01/05/2026

Chicago Police

The Number of Times CPD Officers Used Force Against People Increased 10% During 1st Half of 2025: Data

WTTW

01/05/2026

City of Chicago

As historic city budget goes into effect, coalition that crafted it vows to stick together

The Daily Line

01/05/2026

Incarceration

Incarcerated woman whose drawing was given to Pope Leo: ‘He saw a woman walking toward God’

Chicago Sun-Times

01/05/2026

State and National Policing

Maryville woman killed by Illinois State Police trooper during traffic stop

The Telegraph

01/05/2026

City of Chicago

Votes Set on Push to Expand CPD’s Curfew Power, Social Media Crack Down in Effort to Stop Teen Gatherings

WTTW

01/04/2026

Incarceration

‘Still imprisoned in his mind.’ Illinois exonerees struggle without support after wrongful convictions.

Chicago Tribune

01/03/2026

Incarceration

Porter County Jail’s addiction program continues despite state funding loss

Post-Tribune

01/02/2026

Gun Violence

Chicago Recorded Fewest Murders In 60 Years In 2025, Bucking Trump’s ‘Murder Capital’ Insult

Block Club Chicago

01/02/2026

Community Response

Chicago police wrong raid victim Anjanette Young releases new book on trauma, healing

CBS News

01/02/2026

Gun Violence

Cook County reports major declines in homicides, opioid overdoses in 2025

Daily Herald

01/01/2026

Gun Violence

Chicago records fewest killings since 1965, despite Trump’s attacks against the city

Chicago Sun-Times

01/01/2026

Courts

Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office promotes Levi to new post

Shaw Local

12/31/2025

Incarceration

Clinton County inmate dies after being found unresponsive on Sunday

Dispatch Argus

12/31/2025

Community Response

Everyday People: Seeing the invisible, seeing hope

Quad City Times

12/31/2025

Community Response

Basketball coach, violence interrupter shot outside St. Sabina Church described as ‘walking miracle’

Chicago Sun-Times