Mr. Vallas, a former public school executive with more conservative views on crime and education, will face Brandon Johnson, a progressive county commissioner, in an April runoff.
Tag: Police Department (Chicago, Ill)
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Lori Lightfoot Seeks a Second Term as Chicago Mayor
Elected in an upset four years ago, Lori Lightfoot is presiding over a bruised city, one wary in particular about crime.
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Tyre Nichols’ Death Proves Yet Again That “Elite” Police Units Are a Disaster
They shatter the trust of the community, and the results can be deadly.
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Handling of Tyre Nichols Case in Memphis Reflects a National Shift
With cameras nearly everywhere, and residents wary, the authorities are moving faster and speaking critically when officers are accused of beatings.
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Ex-Chicago Officer Who Killed Laquan McDonald Won’t Face Federal Charges
The officer, Jason Van Dyke, had served about three years in state prison for murdering the Black teenager, a killing that put a spotlight on police brutality.