CPD calls hundreds of murders ‘cleared.’ In most cases, nobody was ever charged. – CWB Chicago

As with 2026, the majority of last year’s clearances were “exceptional.” A total of 156 cases, more than half, were closed without charges filed. Of those, 26 involved suspects who were dead. The remaining 130 were labeled as “bar to prosecute” because the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office declined to approve charges.