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Mayor Misty Buscher's picks to lead the Springfield police and fire departments are receiving high marks from members of the ...

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In an exclusive interview with LAist, Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins said she chose Scott for his ties to L.A. and pursuit of ...

EAST CHICAGO — Technology upgrades were likely coming to at least eight Region police departments this year, thanks to federal funding proposals. But now, after last month's federal budget cut ...

• The excavation work for the new United Presbyterian Church was started May 3, 1905, by Wood and Pendarvis contractors, the ...

A new report urges Chicago police to make community policing a core strategy, as civic leaders push for reform under the city ...

A supportive father, a generous friend, a loving husband and a devoted hero -- that is how Chicago Fire. Capt. David Meyer was remembered by those closest to him as he was laid to rest Tuesday.

The Buffalo Bills scored 29 points in their AFC championship game loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, two shy of their season ...

Robert Crimo III, who pleaded guilty in the 2022 Highland Park Independence Day parade shooting, was sentenced to seven life ...

CHICAGO, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Havas Chicago announced the appointment of Frank Dattalo as Chief Creative Officer. In his new role, Dattalo joins President Kat Ott and Chief ...

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ... vetting procedures for all serving officers, empowering police chiefs to remove unfit officers starting next month.