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Prison or treatment? Thousands participate in mental health courts. Half graduate — and millions are left out
The courts offer an alternative to incarceration. Outcomes depend heavily on local services.
7th Circuit upholds ex-Speaker Madigan’s conviction of bribery, other corruption
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction on bribery and other corruption counts.
Mid-May ruling set for special prosecutor demand to investigate alleged ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses
A Cook County judge has set a mid-May ruling after lengthy arguments Friday for and against appointing a special prosecutor...
Judge dismisses National Guard mobilization suit after Trump’s loss at Supreme Court
After the Trump administration lost at the U.S. Supreme Court, a federal judge has dismissed a case over the deployment...
7th Circuit orders release, new trial for two ‘ComEd Four’ defendants
A federal appeals court has ordered the release from prison of two “ComEd Four” defendants convicted of bribing ex-Illinois House...
Mentally ill man restrained in chair for 3 days settles case in Williamson County
A man settled his civil rights case with Williamson County for $27,500 after he was restrained in a chair for...
Madigan’s high-powered appeals team urges 7th Circuit to overturn speaker’s conviction
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s lawyer argued to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday for his conviction to...
7 years after legalization, final cannabis licensing lawsuit goes to court
Illinois faces one final lawsuit over how it rolled out recreational cannabis licenses to “social equity” applicants.
Officials, advocates warn ICE targeting Cook County domestic violence courthouse
Since late February, ICE agents have made at least three arrests near Cook County courthouses, an apparent violation of a...
Police shut down illegal dental office in Granite City operated by immigrants
Prosecutors charged two Venezuelan dentists with operating an unlicensed dental practice out of a Granite City home.
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