On July 14, 2026 at 1:00-4:30 pm CT, the public hearing will focus on Public Comments and the Early Intervention Support System. Members of the public may listen in to the status conference via Zoom (link: https://afslaw.zoom.us/j/96173711584; phone: 13126266799,,96173711584#).
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Public Comments Public Hearing: July 14, 2026 at 1:00-4:30 pm CT
The Court will convene a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:30 pm via Zoom video conferencing to receive an update from the City of Chicago and the Office of the Illinois Attorney General, collectively the Parties, regarding the Chicago Police Department’s Early Intervention System required by the Consent Decree.
Persons who wish to speak during the public hearing must register below. Registration will remain open until 4:30 pm on Monday, July 13, 2026.:
Persons who wish to provide written comments may file their document—in letter or legal brief format—with the Clerk of the Court no later than Friday, July 17, 2026, at 4:30 pm. The written comments will also be placed on the docket.
To ensure a fair and orderly process, any person or entity that wishes to provide oral or written comments must comply with the procedures set out in the Court’s corresponding Order. Anyone who needs assistance registering may contact the Independent Monitoring Team at contact@cpdmonitoringteam.com.
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Members of the public do not need to register to attend the virtual public hearing. All members of the public may join the virtual public hearing (link: https://afslaw.zoom.us/j/96173711584; phone: 13126266799,,96173711584#). With the Court’s permission, and following previous practice, the Independent Monitoring Team will place transcripts of the hearing when they are available on this website (https://cpdmonitoringteam.com/reports-information/).
Written Comments
People who wish to provide written comments must file those written comments with the Clerk of the Court, following the below instructions, no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Clerk of Court
United States District Court
Everett McKinley Dirksen Federal Building
219 South Dearborn Street, 20th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
Re: State of Illinois vs. City of Chicago, Case No. 17-cv-6260
All written comments will be filed on the Court’s public docket and, therefore, will be publicly available through the Court’s Electronic Case Filing system. All written comments must include the full, printed name(s) of the submitting person(s), but must not include addresses. Instead, the submitting person(s) full name(s) and address(es) must be placed only on the envelope in which the document is submitted, addresses will not be made public, and the envelopes will be filed under seal.
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Anyone with any questions, including questions regarding accommodations, may contact the Independent Monitoring Team at contact@cpdmonitoringteam.
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The 2026 schedule of Public Hearings is below.
| Date/Time | Format | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| January 13, 1 pm-2:30pm | Transcripts posted here when available | • Unity of Command/Span of Control • BIA updates |
| February 21, 1 pm – 4:30 pm | Transcripts posted here when available | • Public Comments with a request on recent events and interactions • Recap of 2025 training and looking forward to 2026 training |
| March 10, 1 pm – 2:30 pm | Transcripts posted here when available | • Search Warrants • Update on progress in the Investigatory Stop, Protective Pat Down, and Enforcement of Loitering Ordinances section |
| April 14, 1 pm-2:30 pm | Transcripts posted here when available | • Use of Force, Workforce Allocation Study, Civic Consulting Alliance Project |
| May 12, 12:30 pm-2:00 pm *Meeting time has been updated | Transcripts posted here when available | • Performance Evaluation System • Impartial Policing section (including Office of Equity and Engagement Update) |
| June 9, 1 pm -2:30 pm | Transcripts posted here when available | • Crisis Intervention section • Community Policing section (including discussion about District Strategic Plans, as well as youth diversion and deflection programs) |
| July 14, 1 pm-4:30 pm | Virtual | • Public Comments with a requested focus on recent events and interactions • Early Intervention Support System |
| August 11, 1 pm-2:30 pm | Virtual | • Community Engagement • Recruitment, Hiring, and Promotions, including retention and policy considering disciplinary history in promotions |
| September 15, 1 pm-2:30 pm | Virtual | • Officer Wellness section • Data section |
| October 20, 1 pm-2:30 pm | Virtual | • Use of Force, including Officer-Involved Shooting and Death Policies, as well as efforts to comply with PCRIA • FPIR/Foot Pursuit District Level Review Update |
| November 17, 1 pm-4:30 pm | Virtual | • Public Comments with a requested focus on recent events and interactions |
| December 8, 1 pm-2:30 pm | Virtual | • Yearly Recap on Progress • COPA File Review/Compliance Updates |