The CHICAGO POPO REPORT is a local weekly program hosted by a well known and respected Private Investigator, Paul Ciolino and Lupe Aguirre, a police officer and private attorney.
This week, Paul and Lupe take a deep dive into the police-involved Red Line shooting that is drawing national attention. More mixed CPD news this week, as the Carjackings Task Force is already proving successful, but the Department's 'secret hearings' to hold suspects has come to light. Plus, learn all about the 'skull-breaker challenge' and how a woman is taking Chuck E. Cheese to court.
In this special edition of the Chicago PoPo Report, Paul Ciolino and Lupe Aguirre dare to ask; Is there a serial killer on the loose in Chicago? 51 women have been murdered since 2001 on the city's South and West sides and their cases remain almost entirely unsolved. Award-winning journalist John Fountain and four of his Roosevelt University students detail how their project, "Unforgotten: The Untold Stories of Murdered Women" looks to shed light on the victims, and discuss the inherent problems in media that keep these stories out of the headlines. In order to get a grasp on the severity of the situation, Paul and Lupe also talk with Dr. Brent Turvey, one of the world's foremost criminologists. Dr. Turvey gives a masterclass on serial killers, including the history of the word, why police and politicians refuse to use it, and why he believes it's likely that there is a serial murderer in Chicago.
This week on the Chicago PoPo Report (02/29/20) - Carjackings are on the rise, so CPD is putting together a task force to combat them. A man is killed at one of Paul and Lupe's favorite bars, and a Rockdale man is in trouble for keeping a relative locked in a dungeon. Plus, a man celebrates four months of sobriety in the worst way possible.
This week on The Chicago PoPo Report (02/22/20) - Paul and Lupe are all over Blago's release, and they wonder what home-life will be like for Rod and Patti after years apart. The DEA is taking people's cash at the airport, and Paul is not happy about it. A horse is dead in Englewood, and Lupe goes to bat for the owner. Plus in Funky Crime & Punishment Time, a woman is in trouble after calling the police to complain about her parents shutting off her cellphone service.
This week on the Chicago PoPo Report (02/15/20) - Paul and Lupe take a deep dive into why homicides are up this month, and break down the reported shortlist of candidates for police superintendent. Later in the show, a man gives White Claw a bad name, and an Arizona CEO is in trouble after going on a racist tirade against his Uber driver.
The Chicago POPO report with Paul & Lupe--50 years of experience in the streets
This week on the Chicago PoPo Report, Paul and Lupe detail the shooting in Lisle at a cigar lounge that left an off-duty officer in critical condition. Every Chicagoans favorite tourist Jussie Smollet is back in the news, funky crime and punishment time is back, while the guys check in with the Florida mom who helped her son commit an armed robbery as his getaway driver.
Dispensary gets OK to open state’s first marijuana consumption lounge in Springfield, New Trier grad stole almost $10 million from investor to bankroll Las Vegas sports gambling, lavish lifestyle, Man Charged With Being High On Weed During Head-On Crash In Lisle, Prosecutors want Chicago madam locked up for advertising her fetish business while awaiting trial. The Chicago PoPo report with Paul & Lupe--50 years of experience in the streets
This week on the Chicago PoPo Report (01/18/20) - Lightfoot's on-site weed smoking plans stall, and Lupe shares the new pot-related trend in 9-11 calls. Two of R. Kelly's girlfriends get into a spat in his Trump Tower home. Plus, a Dixmoor Police Commander beats down on a grandma, and the guys give an update on the threesome-loving judge out of Kentucky.
Homicides, shootings decline for 3rd consecutive year in Chicago - Masked thieves strike at Louis Vuitton on Magnificent Mile - Woman charged with shooting her uncle on New Year’s Day in Evanston - A swim coach at Whitney Young in Chicago rented out school pool and pocketed $30,000 - Chicago weed dispensary hit by burglars
Paul and Lupe take a look back at 2019 and reminisce about the stories of 2019 that they enjoyed the most. The guys recount the off-duty cop who get into trouble while dressed as Pennywise, and do a double-shot of animal crimes including a drug trafficking parrot and the damage done by Theo Epstein's dog.
This week on The Chicago PoPo Report (12/28/19) - Paul and Lupe chats crimes against the elderly, drug crimes, dumb drivers, sex crimes, crimes between lovers, and food crimes.
Legal recreational weed sales will begin Jan. 1 as planned in Chicago, despite a wild, angry debate in City Council. Reputed mob figure indicted on charges he stole from Social Security. Man Faces Criminal Charge For Attempted Pop-Tart Battery. Man Set Bible On Fire Inside Walmart.
Woman allegedly out drinking with Eddie Johnson accused of removing evidence from cellphone. Female judge in Kentucky is accused of using chambers for 'threesomes and drinking' Florida Man With Sprawling 'Do Nabbed On Grand Theft Charge. Feds charge R. Kelly with bribing official in Illinois to marry 15-year-old singer Aaliyah in 1994
This week on The Chicago PoPo Report (12/07/19) - Paul and Lupe talk about a missing 9-year-old during a cold Chicago day, where Lupe is assigned to the case, and does a little detective work.
This week on The Chicago PoPo Report (11/30/19) - Paul and Lupe chats with Emmy Award-winning former Chicago investigative journalist Peter Karl, and police news you might have missed.
This week, Paul and Lupe react to Former LAPD Chief Charlie Beck being named as Chicago's Interim Top Cop. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan would sync city’s and Illinois’ pot laws, cut penalties for possession. 2 officers injured in Aurora mass shooting return to duty. Plus, Lupe takes a deep dive into the word 'jagoff' and how it came to be a Chicago staple.
This week on The Chicago PoPo Report (11/16/19) - Paul and Lupe share their perspectives of Los Angeles and the new temp CPD top cop. Only 60 days until recreational smoking weed will be legal. A convicted felon in DC shot himself "in the junk"
This week on The Chicago PoPo Report (11/09/19) - Paul and Lupe discuss the tenure of Eddie Johnson after the announcement of his retirement and break down what qualities they are looking for in the next Superintendent. An off-duty cop dressed as a famous clown gets into trouble after allegedly slapping an on-duty officer. Later in the show, Paul takes offense when a Buffalo DEA agent gets accused of taking bribes to protect mafia members, and the return of Popeye's chicken sandwich turns violent in Maryland.