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  • A Black man turned to the side wearing a blue blazer and black sunglasses with a light beard stands in front

    Chicago Sues Jussie Smollet for Money Spent on Investigation

    The civil suit seeks roughly $130,000 plus legal fees, which is the maximum amount allowed by law. 

    Tiarra Mukherjee Apr 12, 2019 12:01PM EDT
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    READ: Chicago Implements GPS Monitoring Devices That Calls, Records Children Without Their Consent

    Cook County officials say the monitoring tool improves communication with children, but critics say it is an invasion of privacy and violation of the Constitution.

    catherine lizette gonzalez Apr 9, 2019 4:50PM EDT
    R. Kelly. Black woman in grey hat holds sign depicting Black man in black hat and shirt and sunglasses in front of nighttime sky.

    R. Kelly Charged With 10 Counts of Criminal Sexual Abuse

    Three of the survivors noted by State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx were minors when the singer allegedly abused them.

    Sameer Rao Feb 22, 2019 4:58PM EST

    MacArthur Foundation Awards $25 Million in Grants for Justice System Reform

    Twenty jurisdictions will receive funding to reduce racial and ethnic disparities and shrink jail populations across the nation.

    Kenrya Rankin Apr 13, 2016 8:58PM EDT

    Local Fight Against Deportation Pipeline Moves From Money to Rights

    The Obama administration is willing to pay big money to make sure the politically symbolic Cook County doesn’t ditch its marquee immigration enforcement program. Key lessons? Fighting unjust policy with a fiscal argument has its limitations.
    Julianne Hing Mar 16, 2012 10:29AM EDT

    Convictions Overturned for Three Wrongfully Accused Men in Dixmoor Five Case

    The case brings shines a critical light on how cops interrogate teens in high-profile criminal investigations.
    Jorge Rivas Nov 4, 2011 1:20PM EDT

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