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Contractor accused of bribing Cook County assessor staffer

Alex Nitchoff is charged with conspiring to bribe a key employee handling commercial properties with home improvement goods and services, jewelry, meals and sports tickets.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 27, 2023

Let commission investigating police torture move forward with its work

The attempts to hobble the Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission, which has uncovered case after case of credible allegations of torture and has hundreds of cases still to investigate, should stop.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2023

Illinois lawmakers created a commission to investigate police torture more than a decade ago. Now, special prosecutors acting on behalf of Cook County are challenging it

CHICAGO — A Cook County judge last year moved cases involving allegations of torture by a former Chicago police detective to Will County, because the detective was married to another sitting Cook County judge.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 22, 2023

3 years, 4 million cases, more than 36,000 deaths: Numbers shape Illinois’ dismal COVID-19 story

Statewide death toll now is nearing 37,000 — roughly the equivalent of wiping out the population of Calumet City. Chicago area accounts for nearly half the deaths — about 8,000 in the city, over 7,500 in suburban Cook County.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023

‘Chuy’ García endorses ex-rival Brandon Johnson for mayor, aiming to lock down progressive vote against Paul Vallas

CHICAGO — U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” García endorsed Brandon Johnson for Chicago mayor Friday, giving the Cook County commissioner a potential boost in the April 4 election.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 17, 2023

Chicago firefighter’s wife dies from injuries in house fire that killed 7-year-old son, badly injured their 2 other children

Summer Day-Stewart, 36, died about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. Her son, Ezra Stewart, 7, was pronounced dead a day earlier.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 10, 2023

More than 7 inches of snow reported north and northwest of Chicago overnight, but 1 to 2 inches closer to the city

Rockford recorded 7.3 inches, the first time the city has seen more than 6 inches of snow on a March 9 since 1993, the National Weather Service said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 9, 2023

Who is Brandon Johnson, Chicago mayoral runoff candidate?

Brandon Johnson, Cook County commissioner, has secured a spot in the April 4 Chicago mayoral runoff.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023

Man killed in South Shore double shooting

Both men were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center initially in critical condition. One of the men was later pronounced dead, the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023

Former Cook County Land Bank Authority worker pleads guilty to property scam

Federal prosecutors charged Mustafaa Saleh in November with wire fraud for the scheme involving the Cook County Land Bank Authority. The agency’s board is led by Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023