Politics New Chicago Police Superintendent WTTW News | June 8, 2011, 7:00 pm Garry McCarthy is now officially Chicago's Police Superintendent. Eddie Arruza goes one-on-one with him to talk about flash mobs, crime and redistributing cops. More on the Story: McCarthy bio Are you concerned by the recent rash of flash mob violence? John Kass column on Race and Crime Chicago Magazine: History of Flash Mobs & Beach Violence Chicago Business: Flash Mobs quelled along Michigan Ave. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Stories Following the ‘Blue Tsunami,’ Republicans Look to Rebuild Party Power in Illinois Meet the 21 Members of Chicago’s First-Ever Fully Elected Board of Education Illinois Hemp Act Set to Ban Some THC Drinks Amid Pushback From Business Owners Share of Chicago Property Tax Revenues Claimed by TIF Funds Grew 2.1% in 2025: Report Johnson, Majority of City Council Remain At Odds Over 2027 Budget As Hearings End Here Are the 17 Men Chicago Will Pay $260.8M After Being Convicted Following Investigations by Ex-CPD Detective Reynaldo Guevara Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.