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City of Chicago lawyers had recommended the deal, arguing that taking the case to court would cost taxpayers several times as ...

The Chicago Police Department will submit a first draft of the new general order that will likely change the rules governing ...

The Chicago City Council Finance Committee voted on two major settlements Friday, both involving police incidents.

The rejection of the proposed settlement means the federal lawsuit filed by Reed’s family alleging that the city violated ...

The Chicago City Council's Finance Committee rejected a $1.25 million settlement Friday in the civil rights lawsuit over the fatal police shooting of Dexter Reed during a traffic stop last year.

Reed, 26, was shot and killed by police in March 2024 after a traffic stop in West Humboldt Park escalated. His family’s ...

The Chicago City Council Finance Committee voted on two major settlements Friday. In a narrow 12-15 vote, the committee voted down a $1.25 million payment for the family of Dexter Reed ...

The Chicago City Council's Finance Committee said no to approving a million-dollar settlement for a man killed last year ...

The Chicago City Council's Finance Committee rejected a $1.25 million settlement Friday in the civil rights lawsuit over the controversial fatal police shooting of Dexter Reed during a traffic ...