Madeline Buckley

Police investigating after woman found dead with trauma to neck in Chatham

February 18, 2024 at 4:10 p.m.

Chicago police are investigating after a woman was found dead outside in the South Side's Chatham neighborhood Sunday morning, authorities said. The woman, who police said was not yet identified,...

Debra Gassman poses with a firearm in front of an Israeli flag during her time with the Israeli Defense Forces. (Federal court document)

Cook County assistant public defender sues office over moving of photo that depicts her with weapon in front of Israeli flag

February 16, 2024 at 5:31 p.m.

An assistant public defender has sued alleging her bosses violated her rights by ordering her to move a photograph of herself posing in front of the Israeli flag holding a...

Zuhryiah al-Hijoj cries as she sees a photo of her son, Mohammed al-Hijoj, as family and friends of the ride-share driver protest on Feb. 13, 2024, outside the Leighton Criminal Court Building before a court appearance for Zayin Kelly, the man accused of killing him, on Dec. 3, 2023. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Man held in slaying of Uber driver on eve of ride-share strike protesting unsafe conditions

February 13, 2024 at 4:47 p.m.

Criminal charges against the 18-year-old murder suspect came a day before Uber and Lyft drivers planned a one-day strike to protest poor pay and unsafe working conditions for drivers.

People walk on the campus at Northwestern University on July 11, 2023, in Evanston. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Amid controversy, Cook County prosecutors drop charges against students accused of distributing fake Daily Northwestern page

February 13, 2024 at 1:55 p.m.

Prosecutors Wednesday dropped charges against two Northwestern students amid controversy over the decision to pursue a criminal case against them for allegedly circulating a fake page of the student newspaper

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Police investigating after woman found dead with trauma to neck in Chatham

Cook County assistant public defender sues office over moving of photo that depicts her with weapon in front of Israeli flag

Man held in slaying of Uber driver on eve of ride-share strike protesting unsafe conditions

Amid controversy, Cook County prosecutors drop charges against students accused of distributing fake Daily Northwestern page

Jussie Smollett asks Illinois Supreme Court to hear case

Northwestern roiled by criminal charges against two students who made parody copies of student paper

Man convicted in killing of longtime CPD employee

Illinois appeals courts see ‘dramatic increase’ in cases following elimination of cash bail

Charges dropped against Chicago police officers accused of beating teen

Woman slain in pawnshop, allegedly by man she had sought protection from, as police knock on door