Saturday, March 15, 2025

Search results for keyword: public safety found in 134 News.

city-hall
  • by david hall
Alderperson defends decision to stop sending automatic crime alerts to residents of her North Side ward

Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth said everyone on her email address list will continue to receive alerts about imminent crime threats, but other alerts about violent crime will go only to those who choose to receive them.

police-reform
  • by david hall
Chicago police misconduct files will soon be made public. ‘This is a huge step forward for transparency’

The move brings light to a disciplinary process that has long faced criticism for being secretive and overly lenient.

politics
  • by david hall
Northwestern president grilled by Republicans about deal with pro-Palestinian protesters

President Michael Schill is one of three university leaders to face harsh questions and criticism from House Republicans today.

city-hall
  • by david hall
City Council vote could allow members to keep ShotSpotter in their wards

After a long, emotionally charged debate, a defiant City Council voted 34-14 to lay the groundwork to tie Mayor Brandon Johnson’s hands when it comes to canceling the contract with the gunshot detection technology known as ShotSpotter.