FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Adam toledo - The Untold Story

Progressives press Chicago mayor over pledge to end controversial policing tool

Brandon Johnson vowed to drop controversial gunshot detection system but approved a $10m payment for contractor ShotSpotter

The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2023

7 takeaways from the inauguration of Brandon Johnson — including an awkward hug

Chicago’s new mayor delivered his inaugural address to a cheering crowd on Monday. Before his swearing in, he shared an embrace with former Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2023

ShotSpotter changed its name, but no matter what it’s called, the gunshot detection system must go

ShotSpotter has rebranded itself as SoundThinking, but it’s still a false solution to Chicago’s real problem with gun violence, activists write. Millions spent on the technology should go to violent prevention efforts.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2023

The Sun-Times’ best photos of 2022

Our photographers covered everything from the mass shootings in Chicago and Highland Park to Chicagoans’ protesting the war in Ukraine and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Take a look at some of the top images they captured.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 23, 2022

Not guilty verdict for Ruben Roman on gun case tied to Adam Toledo death

Judge Charles Burns said prosecutors built a strong circumstantial case, but the evidence is not strong enough to convict.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022

Judge to rule Friday in trial of man who was with Adam Toledo when cop shot 13-year-old

Lawyers for Ruben Roman say evidence suggests 13-year-old Adam Toledo fired shots that drew police, led to fatal foot chase.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022

Trial begins for man who allegedly was with Adam Toledo the night 13-year-old was killed by CPD officer

Ruben Roman, who was 21 when Toledo killed in 2021, faces charges for allegedly shooting at a car shortly before fatal footchase with police.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022

Chicago police officer who shot and killed Adam Toledo faces firing

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police officer who shot and killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo during a foot chase in 2021 is facing firing after an investigation by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability concluded the shooting violated department policy.

Chicago Tribune · Oct 21, 2022

Chicago cop who fatally shot 13-year-old Adam Toledo now facing dismissal

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

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2022

McDonald’s plans to expand Chicago HQ, but CEO says city needs to ‘face facts’ about downtown business climate

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski raised concerns about the effects of crime on doing business in Chicago, even as the company announced plans to bring more of its suburban employees downtown.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 15, 2022