Emanuel unveils youth safety plan
Commission’s ‘Plan for 2015’ is heavy on past accomplishments, light on details.
Patrick Smith
Reporter, Criminal Justice
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Lawsuit seeks information on alleged CPD spying
Police deny spying on protesters. But a lawsuit asks when - or if - the department uses cell tracking tech.
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The health problems facing rural and urban poor in Illinois
Our Hey Gov! series travels to Edwards County, Illinois, one of the sickest in the state. We found a county different from Chicago in demographics and density, but with some of the same health challenges.
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Battle over state facility is personal, political
Our Hey Gov! series starts in Southern Illinois with a look at a small-town battle with statewide implications.
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Free, but Still Detained
Edward Shultz was beaten by inmates in Cook County Jail more than 10 hours after a judge ordered Shultz’s release.
Inmate beaten in Cook County jail hours after judge ordered him free
Under the authority of Sheriff Tom Dart, Cook County makes inmates who’ve already been freed by a judge, go back to jail to be processed out.
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Illinois counting on Cook County program to fix juvenile parole
The state is expanding its Aftercare pilot, but experts and data question whether the program is working.
Open tryouts and ‘indie ball blues’
Open tryouts for Gary’s indie-ball team draw baseball hopefuls looking for one last chance, or their first big break.
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Charter supporters rally against bills in Illinois legislature
Illinois General Assembly is considering a dozen bills that could impact charter schools. Charter advocates want lawmakers to see the faces of affected students.
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CTA facing lawsuits over Blue Line crash
Injured passengers allege agency negligence led to derailment, and an attorney predicts more lawsuits will come.
