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Former prison guard pleads guilty to manslaughter in New York inmate's fatal beating

A former corrections officer has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the fatal beating of an inmate at an upstate New York prison

The Independent UK · May 4

A former New York prison guard is found guilty of manslaughter in an inmate’s fatal beating

A former corrections officer has been found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal beating of an inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility in upstate New York

The Independent UK · Apr 1

Former New York prison guard pleads guilty in connection with inmate's beating death

A former correction officer has pleaded guilty for his role in what prosecutors call a coverup of the beating death of an upstate New York prison inmate by fellow guards

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

U.S. Presidents and Chicago: 234 years of presidential connections

With parks, school, statues, expressways and even a water-pumping station named for them, there are many ties between the Windy City and the 45 men who have served as president of the United States.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 20, 2023

The question that’s launched multiple Sun-Times investigations

One of my latest “what’s that all about?” moments began with a mass shooting in May outside the McDonald’s at State Street and Chicago Avenue.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2022

Man charged in shooting of 7-year-old boy who was heading to church

Kentrell Gayden, 22, faces attempted murder and aggravated battery charges in shooting near 108th and State streets.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2022

CPS advances plans for Near South high school despite opposition, threat to withhold state funding

CPS leaders said teens travel far for school now, and population growth justifies the school. Opponents said the plan is irresponsible and lacks community input.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2022

Lawmaker to block $50M for Near South Side high school until Lightfoot, CPS address community concerns

State Rep. Theresa Mah had been among the strongest backers of the idea to build a new high school. But she called the city’s plan “offensive” and politically motivated.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2022

CHA board approves leasing public housing land to CPS for new Near South Side high school

The plan is contingent on the school system receiving approval from the Board of Education for its $70 million share of the new high school.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2022