In the Loop

When Jenny LeFlore became a mom, she learned there was plenty to do with her child… if she was willing to drive up to Lincoln Park from her home in Bronzeville. And when she got there, LeFlore often found they were the only people of color at the event. LeFlore went on to found Mama Fresh, a blog and lifestyle group dedicated to moms — both new and experienced — by creating a community that values diversity-in terms of both people and options for exploring Chicago with your little ones.  She joins the Morning Shift to talk about the project and to share tips on how to make each day with your child meaningful.

Chicago Police officers often serve as first responders to residents experiencing mental health crises. So, how are officers trained to handle crisis intervention? And what resources are available for residents or family members of those dealing with mental health conditions? A draft consent decree proposal released last month could change the way Chicago police officers respond to people with mental illness by reducing use of force and connecting them to proper resources. Morning Shift discusses those proposed changes as well as other provisions in the consent decree aimed at aiding police officers dealing with mental health crises themselves.

Chicago Police officers often serve as first responders to residents experiencing mental health crises. So, how are officers trained to handle crisis intervention? And what resources are available for residents or family members of those dealing with mental health conditions? A draft consent decree proposal released last month could change the way Chicago police officers respond to people with mental illness by reducing use of force and connecting them to proper resources. Morning Shift discusses those proposed changes as well as other provisions in the consent decree aimed at aiding police officers dealing with mental health crises themselves.

Jason Van Dyke, the Chicago police officer accused of fatally shooting 16-year-old Laquan McDonald, may stand trial outside of Cook County. Judge Vincent Gaughan presides over a hearing Friday, and will decide whether or not to move the trial. Former President Barack Obama endorsed a slate of Democratic candidates from across the country. Obama’s endorsements include 81 candidates from 14 states, including gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker and five others from Illinois.  And public officials have begun to weigh in on the draft consent decree, which lays out potential rules for federal court oversight of the Chicago Poli

Jason Van Dyke, the Chicago police officer accused of fatally shooting 16-year-old Laquan McDonald, may stand trial outside of Cook County. Judge Vincent Gaughan presides over a hearing Friday, and will decide whether or not to move the trial. Former President Barack Obama endorsed a slate of Democratic candidates from across the country. Obama’s endorsements include 81 candidates from 14 states, including gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker and five others from Illinois.  And public officials have begun to weigh in on the draft consent decree, which lays out potential rules for federal court oversight of the Chicago Poli

Experts React to Proposed Draft of Consent Decree for Chicago Police Department

Experts React to Proposed Draft of Consent Decree for Chicago Police Department

Drivers may want to avoid North Lake Shore Drive Thursday afternoon as throngs of protestors plan to descend on that section of the Drive to march against gun violence in Chicago, before heading to Wrigley Field.

Drivers may want to avoid North Lake Shore Drive Thursday afternoon as throngs of protestors plan to descend on that section of the Drive to march against gun violence in Chicago, before heading to Wrigley Field.

Big changes at the embattled Chicago Police Department are on the horizon. A proposed plan for court oversight of CPD was released last Friday in a 232-page draft agreement known as a “consent decree.”