Tag archive for ‘Chicago Police Department’

  • Pedestrian Danger at Museum Campus

    Imagine my surprise this past Friday when I took one of my urban hikes through my downtown Chicago neighborhood and walked right into what may be the most unnecessarily dangerous pedestrian crossing in town.

  • Phil Cline Must Resign

    The Chicago Police Department seems to have a culture of protecting its own, especially when officers hurt innocent people. That’s clear from recent news reports about the department’s handling of the Anthony Abbate bartender-beating incident.

  • How to Get Out of Jury Duty

    Cops like bonehead Chicago police officer Anthony Abbate are not the norm. But whenever anyone asks me if I trust the poilice, I always so ‘No.’ Because every cop I’ve ever known–or dated–has told me too many stories about bad cop behavior.