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Eddie Johnson is Named New Interim Chicago Police Superintendent

Britta Lee, Regional Content Editor - March 29, 2016

CHICAGO—In a move that was revealed over this past weekend, Mayor Rahm Emanuel rejected all three finalists submitted by the Chicago Police Board. On Monday,…

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Mayor Emanuel Makes Surprise Weekend Decision

Britta Lee, Regional Content Editor - March 28, 2016

Chooses New Interim Superintendent By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer While you were celebrating Easter this past weekend, Mayor Emanuel quietly replaced interim Superintendent…

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Horrifying Details Emerge In Tyshawn Lee Case

Britta Lee, Regional Content Editor - March 9, 2016

Court Case Reveals Sadistic Perpetrator By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer According to media reports, Chicago police have arrested Dwight Boone-Doty and charged him…

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