Koschman Archive Voices

This is the city-owned vehicle that was driven by former Deputy Fire Commissioner John McNicholas at the time of a crash on Lake Shore Drive.

Editorial: Blue code of silence sometimes turns purple

Chicago police code of silence sometimes also means covering up for a firefighter.

Joseph Salemme in 2010.  Sun-Times file photo

‘Cover-up’ now part of ‘code of silence’ suit

Two Chicago 2 cops say “code of silence” permeates police department.

Former interim Supt. John Escalante. | Ashlee Rezin / Sun-Times

Escalante cut cop’s suspension

Interim superintendent made deal to cut time off for Nicholas Spanos.

Judge Michael Toomin I Sun-Times file photo

Judge: No to city request to hand BGA records

Toomin won’t give City Hall OK to release records that another judge ordered released.

Sgt. Samuel Cirone, left, and Denis P. Walsh. File photos

Editorial: Supt. must teach cops new lessons

What did disgraced cops teach? How to make stuff up? How to stash files at home?

Sgt. Samuel Cirone, left, and Denis P. Walsh. File photos

Under investigation, 2 cops led training

2 supervisors were tapped to train detectives while under investigation over Koschman case.

Dan K. Webb.  Getty Images

Over objections, BGA wants grand jury records made public

BGA urges judge to make public all Koschman grand jury records; Webb disagrees.

Special prosecutor Dan K. Webb argues that anything his staff turned up is secret because he was running a grand jury investigation — even material that wasn't presented to grand jurors.

Editorial: Grand jury files could get to bottom of clout

Why did Dan Webb’s probe go only so high up the ladder of Chicago’s power structure?

Special prosecutor Dan K. Webb argues that anything his staff turned up is secret because he was running a grand jury investigation — even material that wasn't presented to grand jurors.

Probes done, but records stay sealed

Investigations are done, but records remain secret, including Daley statement.

Kim Foxx.  Ashlee Rezin / Sun-Times

Editorial: Elect Kim Foxx state’s attorney

Sun-Times endorses Kim Foxx over incumbent State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez.