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Mom, nurse acquitted of felony neglect in boy’s death
A Cook County judge acquitted a mother and a home health care nurse today of felony neglect charges in connection to the death of a severely disabled 13-year-old boy. In…
Court Expected to Order Release of Innocent Burge Torture Victim from Prison Thursday
23 1/2 Years After Wrongful Conviction, State to Drop Charges against Michael Tillman, Attorneys Anticipate The following was released today by the MacArthur Justice Center: WHAT: Ending a 23 1/2…
South Side Woman Charged with Attacking Paramedic, Hospital Nurse
Kimberly JONES, 40, of the 8000 block of South Burnham, was charged with felony Aggravated Battery to First Aid Personnel, misdemeanor Battery, and Possession of a Controlled Substance on Nov….
Cook County Jury Renders $22.3 Million Verdict in Medical Negligence Lawsuit
A Cook County jury late yesterday awarded the parents of a now ten-year-old boy with a $22.3 million verdict in a medical negligence case arising out of the care and…
ABC 7 Chicago to Partner With League of Women Voters and Better Government Association for Political Debates
ABC 7 Chicago, the station that has facilitated the broadcast of political debates for more than two decades, will partner with the League of Women Voters of Illinois and Cook…
Gov. Quinn Signs Veto Override Bill; New Law Reforms Cook County Board Voting Practice
Governor Pat Quinn today signed a law that reforms the Cook County Board’s veto override power by making it more responsive to the people and a stronger force for democracy….
Cook County Commissioners Tony Peraica, Bridget Gainer and Greg Goslin Support Banning Video Gambling
Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica and fellow commissioners Bridget Gainer and Gregg Goslin held a press conference today to explain their support for an ordinance to oppose video poker. The…