Chicago Update
Daley says lag in police hiring not affecting city safety
Mayor Richard Daley on Saturday dismissed the notion that his administration's failure to make good on a pledge to hire more police is affecting public safety, even as Chicago combats growing violent crime.
"No, no," said Daley when asked about the lack of new hires and the impact on safety. When pressed, Daley bristled and said, "It just won't."
Somehow, after reading this next one, I don't believe him...
Officer in "very critical" condition following shooting
A Chicago Police officer remained in “very critical” condition this afternoon after being shot by a convicted felon as police attempted to execute a search warrant on the Southeast Side. The suspect was also critically wounded in the shooting.
Posted 06:32PM Sep 28, 2008 by MCSA
