Chicago Advocates Come Together For New Police Oversight Plan

Advocates continue pushing for community oversight of Chicago Police in the wake of the Adam Toledo shooting and the Derek Chauvin trial.

Adam Toledo poster
A person displays a poster at a protest in Logan Square following the killing of 13-year-old Adam Toledo by a Chicago police officer. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
Adam Toledo poster
A person displays a poster at a protest in Logan Square following the killing of 13-year-old Adam Toledo by a Chicago police officer. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ

Chicago Advocates Come Together For New Police Oversight Plan

Advocates continue pushing for community oversight of Chicago Police in the wake of the Adam Toledo shooting and the Derek Chauvin trial.

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