The next session will focus on Public Comments with a requested focus on recent events and interactions, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 1:00 pm CT. 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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The Court will convene a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, to receive public testimony regarding the Consent Decree. Community members who provide feedback may focus on recent events and interactions. Persons who wish to speak virtually must register by 4:30 pm on Monday, November 16, 2026..
The Court will call speakers in the order that they register until all speakers have been called or until time runs out. You can find the list of speakers below.
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, November 20, 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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The 2026 schedule of Public Hearings is below.
| Date/Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| January 13, 1 pm-2:30pm Virtual | • Unity of Command/Span of Control • BIA updates |
| February 21, 1 pm – 4:30 pm Virtual | • 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 Virtual | • 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 Virtual | • Use of Force, Workforce Allocation Study, Civic Consulting Alliance Project |
| May 12, 12:30 pm-2:00 pm *Meeting time has been updated Virtual | • Performance Evaluation System • Impartial Policing section (including Office of Equity and Engagement Update) |
| June 9, 1 pm -2:30 pm Virtual | • 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 Virtual | • Officer Wellness section • The CPD’s Response to Large Gatherings* |
| October 20, 12 pm-1:30 pm *Meeting time has been updated 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 |
| January 2027, TBD | • Data section* |
| March 2027, TBD | • COPA Compliance Updates* |
Please note that the asterisk (*) reflects changes made to the schedule.
Transcripts are posted when they become available from the Court. Please note that transcripts are not always received in chronological order.