Chicago police reforms: City gets more time; Lightfoot says 5 years was 'unrealistic'
Mayor Lori Lightfoot estimates the cost of completing those massive reforms will be between $50 million and $100 million.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot estimates the cost of completing those massive reforms will be between $50 million and $100 million.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended the extension Friday, saying the previous timeframe was "unrealistic" for massive changes she expects will have a price tag of at least $50 million.
A judge Thursday denied a bid by former Ald. Edward Vrdolyak to be released early from prison, saying he already got a break due to age and health.
Black Chicagoans were “overwhelmingly disproportionately” stopped by Chicago Police officers across the city, including in parts of the city that Chicago Police consider to be “high crime” areas, according to the report issued by interim Inspector General William Marbeck.
Whatever the final policy is, it will provide the first official, completed guidelines for Chicago police officers who engage in foot pursuits.