December 10, 2015 Protesters upset about Chicago police conduct target independent review board as well as mayor Protesters upset about the conduct of Chicago police have another target beyond Mayor Rahm Emanuel: a much-criticized, quasi-independent agency that was created to investigate complaints against officers but has rarely ruled against them.
December 8, 2015 New Chicago police video shows inmate being dragged from cell Chicago officials released video late Monday that showed a city police officer dragging a detainee through a hallway hours before the man died in a local hospital.
December 7, 2015 Justice Department to investigate Chicago police, source says The U.S. Justice Department is expected to launch a wide-ranging investigation this week into the patterns and practices of the Chicago Police Department after recent protests over a video showing a white Chicago police officer shooting a black teenager 16 times, according to a person familiar with the matter.
December 6, 2015 Chicago's interim police chief to officers: Dashcam must be working The Chicago Police Department's interim superintendent is warning officers they face discipline if they don't make sure both the video and the audio of their squad car dashboard cameras are working.
December 5, 2015 The Latest: Chicago's Emanuel denies cover-up in delay of police video release The latest on the shooting of a black man 16 times by a Chicago policeman (all times local): 1:40 p.m.
December 3, 2015 The Latest: Emanuel clarifies statement, says Chicago welcomes federal involvement with police The latest on the aftermath of the shooting of a black teenager by a white Chicago police officer (all times local): 10 a.m.
December 2, 2015 Lack of sound in police videos raises more questions about officer conduct, possible cover-up Experts say the absence of audio on police dash-cam video of a white Chicago officer fatally shooting a black teenager raises red flags.
December 2, 2015 Changing the bail system: What's being tried in New York, Washington and Chicago Thousands of people languish in overcrowded jails nationwide because they can't afford bail, putting further pressure on an already strained system.
December 1, 2015 Illinois city grills up 200-foot bratwurst to celebrate birthday; did 100-foot trial run Residents in the southwest Illinois city of Belleville celebrated its 200th birthday with a 200-foot bratwurst, complete with a 200-foot bun.
December 1, 2015 Student charged with University of Chicago threat released to mother's custody The 21-year-old charged with posting threats to kill white students or staff members at the University of Chicago and was motivated by the police shooting of a black teenager was released from jail Tuesday and put under house arrest.