Sudden Move: Father And Son Join Rising Number Of Forced Evictions
Cook County has seen an increase in forced evictions in the past decade.
Patrick Smith
Reporter, Criminal Justice
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Police Shooting In West Pullman
No officers were injured. One of the men in the car was shot in the leg.
Appeals Court Orders New Trial In Attempted Police Murder Case
An Illinois appeals court is ordering a new trial for a man who was convicted of trying to kill three Chicago police officers in 2010.
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State Rep Looks To Reform County Bond System
A sheriff wants more input, a state lawmaker wants bonds eliminated altogether and a new lawsuit calls the current system unconstitutional.
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Illinois Supreme Court Bans Restraints In Juvenile Court
New rules take effect November 1. They say shackling should only be used in extreme circumstances.
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Staff At Four Chicago High Schools Falsified Student Attendance Records
A report by the CPS inspector general found that four Chicago public high schools fraudulently manipulated attendance data.
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New Law Requires Illinois Cops To Attend Sexual Assault Training
Illinois received a $750,000 federal grant to establish sexual assault response training for all police officers.
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Cheryl Raye-Stout On Cubs And White Sox
WBEZ’s sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout weighs in on the Sox new manager and the Cubs playoff prospects.
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Goose Island To Pasteurize Beer, And That’s OK
Beer experts say the process won’t hurt the flavor of Bourbon County stout, no matter what ‘ultra geeks’ say.
Gov. Rauner Calls On House Leaders To Act On Bill Helping People Leaving State Prison
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner wants Democratic leaders to act on a bill that would eliminate one big roadblock for ex-prisoners who want to get their lives on track.
