A Chicago Police Officer used to walk a beat. He’d get to know the tavern owner, the baker and could nail a collar in no time. Then the department upgraded to cars. Officers chase calls 24 hours a day roaming the city endlessly. Today the CPD is predicting where and when a crime will occur, and quite accurately. more ›

In Chicago, we know violence escalates in the hot summer months. Overall crime is down, but murders are slightly higher this year. The Chicago Police Department cannot alleviate the situation alone, community assistance is needed. The CAPS program is a 15-year-old unique outlet designed to open communication, partnerships and be a problem solving tool for residents and the police. Ron Holt, a 19-year Chicago police veteran, was recently chosen as CAPS director. more ›

An anonymous tip may have led Chicago police to a serial killer on the city’s South Side. DNA from a 24-year old suspect matches traces left with the remains of Siobahn Hampton, found strangled in an abandoned storefront. And DNA evidence from two other similar murders in the Roseland neighborhood match those found on Hampton. Connections to two other similar murders in the area are also being investigated. more ›

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An increase in robberies and gang members hanging out in various parts of Rogers Park has area residents worried. more ›

Governor Quinn said in a press conference yesterday that he supports the proposal of the newly-minted reform commission that would put caps on personal campaign contributions. Quinn stopped short of supporting the specifics of the proposal - limiting contributions to $2,400 per person - but did embrace the idea. Quinn added he'll speak before the commission later this week to discuss some of his own reform ideas. [WBBM] more ›