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Chicago’s new interim top cop, ComEd 4 found guilty and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Back-channel search for Chicago’s top cop? Not this time, says president of civilian oversight panel

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s transition team members “have not tried to influence our process. They have not tried to submit names,” said Anthony Driver, president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, which is conducting the search.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson names Fred Waller as interim police superintendent

Waller, who retired from the Chicago Police Department in 2020 after 34 years on the force, will take over when Johnson is sworn in on May 15.

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Coronation-edition Mini Remastered by DBA flies the flag in London’s Linley showroom

A pocket-sized piece of coronation memorabilia, the ultimate Mini Remastered by David Brown Automotive is showcased by Linley

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Lightfoot ‘done with electoral politics for myself’ after Feb. 28 defeat

Lightfoot is the first elected Chicago mayor in 40 years to be denied a second term. The last mayor to suffer that indignity was Jane Byrne, Chicago’s first and only other female mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPD’s former No. 3 official emerges as front-runner for interim top cop — and maybe an audition for permanent job

Fred Waller spent 34 years with the department, rising through the ranks before joining a parade of top brass who left during the turbulent tenure of former Supt. David Brown.

Chicago Sun-Times

Search firm to look nationwide for next top cop, public school ratings dropped and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Search firm hired to find Chicago’s permanent police superintendent

The announcement of the firm’s hiring did not say what the company would be paid to “develop a comprehensive search strategy, identify potential candidates and manage the search process.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Judge orders deposition for ex-CPD Supt. David Brown in lawsuit by mentally ill man body-slammed by cop

Brown signed off on a letter finding the officer used excessive force against Bernard Kersh in 2019, but the city never turned over records to Kersh’s lawyers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s team moving quickly to find interim police superintendent

Those likely to be in running to replace departing interim Supt. Eric Carter include three former members of CPD’s leadership team.

Chicago Sun-Times

24 people charged after animal rights protest at Scottish Grand National

Police Scotland confirmed those charged would appear at Ayr Sheriff Court in June.

The Independent UK

Chicago cop who faced dismissal over role in violent arrest is suspended for 6 months

Two other officers who were also facing firing for their roles in the March 15, 2017, arrest were found not guilty and reinstated. Another officer who threatened a suspect, used a racial slur and made false statements will be fired.

Chicago Sun-Times

Acting CPD leader resigns amid search for top cop, Mayor-elect Johnson’s new chief of staff and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Interim Chicago police Superintendent Eric Carter to retire next month as Mayor Lightfoot leaves office

CHICAGO — Eric Carter, the interim superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, will retire on May 15 after three decades with the department, the CPD announced Thursday.

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Acting Chicago Police Supt. Eric Carter announces retirement amid nationwide search for next top cop

Carter plans to retire May 15, two months after he took over the police department from David Brown — and the day Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is sworn into office.

Irish Mirror

Heartbroken community lines streets for funeral of beloved teen GAA star after quad bike death

David Brown, 15, died in a quad bike incident on Easter Sunday. The streets and roads from his home were lined with young and old to mark his memory and to offer sympathies to his family as he is now 'in the great pitch in heaven'.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago cop faces 90-day suspension, accused of striking Police Board president during George Floyd protest

Police Board President Ghian Foreman filed a complaint with the Civilian Office of Police Accountability saying an officer struck him five times during the May 31, 2020, protest, leaving him with swelling in both legs and unable to walk home.

Irish Mirror

Parents of a GAA enthusiast who died on Easter Sunday in a quad bike accident are “devastated and heartbroken”

Gardaí are investigating the death of David Brown in a quad bike incident in Co Laois

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Hearings to determine whether to fire Chicago cop who fatally shot Adam Toledo begin next month

Officer Eric Stillman chased Toledo into an alley in Little Village in March 2021 and fired a single shot into the boy’s chest, a split-second after Toledo dropped a handgun and raised his hands.

Belfast Live

Tributes to teenage boy who died in Easter Sunday quad bike accident in Co Laois

The 15-year-old has been named locally as David Brown

Irish Mirror

Portlaoise GAA club remembers 'fearless' David Brown after young GAA star is killed in quad bike tragedy

A keen sportsperson, he had represented Laois in the Celtic Challenge hurling competition on Saturday

Irish Mirror

Teen who died in Easter Sunday quad bike accident in Laois named locally as tributes pour in

The 15-year-old has been named locally as David Brown from Portlaoise, Co Laois

Chronicle Live

Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle from March 31 to April 6

A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks

Chicago Sun-Times

Long to-do list looms for new Mayor Johnson

From assembling a staff and cabinet to speeding up police hiring and devising a plan to stop the usual summer surge of violent crime, the new mayor has his work cut out for him. No wonder so many would-be contenders took a pass.

The Independent UK

Supreme Court rejects appeal from Louisiana man on death row

The Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from a Louisiana death row inmate seeking a new sentencing hearing

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