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The Chicago Police Department today released an updated draft Automated License Plate Reader Systems directive that establishes additional guardrails to ensure effective and appropriate use of these systems.
The policy is open for public comment through November 12, 2026, here: chicagopolice.org/policy-rev…
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As the Chicago Police Department continues to investigate the South Chicago Chapel funeral home in the 2900 block of E. 95th St., investigators are attempting to locate the affected families. Anyone whose family, friends, or loved ones may be affected, please call 312-666-0200.
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Media staging at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center is at N. Mildred Ave. and W. Oakdale Ave.
More information to follow when available.
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Media staging for the police involved shooting is the north west corner of 57th and Cottage Grove across from the University of Chicago Hospital. Further details to follow.
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Police-Involved shooting in the 800 block of N. Holman Ave. in the 11th District. One offender in custody. No officers injured. Additional details to follow.
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Police-Involved Shooting in the 8100 block of S. Merrill in the 4th Dist. No Officers injured. Additional details to follow.
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Police-Involved Shooting in the 7900 block of S. Ingleside Ave. in the 6th Dist. No Officers injured. Additional details to follow.
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The Chicago Police Department is monitoring the situation in Sydney, Australia. While there is no actionable intelligence at this time, there is a special attention on places of worship and faith-based community centers.
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Media staging for the police-involved shooting is on the southeast corner of 55th/Michigan.
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Media staging for police involve shooting in the 15th District is Jackson Boulevard west of Central Avenue. Enter from Austin Blvd.
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Media staging for police-involved shooting is on the northeast corner of 111th St/State St. More information to follow.
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Police-Involved Shooting in the 5200 block of W. Madison St.
Additional details to follow.
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This incident did not occur within Chicago. This incident occurred in a suburban jurisdiction. Please refer all inquiries about this matter to the agencies involved.
NEWS: An ICE operation turned deadly in Chicago today, after a suspect resisted arrest and tried to drive his vehicle into agents, prompting an officer to shoot the suspect, who has been pronounced dead, a DHS official tells me. The officer suffered severe injuries but is stable.
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