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River Grove man killed in crash along I-80

— May 8, 2020

A 20-year-old Morris man faces charges in connection with an accident on Interstate 80 that killed a River Grove truck driver. Jean Christopher Wilson has been charged with two counts…

89 detainees infected at Cook County Jail
— March 29, 2020

As of Saturday (March 28) evening, 89 detainees in the Cook County Jail had tested positive for COVID-19. A total of 190 detainees in custody had been tested for the coronavirus….
Illinois Republican lawmaker files bill to reinstate death penalty
— October 12, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — A Republican lawmaker has filed legislation to reinstate the death penalty in Illinois, calling it an “effective tool” to dissuade violent crime. Barrington Hills…
Cook Co. taxes, minimum wage to rise, while jail buildings come down
— January 2, 2017

From raising the minimum wage and guaranteeing sick leave for low-income workers, to raising sales tax on sugary soft-drinks, the Cook County Board made significant moves in 2016. The…

Cook County circuit clerk associate sentenced for lying to grand jury
— December 17, 2019

A former associate clerk in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County has been sentenced to two years in prison for lying under oath to a federal grand jury. Beena…
Incarcerated connect with their kids through stories
— September 17, 2019

Bennie Ross talked into the mic, touting facts about Barack Obama. He talked about the Chicago resident going by the nickname “Barry” growing up, being a Harvard Law School graduate…
Cook County Jail guard charged with beating inmate
— August 9, 2016

A 10-year Cook County correctional officer has been charged with beating an inmate. Miguel Ortiz, 44, was charged with official misconduct in connection with the incident that prosecutors…