Cook County’s property tax sales are unconstitutional, court finds

Federal judge rules the system violates the “takings” clause, but compensation for homeowners in class-action lawsuit remains unclear.
Chicago Tribune

Donna Miller: Cook County’s domestic violence court system is broken

Recently, I organized a Cook County Board hearing that revealed the systemic failures and lack of coordination between government agencies that are affecting victims seeking justice and safeguard ...
WGN-TV

An inside look at one eviction as cases climb in Cook County

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — The number of new eviction cases in Cook County has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with nearly 30,000 filings a year. The increase is straining the ability of law enforcement and ...
AOL

As Cook County courts fail to address delays that erode justice, a neighboring system shows reform is possible

When a defendant appearing in court has been jailed for a lengthy period, a color-coded spreadsheet alerts the judge that the case has been dragging. Instead of hearings that last only a minute or two ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Man accused in fiery Blue Line gasoline attack was AWOL from home detention, court records show

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Chicago Tribune

A ‘Loop puncher’ sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated battery, burglary

A Blue Island man featured in “Loop puncher” videos that went viral on social media has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for crimes related to the attacks, Cook County court records show.
Chicago Sun-Times

Stealing from one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen gets ex-Cook County judge 4 years of probation

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