2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (224+ words) Chicago Inspector General David Glockner said reflecting the city's diversity in firefighter and EMT hiring and promotions is an important goal. White candidates made up more than 60% of candidate pools, the report notes, even as White and male candidates comprised…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (352+ words) The New Bedford Police Union says officers have now gone 800 days without a contract, warning that the standoff is hurting retention, morale, and the city’s investment in trained personnel. The last contract expired June 30, 2024. Union President Sgt. Lorenzo Gonzalez III…...

1+ week, 27+ min ago   (424+ words) A City of Kalispell garbage truck on Wednesday, May 25 Kalispell’s request to use tax-increment financing for a new city garage fits the bill under the letter of the law. Criticism is justified, however, over whether it’s the best use of…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (367+ words) Residents of Manitou Park will soon have a bus stop in their neighbourhood. A resolution to reinstate the Lawson Avenue bus route was introduced at this week's city council meeting, but it wasn't acted on after Tom Vair, the city's…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (54+ words) Chicago mayor puts ICE work, corporate diversity under scrutiny in city contracting order Fox News Chicago mayor puts ICE work, corporate diversity under scrutiny in city contracting order Mayor Brandon Johnson announced an executive order requiring companies seeking Chicago contracts…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (353+ words) Gov. JB Pritzker — The governor's schedule was not shared by 10:30 p.m. President Toni Preckwinkle — The president has no public events. Mayor Brandon Johnson — The mayor will visit Senn High School at 7:45 a.m., visit Lake View High School at 8:30 a....

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (963+ words) The unit, staffed with experienced detectives, is tasked with probing police shootings in Chicago. Nearly a year after Operation Midway Blitz began, no federal agent has been charged with an on-duty crime....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (916+ words) The Chicago police officer with the most misconduct complaints among active CPD personnel is jailed after a judge ordered his detention on domestic battery charges Friday, according to court records. Additional records obtained by CWB Chicago show that Officer Joseph…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (525+ words) Former Near North Police District Cmdr. Michael Barz, right, stands with Officer Joseph Vecchio as he is awarded the 2024 First Responder of the Year Award by the River North Residents Association. Provided by Tony Robins After racking up more complaints…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (486+ words) NYPD members arrest protesters who blocked traffic on Broadway as they protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Columbia University on February 05. Credit: Getty Images/Michael M. Santiago Special anti-crime units of the NYPD have failed to meet goals on making lawful…...