Chicago Police Describe ‘Total Burnout’ After Canceled Days Off And 12-Hour Shifts
First a pandemic and scrutiny over police brutality. Now, police say long hours are hurting efforts to improve officer mental health.
Patrick Smith
Reporter, Criminal Justice
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What Happened After Lightfoot Called Chicago Cop ‘A Walking Time Bomb?’ Not Much.
A judge called a Chicago police officer “frightening” due to online posts endorsing violence. The mayor echoed the concerns. CPD did nothing.
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Rush Of Cases As Cook County Courts Reopen Could Force Prosecutors To Drop Charges
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said she expects the system will be overwhelmed by defendants requesting a speedy trial.
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Illinois Democrats Are Already Modifying Their Landmark Criminal Justice Bill
Democrats are making changes to their landmark criminal justice bill. Are they undermining it or just making it easier to implement?
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Illinois Will Be First State To Prohibit Cops From Lying To Kids During Interrogations
The legislation, waiting for the governor’s signature, is meant to prevent false confessions and wrongful convictions.
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Chicago Police Are No Longer Allowed To Chase People For Minor Offenses Under New Policy
After an officer killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo in March, city leaders promised new rules for when and how cops should go after suspects.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot Blamed Gun Violence On Judges, But Emails Show Her Staff Knew It Wasn’t True
Hacked emails show City Hall struggling to find evidence that would justify Lightfoot and Brown’s claims linking gun violence to bond court.
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Strawberry Hampton, Who Sued Over Transgender Prisoner Rights, Is Moved To Female Housing In DuPage County Jail
Hampton won a legal fight to be housed in a women’s state prison. Now in jail, she’s been fighting the same battle again.
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Kim Foxx’s No. 2 Resigns After Probe Into Courtroom Comments About Adam Toledo Shooting
Foxx pledged “this is not about accusations or fall guys” after an investigation into her office’s mischaracterization of the police shooting.
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Chicago Police Turn Down City-Provided COVID-19 Vaccine
Only about 25% of officers have gotten a shot at a city-run site, though they can go elsewhere. Experts say this could be dangerous for public health.
