Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Search results for keyword: public safety found in 145 News.

police-reform
  • by david hall
New data shows an increase in police traffic stops across Illinois in 2023

At least 4 out of every 5 police agencies in the state reported higher rates of stopping Black and Latino drivers compared to white drivers.

crime
  • by david hall
Chicago restaurants are being burglarized in record numbers: 'I'm just beyond outraged'

There were 635 burglaries reported at restaurants last year, the most since at least 2001, and the city is on pace to surpass that number this year.

suburban-chicago
  • by david hall
Gas will be burned off from derailed cars to clear tracks near Matteson

Canadian National Railway said the “flaring” of liquefied petroleum is the next step in moving the train after Thursday's derailment.

2024-democratic-national-convention
  • by david hall
'Serious concerns' remain after CPD revises mass arrest policy ahead of Democratic Convention

A coalition of community organizations says the policy still fails to draw a line between crowds protected under the First Amendment and those engaged in illegal activity such as looting.