Joliet, IL|News|
Stateville Reopens Decrepit ‘F-House’ For Inmates With Coronavirus
Prison officials closed the cellhouse in 2016, citing health and safety concerns. Now it's housing inmates with COVID-19.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Top Juvenile Court Judge Still Blocking Motions Despite New Emergency Order
Presiding Judge Michael Toomin is still blocking detention review motions despite orders from Chief Judge Timothy Evans requiring hearings.
Chicago, IL|News|
Cook County Circuit Courts Face Virtual Challenges
Hearings are conducted via Zoom and criminal court hearings are broadcast on YouTube.
Chicago, IL|News|
Coronavirus Pandemic: Prisoner Review Board Delays Parole Hearing For Elderly Inmates
The next hearing to reconsider parole cases is scheduled for May 28.
Chicago, IL|News|
Prison Reform Advocates Call For Release Of Elderly Inmates At High Risk For Coronavirus
“In a six-by-nine cell with two humans in bunk beds - you can’t distance in that,” prison reform advocate Bill Ryan said.
Chicago, IL|News|
300 People Released From Cook County Jail as Coronavirus Spreads
As the Coronavirus begins to spread inside the walls of the Cook County jail, officials have released at least 300 people this week.
Chicago, IL|News|
Activists Demand Courts Release Detainees Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Activists call on Cook County Chief Judge to depopulate jail as much as possible amid crisis.
Philadelphia, PA|News|
Corrections Department Defies Judge’s Order To Test ‘Likely Innocent’ Death Row Inmate For Coronavirus
Pennsylvania is defying a judge's order that inmate Walter Ogrod be tested for the coronavirus.
Philadelphia, PA|News|
Coronavirus On Pennsylvania Death Row: Inmate Shows Symptoms
Two weeks ago, the Philadelphia D.A. said death row inmate Walter Ogrod is likely innocent. Now, he's showing symptoms of the coronavirus.
Chicago, IL|News|
Voting Guide: 2020 Cook County Judicial Primary
Here's everything you need to know about the 2020 judicial primary on March 17.
Chicago, IL|News|
After 31 Years In Prison, Chicago Man Awarded $5.2 Million
A federal civil jury on Tuesday awarded $5.2 million to Stanley Wrice in a verdict hailed by civil rights lawyers as a milestone.
Chicago, IL|News|
Sham Candidates For Judge: An Election Secret You’re Not Supposed To Know About
This article was co-published with the Chicago Sun-Times.
Chicago, IL|News|
Supreme Court Candidates Meet At Injustice Watch Forum
Six candidates for a rare open seat on the Illinois Supreme Court made their case to voters in a forum Monday night.
Chicago, IL|News|
Cook County Judicial Hopeful Kicked Off Ballot Over Concealed Name
A judge struck a judicial candidate from the March primary ballot after finding that she was trying to win using a different name.
Chicago, IL|News|
Judicial Candidate Arthur Sutton Has History Of Disciplinary Issues
Arthur Sutton, who worked as a deputy director in the parole division of IDOC, resigned under pressure in 2015.
Chicago, IL|News|
Chicago Residents Sue Disgraced Former Officers Over False Arrests
The suits name ex-officers who await sentencing after being convicted by a federal jury in October of conspiracy, theft and obstruction.
Chicago, IL|News|
Appellate Candidate’s Heated Letter Causes Stir Among Party Members, Fellow Judges
“For several years, you have engaged in malicious, unethical, aggressive and deliberate efforts to slander me, mislead me," the letter says.
Chicago, IL|News|
Illinois Supreme Court To Decide Whether Smell Of Pot Is Grounds To Search A Car
With marijuana now legal in Illinois, does the smell of marijuana grants police the right to search?
Chicago, IL|News|
State Opposes Certificate Of Innocence For Man Cleared Of 2002 Murder
The Cook County State’s Attorney is opposing a certificate of innocence for a man who spent nearly 16 years in prison.
Chicago, IL|News|
North Suburban Attorney Will Likely Be Removed From State Supreme Court Race
Clint Krislov will likely be removed from the crowded Illinois Supreme Court race after falling short of the required signatures.
