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String Of Inmate Fatalities Baffles Chicago Authorities Until They Discover Prisoners’ Bizarre Use For Books

The investigation started when a 57-year-old inmate, Thomas Diskin, was found lifeless in his cell, with no evidence of foul play or an accident.

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Democratic voters select House candidates in Illinois after heated primaries

Primaries acted as test of the style of politics voters are looking for ahead of midterms, when Democrats hope to regain control of Congress

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From Felony Criminal Investigator to National Spotlight: John Crivalle Warns of America's Expanding Surveillance State

Crivalle serves as an Investigator III in the Cook County Public Defender's Office, a senior position that places him at the centre of complex criminal cases.

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Bears and Commanders State Their Cases for Suburban and Urban Stadiums

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says location shouldn’t matter, but franchises are finding out it’s not as simple as saying build it and the benefits will come.

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County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

Cook County’s top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court

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Samantha Steele - Samantha Ponder Mix Up: Sage Steele Interview on Former ESPN Sportscaster Leads to the Confusion

Samantha Steele's DUI arrest went viral, but many mistook her for ESPN's Samantha Ponder and bringing Sage Steele into the mix. Here's what really happened.

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What is Pulaski Day? Here's what's closed and the history of this Chicago holiday

Pulaski Day will be observed on Monday, March 2. Chicago and Cook County government offices and courts will be closed. Chicago Public Schools, local banks and post offices will be open.

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Remaking the map: Indiana looks to add 33 counties from Illinois that voted to leave the state

Republicans are considering the proposal after roughly a third of counties in the Prairie state voted to break away

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Trump Administration Sues Illinois Officials Over Immigration Policies

Trump administration challenges Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County over immigration policies, sparking debate on federal-local cooperation.

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Chicago officer celebrating sister’s birthday in Turks and Caicos is killed when gunfire erupts at popular restaurant

What was supposed to be a weekend of celebration left Shamone Duncan, a 21-year-old veteran of the Cook County Department of Corrections, dead

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Opioids have been killing the same generation of Black men in Chicago for decades

Black men born 1951-1970 always have had the greatest risk of dying of overdoses, even in their 20s, 30s and 40s. It's true in Chicago, Baltimore, Washington and other big cities, an investigation by the Sun-Times, The New York Times, The Baltimore Banner, Big Local News at Stanford University and…

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Man Facing Terrorism Charges Dies By Apparent Suicide In Jail

Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, facing felony charges, dies by suicide in Cook County Jail. No foul play suspected. Investigation ongoing.

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Brickbat: Chicago Turnaround

Officials in Cook County, Illinois, sold Robin McElroy's house for unpaid property taxes. On top of that, they said she… The post Brickbat: Chicago Turnaround appeared first on Reason.com.

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In the Seventh Circuit, Procedural Red Herrings Threaten the Second Amendment

The Seventh Circuit heard oral argument on November 12 in Viramontes v. County of Cook, Illinois, a challenge to Cook… The post In the Seventh Circuit, Procedural Red Herrings Threaten the Second Amendment appeared first on Reason.com.

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7 Pro-Trump Counties In Illinois Push For Secession From Chicago's Influence, 'Seeking A State That Reflects Their Values'

Seven pro-Trump counties in Illinois have voted to explore seceding from Chicago's influence, aiming to create a new state that better represents their rural, conservative values.

Latin Times

Pro-Trump Counties Vote to Secede from Illinois, Form New Red State

Seven counties voted in favor of secession, and in six of those counties, more than 70% of voters were in favor of the measure.

International Business Times

Trump Tower Declared 'Public Nuisance' After Killing Thousands of Fish

This week, a Cook County judge ruled that Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago has been violating state and federal environmental law for decades

The Independent UK

A man charged with killing 4 people on a Chicago-area L train is due in court

A man accused of killing four people aboard a Chicago-area transit train is due in bond court

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Brickbat: Home Sweet Home

Cook County, Illinois, homeowner Darryl Lloyd was stunned when he received a property tax bill for more than $30,000 for his residence. Last year, his bill was a little over $1,800. The tax assessor's office said it miscalculated the value of Lloyd's home and about 4,400 others. They promise these…

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Texas Sheriff Updates On Tornado Devastation In Cook County

Update on aftermath of tornado in Cook County, Texas, with five fatalities and extensive damage. Search and rescue efforts continue.

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Cook County State's Attorney Race Heats Up In Illinois

Learn about the spirited Democratic primary race for Cook County state's attorney between O'Neill Burke and Harris III, highlighting progressive policies a...

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Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net

The idea got a boost from the pandemic, when an array of cash relief helped cut child poverty and keep people housed. Researchers are studying how much money, for how long, may have lasting impact.

International Business Times

Trump Appeals Disqualification In Illinois Primary Ballot

The ruling, issued by Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie Porter, a Democrat, asserted that Trump's involvement in the January 6, 2021, insurrection rendered him ineligible for office under the 14th Amendment.

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Judge Rules To Remove Trump From Illinois Primary Ballot

Cook County judge rules to remove Trump from Illinois primary ballot over Capitol riot involvement. Legal battles continue.

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Illinois boots Trump from primary ballot

A Cook County judge made the move and then placed it on hold until Friday, expecting Trump to appeal

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