Jared Rutecki is an Investigative Reporter at WTTW News. He covers topics related to pensions, public safety, and the legal system, with a focus on law enforcement agencies and security issues. His work has been featured in the Chicago Sun-Times, Crain's Chicago Business, The Journal-Courier, The News-Gazette, Better Government Association, and WTTW/Chicago PBS.
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By: Jared Rutecki
On an icy January evening in 1963, a Cessna returning from Florida crashed into a brick ranch home across from Luther North High School in Portage Park. Four people were killed, including the pilot’s wife and young daughter. The crash left a lasting memory in the neighborhood.
By: Jared Rutecki
Argonne National Laboratory is pictured in a file image. (Credit: Argonne National Laboratory)
By: Jared Rutecki, Michael Izquierdo Wttw
The Chicago Police Department rolled out its new podcast last year as a polished bid to reshape the department’s public image.
By: Heather Cherone
Officers made an average of 732 traffic stops every day for an entire year that were not documented as required by CPD policy and state law, according to data from the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.
By: Jared Rutecki
From left: The Democratic candidates for the office are state Sen. Karina Villa, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim and state Rep. Margaret Croke. (Provided)
By: Jared Rutecki
State Rep. Margaret Croke finally prevailed in the Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller as the Associated Press declared her the winner Thursday afternoon.
By: Jared Rutecki
A former Chicago Public Schools employee who was classified as ineligible to be rehired after being accused of defrauding the district through a dual employment scheme is now working in a six-figure job at the Chicago Transit Authority.
By: Heather Cherone
In all, Chicago taxpayers spent $285.8 million on overtime for members of the Chicago Police Department during 2025, 5.6% less than the previous year, according to the data.
By: Jared Rutecki
The ethics board in Chicago published a list of 71 employees and officeholders who missed the annual filing deadline. Ald. Stephanie Coleman has filed after the statutory deadline every year since 2021, records show.
