A coalition of news organizations, including the Sun-Times, affiliate Chicago Public Media and the Chicago Tribune, oppose the city’s policy that gives reporters and the public access to encrypted channels only after a 30-minute delay. The news outlets argue the delay hurts their ability to provide timely information.
Chicago media outlets: Delay in access to police radio calls threat to safety - Chicago Sun-Times (suntimes.com)
Chicago media outlets: Delay in access to police radio calls threat to safety - Chicago Sun-Times (suntimes.com)