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- Repeated Police Misconduct by 116 Officers Cost Chicago Taxpayers $91.3M Over 3 Years: Analysisnews.wttw.com Repeated Police Misconduct by 116 Officers Cost Chicago Taxpayers $91.3M Over 3 Years: Analysis
Chicago spent $197.7 million to resolve lawsuits alleging more than 1,000 Chicago police officers committed a wide range of misconduct in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Of that total, $91.3 million came from settlements involving 116 officers whose conduct led to multiple payouts.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/3811859
> >Chicago taxpayers paid $91.3 million to resolve lawsuits that named 116 Chicago police officers whose alleged misconduct led more than once to payouts between 2019 and 2021, according to an analysis of city data by WTTW News. > > >In all, the city spent $197.7 million to resolve lawsuits alleging more than 1,000 Chicago police officers committed a wide range of misconduct — including false arrest and excessive force — in 2019, 2020 and 2021, according WTTW News’ analysis. > > >Cases that involved at least one officer with repeated claims of misconduct accounted for 47% of the cost borne by taxpayers to resolve police misconduct cases between 2019 and 2021, according to the analysis. > > A bit of additional context - "As of 2022 CPD had 11,710 sworn officers on duty".
- 100 Days In, Brandon Johnson Is Steadily Shifting Chicago’s Political Terrain - In These Timesinthesetimes.com 100 Days In, Brandon Johnson Is Steadily Shifting Chicago’s Political Terrain
Movement organizers and political strategists assess the new mayor’s record as he seeks to make Chicago a progressive beacon—while modeling co-governance.
- As Demolition Of Damen Silos Looms, Southwest Siders Demand Transparencyblockclubchicago.org As Demolition Of Damen Silos Looms, Southwest Siders Demand Transparency
MAT Asphalt’s Michael Tadin owns the site and has faced controversy over another of his company's properties in McKinley Park.
- Migrants returned to Chicago police stations where allegations arose as crisis intensifies - Chicago Sun-Timeschicago.suntimes.com Migrants returned to controversial police stations as crisis intensifies
The Ogden and Town Hall police districts had been emptied due to allegations of sexual misconduct. The city said a rising number of immigrants arriving has forced them to reuse the stations.
- $300 Million Luxury Fulton Market Skyscraper Would Be Taller Than Any Building West Of The Kennedyblockclubchicago.org $300 Million Luxury Fulton Market Skyscraper Would Be Taller Than Any Building West Of The Kennedy
If approved, the 615-foot tower developer Crescent Heights plans to build on May Street would include nearly 600 apartments and more than 400 parking spaces.
- Chicago ranks in top 5 safest US cities for pedestrianswww.fox32chicago.com Chicago ranks in top 5 safest US cities for pedestrians
Chicago was ranked among the top five safest cites in the country for pedestrians, according to a new study.
- Recommended changes to public transit could be on the tablewww.chicagotribune.com Recommended changes to public transit could be on the table
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is preparing a report to lawmakers recommending changes to transit service and funding
- Biden declares Cook County a federal disaster area in wake of June-July stormschicago.suntimes.com Biden declares Cook County a federal disaster area in wake of June-July storms
The disaster declaration, requested by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, brings federal aid to supplement local and state assistance to help cover losses stemming from the storms.
- Lake Street Bridge to undergo major renovations in 2024chicago.suntimes.com 107-year-old Lake Street Bridge getting major renovations in 2024
Changes include replacing the bridge over the Chicago River. Traffic will be detoured, and the CTA Green and Pink line trains will be shut down during two, 12-day periods.
- Blue line to resume service between LaSalle and UIC Monday. No service between UIC and IMD through Octoberwww.transitchicago.com Forest Park Blue Line Branch Rebuild Project On Time; CTA Alerts Riders to Part-B Service Changes Beginning Monday
Work associated with the first phase of the Forest Park Branch Rebuild is on time and on budget, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced today.
- O'Hare airport terminal modernization project years behind schedulewww.chicagobusiness.com After a slow liftoff, this crucial O'Hare terminal revamp is years late
The question now is whether the Johnson administration can finally get an ambitious effort to revamp the airport off the ground, even as modernization efforts at competing airports in New York and Los Angeles pick up momentum.
- Chicago Aldi Shoppers Finding Bare Shelves, Empty Freezers At North Side Storesblockclubchicago.org Chicago Aldi Shoppers Finding Bare Shelves, Empty Freezers At North Side Stores
Several Aldi stores are running low on bread, produce, meat, dairy and other products because of "technical supply chain issues."
- Chicago Air and Water Show, Saturday & Sunday, August 19 & 20, 2023www.chicago.gov Chicago Air and Water Show
The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The show can be viewed along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach as the focal point.
- Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend | Live Music & Shows | Choose Chicagowww.choosechicago.com Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend | Live Music & Shows | Choose Chicago
Grab your friends and soak up some fun in Chicago with our guide to events this weekend! Find local live music, comedy clubs, and community festivities.
- Damen Silos demolition to get public meetingchicago.suntimes.com Damen Silos demolition to get public meeting
Michael Tadin Jr. and his family bought the silos from the state for $6.5 million in December.
- Lollapalooza Is Here, Chicago. Here's What You Need To Knowblockclubchicago.org Lollapalooza Is Here, Chicago. Here's What You Need To Know
From road closures to headliners and how to get tickets, here's a breakdown of the four-day music fest at Grant Park.
- New Illinois law allows non-citizens to become police officerswww.fox32chicago.com New Illinois law allows non-citizens to become police officers
Governor JB Pritzker recently signed more than 130 bills, including one allowing non-citizens to become police officers in Illinois.
- City Unveils Preliminary Details For 606 Trail Extension — But Construction Is Still Years Awayblockclubchicago.org City Unveils Preliminary Plan For 606's Bloomingdale Trail Extension — But Construction Is Still Years Away
The city plans to extend the popular walking and cycling trail under the Kennedy Expressway to Elston Avenue. It could then connect to Lincoln Yards and the Chicago River.
- Report: Illinois Has Third Largest Cannabis Market, Some Of The Highest Pricesthemarijuanaherald.com Report: Illinois Has Third Largest Cannabis Market, Some of the Highest Prices
According to a new report Illinois has the third largest cannabis market in the country, but it also has some of the highest prices. Titled A Deep Dive into the Illinois Cannabis Market, the report was conducted by the research firm Headset. It examines the Illinois cannabis market, which was approv...
- Shedd Aquarium Is Getting A $500 Million Overhaul. Here's What It Will Look Likeblockclubchicago.org Shedd Aquarium Is Getting A $500 Million Overhaul. Here's What It Will Look Like
The four-year plan includes renovations to existing exhibits and the addition of new features to the aquarium by 2027.
- Bike the Drive registration is now open!bikethedrive.org Home
Save the Date: Sunday, September 3, 2023 Fifth Third Bike the Drive registration is now open! REGISTER NOW Save the date: Sunday, September 3, 2023 Fifth Third Bike the Drive registration is now open! REGISTER NOW
- Taste of Chicago Grant Parkwww.chicago.gov Taste of Chicago Grant Park
Returning to its Grant Park home near Buckingham Fountain for 2023, Taste of Chicago will once again showcase the vibrant diversity of the City of Chicago’s culinary offerings alongside world-class musical performances, drawing visitors from across the country and around the globe.
Sept 8 – Sunday, Sept 10 11am–9pm Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain (Jackson & Columbus) FREE Admission Cash or Credit card are accepted by all food vendors, No food tickets will be sold