Anthony Spicuzza

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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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A Message from Superintendent Larry Snelling

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Police Officer John G. Bartholomew #12963
End of Watch: April 25, 2026

Officer Bartholomew dedicated his life to protecting his fellow Chicagoans. Above all, he was a beloved father, husband, son and brother. We promise to ensure his sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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Media staging for police involved shooting is the corner of Oakdale and Mildred

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Two murder offenders have now been charged after officers from the Chicago Police Department’s 11th District apprehended them within seconds of their brazen act of violence in the city's Near West Side neighborhood.

Read more here: https://t.co/bNsRhCNkFb

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Our deepest condolences are with the family of Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman and the entire Chicago Fire Department. We mourn alongside our CFD brothers and sisters during this tragic and difficult time.

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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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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-involved shooting is on the northeast corner of 111th St/State St. More information to follow.

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The #ChicagoPolice Department's @CPDMarineUnit rescued a Pit Bull Terrier named Faroe, who was stranded inside a drain pipe on the Chicago River, on Saturday afternoon.

Read more about how the Marine Unit and Faroe's owner got her to safety: https://t.co/KFXu43CbT6

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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.

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CPD's 16th District helped reunite a stolen service dog with his legally blind owner after the dog was turned in at the police station. Officer Iwona Biondo discovered the dog was reported missing two months ago. "Bam Bam" and his owner have now been reunited!

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Media staging for police-involve shooting in the third district is the strip mall parking lot at 71st and Chappel

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Police Officer Krystal Rivera #19020
End of Watch: June 5, 2025

The Chicago Police Department grieves the heartbreaking loss of Officer Rivera, a courageous and compassionate officer who devoted her career to helping others and protecting our city.

We will #NeverForget.

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Media staging for police involve shooting is the north west corner of 57th and Cottage Grove. Additional details to follow.

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This maritime flare, used in a military exercise, washed up on Montrose Beach yesterday. The public is asked to call 911 if they see a similar object. Do NOT touch, move or attempt to handle the item under any circumstances. Contact the U.S. Coast Guard for additional info.