Democrats Running For Circuit Court Clerk Vow Digitization, Accountability, Debt Relief
Candidates aim to replace Dorothy Brown as head of $100-million-per-year office that is largely ignored by voters.
Criminal Justice
![]()
![]()
The Latest On The Search For Chicago’s Next Top Cop
Chicago is closer to choosing its next top cop. Reset checks in with WBEZ’s criminal justice desk for the latest on the search.
![]()
After Decades Of Neglect, Survey Shows Progress On CPD Training Program
New police academy graduates are now assigned a field training officer to help translate the lessons learned in the classroom.
![]()
Experts: Physical Evidence Shows Teen Had Gun, But Wasn’t Holding It When Shot By Police
Experts, including one hired by the officer, agree the physical evidence shows gun was in Raye’s pocket, not in his hand as officer claimed.
![]()
Justices Seem Eager To Trim Jury Award For Whistleblower Who Sought Tougher Police Oversight
Illinois appellate panel shows sympathy for Chicago attorneys trying to slash $2.8 million awarded to misconduct investigator fired in 2015.
![]()
CPD Tried To Drastically Reduce Suspension For Cop Who Killed Joshua Beal
New report shows COPA recommended a 90-day suspension for Officer Joseph Treacy. The Police Department tried to get it down to three days.
![]()
The Year in Criminal Justice Stories From WBEZ
The sentencing of Jason Van Dyke in the Laquan McDonald murder trial kicked off 2019.
![]()
Degradation, Neglect And Roaches: Inside Illinois’ Largest Women’s Prison
A new report from an independent prison watchdog finds serious problems with staffing, safety and deteriorating physical conditions.
![]()
Prisoners In Illinois Will No Longer Have To Pay To See A Doctor
Illinois prisoners have had to pay a $5 copay, but that’ll change in 2020.
![]()
13 wounded in shooting at Chicago memorial for slain person
Police say the shooting came after a dispute at the memorial party.
