Top Cook County Criminal Courts judge is asked to recuse himself because his brother once supervised Chicago police detective accused of railroading suspects.
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More Trouble for UNO
The Chicago Sun-Times reported last week that a bitter split between the United Neighborhood Organization and the charter school chain it founded could force thousands of children to find a new school this fall.
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Prosecutors Revisit ‘94 Murder Conviction
State’s attorney’s office is reviewing case amid allegations that an ex-Chicago cop framed two suspects who have long proclaimed their innocence.
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Melrose Park Mayor’s Conflict-Of-Interest Question
Mayor Ron Serpico’s administration taps local bank to handle municipal finances, bank taps Serpico to work as lawyer. Are taxpayer interests being well served?
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‘Maywood Machine’ Shifts Back Into Gear
Two years after Maywood voters ousted Henderson Yarbrough as mayor of the long-troubled western suburb, he’s back on the village board, winning a trustee seat in the April 7 election.
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Taking A Hit In Melrose Park – Cop Arrested, Police Department Bruised
Arrest of detective on drug charges is just the latest problem with Melrose Park Police Department.
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Rauner Gambling Board Pick Leads Group With Casino Ties
Hector Alejandre heads a law enforcement association that received donations from Rivers Casino – which he is regulating after Gov. Rauner appointed him to the Illinois Gaming Board.
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A Dog Gone Shame – City Pound Leaves Pooch In Van For Five Nights
In the latest embarrassment for Mayor Emanuel’s animal welfare agency, city workers apparently forgot that a dog was inside a cage in a city vehicle for nearly a week with little or no food or water.
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Game Of (Pension) Pick-Up In Public Schools
Many Chicago-area school systems cover pension contributions for teachers and administrators – a little known and, for taxpayers, potentially costly benefit.
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Despite Mayoral Loss, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia A Pension Winner
Unsuccessful mayoral candidate will see his government pensions rise after retroactively contributing to city pension fund, covering his long-ago time in City Council.