Feds fire baton rounds, more tear gas at ICE protesters in Broadview
For the third consecutive Friday, federal immigration agents faced off with protesters at the Broadview detention center. This time, agents fired baton rounds into the crowd.
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Federal lawsuit alleges misconduct in Kevin Jackson case
A man whose murder conviction was reversed by an Illinois appeals court that called his case "extraordinary" has filed a federal lawsuit against the police and prosecutors who investigated and...
Video shows aftermath of controversial Franklin Park ICE shooting
An ICE agent who fatally shot an undocumented immigrant after allegedly being dragged by his fleeing vehicle earlier this month told Franklin Park police at the scene that his injuries...
Results of President Donald Trump’s ICE ‘blitz’ in Chicago area remain unclear more than 2 weeks in
Much remains unclear about the scope and character of arrests, and social media videos and press releases from both ICE and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that appear to...
Study finds recidivism down among youths in Cook County court program offering links to social services
Juveniles who participated in a Cook County court program that defers prosecution while offering social services were charged with new criminal offenses at lower rates than their peers, according to...
Female prisoners allege widespread abuse, retaliation at IDOC facility in multiple complaints
Seven current or former inmates at Logan Correctional Center have filed separate lawsuits against officers, prison staff and leadership, alleging a widespread pattern of sexual abuse.
Protesters call for justice in Franklin Park after fatal ICE shooting; border patrol chief announces arrival in Chicago
Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, 38, was shot and killed after he allegedly tried to flee a traffic stop and struck an ICE officer with his vehicle.
Federal immigration agents sweep across Chicago area as advocates try to make sense of ‘patchwork’ enforcement
Actions come one week after President Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security announced it was embarking on a surge of immigration enforcement actions in the Chicago region.
Charles Beach’s election as chief judge ushers in new era in Cook County courts
Speaking from his jury room a day after unseating Chief Judge Tim Evans in a judicial election, Judge Charles Beach told the Tribune he seeks to bring the concepts of...
Tim Evans out as chief judge, to be replaced by Judge Charles Beach
In a surprise result, Chief Judge Tim Evans is out as the leader of the Cook County judiciary, losing to Judge Charles Beach.