condolences to the captain’s family and prays that someone will be held accountable.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A person of interest is in custody and questioned about arson in connection to the death of a Chicago Fire Department captain, Chicago police said. It was a rough day Thursday for ...

Chicago police are questioning a person of interest in connection to the fire that killed a Chicago fire captain Wednesday morning. Crowds in St. Peter's Square cheered as white smoke signaled a ...

Chicago Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt identified him as Fire Captain David Meyer ... Evidence has been turned over to Chicago Police detectives for a criminal investigation.

Chicago police said. Our latest story can be found here. Our original story continues below. A Chicago fire captain and a father of four died in the line of duty Wednesday when a garage collapsed ...

UPDATE: A person of interest was in custody as of Thursday morning, Chicago police said. Our latest story can be found here. Our original story continues below. Chicago fire officials say the ...