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Home » Cook County circuit court

Tag: Cook County circuit court

Posted inNews & Politics

Cook County Judge Raúl Vega is retiring under a cloud of allegations

by Kelly Garcia January 27, 2022January 27, 2022

The former top judge of Cook County’s domestic violence court will retire with a lifetime pension, despite accusations from women in his courtroom that he mistreated them.

Posted inNews & Politics

After 34 years, a murder conviction quietly reversed in four minutes

by Maya Dukmasova and Injustice Watch September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

James Allen still has two murder cases keeping him in prison.

Posted inNews & Politics

Eviction court judge slams moratorium as ‘utter idiocy.’ It’s not on the record.

by Maya Dukmasova January 14, 2021August 18, 2021

Cook County let eviction court go unrecorded for six months.

Posted inNews & Politics

For the first time in 16 years, Chicago eviction court is on tape

by Maya Dukmasova October 30, 2019August 18, 2021

It took almost five months to get recording equipment working in eviction court. Will it make a difference for landlords and tenants?

Posted inNews & Politics

Pangea has taken thousands to eviction court. The story of an apartment empire

by Maya Dukmasova May 16, 2019September 30, 2021

The company has claimed credit for reviving south and west side communities, even as it’s filed more than 9,000 eviction cases since 2009.

Posted inBlogs

Attorney and former Playboy model Corri Fetman calls out ‘body-shaming’ attack ad in judicial campaign

by Maya Dukmasova February 22, 2018August 18, 2021

A Facebook video mocks Fetman for bodybuilding, calls her a “poser.”

Posted inBlogs

Second City Cop blog celebrates slain CPD commander

by Maya Dukmasova February 14, 2018August 18, 2021

“We can’t think of a single significant instance where he was the target of someone’s ire,” the Chicago police hive-mind blog reflects.

Posted inBlogs

RIP Judge William Cousins, aka ‘The Prince of Darkness’

by Aimee Levitt January 24, 2018August 18, 2021

For 16 years, he kept the longest hours of any judge at 26th and California

Posted inFood & Drink

Why Chicago’s once-promising food truck scene stalled out

by Julia Thiel March 29, 2017August 18, 2021

As food trucks have flourished in other U.S. cities, the mobile food industry in Chicago has been systematically immobilized by legislative opposition, onerous red tape, costly fines, and the pro-restaurant lobby.

Posted inNews & Politics

No-show cops and dysfunctional courts keep Cook County Jail inmates waiting years for a trial

by Spencer Woodman November 16, 2016August 18, 2021

Chicago police missed more than 11,000 court dates since 2010, causing months or years of unnecessary delays for inmates awaiting trial.

Posted inBlogs

Family of bike messenger who was struck and killed by a Chicago tour bus files wrongful death lawsuit

by John Greenfield August 3, 2016August 18, 2021

The suit names bus driver Charla Henry and her employer, Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company.

Posted inBlogs

Chief judge: Court problems could be solved if other officials understood civics the way I do

by Mick Dumke October 21, 2013August 19, 2021

The bail and jail system may be a mess, but at least Timothy Evans understands the separation of powers.

Posted inBlogs

On other roles in life that Joel Daly and Mary Mikva play

by Michael Miner October 1, 2013August 19, 2021

Did you know Joel Daly and Mary Mikva are also actors?

Posted inBlogs

Painting the picture of an efficient operation

by Mick Dumke March 14, 2012August 19, 2021

The race to bring Cook County court records into the modern world

Posted inBlogs

Toni Preckwinkle’s plan to shrink the jail population

by Mick Dumke December 22, 2011August 19, 2021

Toni Preckwinkle’s plan to shrink the jail population

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