Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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

nation-world
  • by david hall
The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims

The justices ruled 8-1 Friday in favor of a 1994 ban on firearms for people under restraining orders to stay away from their spouses or partners.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
At a Schiller Park bar, a murder, stabbing and drive-by. But it's a campaign donor for mayor, and stays open.

While the Sway Bar faced no noticeable consequences from Mayor Nick Caiafa, who doubles as the northwest suburb's liquor commissioner, he insists he's not going easy on the business.

politics
  • by david hall
Violence prevention programs to expand in 4 West Side neighborhoods as businesses near $100M funding goal

The neighborhoods are Austin, Garfield Park, Humboldt Park and Little Village, where about 20% of shootings occur citywide, according to city crime statistics.

extremism-in-the-ranks
  • by david hall
Efforts to root out Chicago police extremism have 'fallen short’ of Mayor Johnson’s promises, watchdog says

The inspector general’s office urged Johnson to create a task force aimed at "preventing, identifying, and eliminating extremist and anti-government activities and associations within CPD.”