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Judge Timothy Joyce presides over the sentencing of Bryant Brewer at the Leighton Criminal Court Building on Sept. 23, 2015. Brewer was sentenced to life plus 115 years for the 2010 killing of Chicago Police officer Thor Soderberg.

Psychologist says man who said he’s proud of being cop killer is psychotic

May 22, 2019 at 8:28 p.m.

A psychologist testified Friday that the man charged with killing Chicago police Officer Thor Soderberg has a psychotic disorder, not a mere personality disorder as prosecutors have alleged. Dr. Joan...

Bizarre scene unfolds at cop killing trial as defendant takes stand

May 22, 2019 at 8:27 p.m.

An attempt by defense attorneys to put Bryant Brewer's mental illness on display before a packed courtroom Thursday appeared to backfire when he angrily told a prosecutor he was proud...

Expert unable to explain why police cameras missed fatal cop shooting

May 22, 2019 at 8:27 p.m.

A Chicago police computer expert could not explain Wednesday why police security cameras failed to capture the fatal 2010 shooting of an officer outside an Englewood police deployment center. Attorneys...

Chicago police Cmdr. Glenn Evans, shown leaving a court hearing on Oct. 20, 2014, faces two counts of aggravated battery and seven counts of official misconduct.

Judge bars cameras from criminal trial of Chicago police commander

May 22, 2019 at 8:27 p.m.

A Cook County judge on Wednesday barred cameras at the upcoming high-profile trial of Chicago police Cmdr. Glenn Evans on charges he shoved his service weapon down the throat of...

Video shows officer taking cover by squad car as gunman chases her

May 22, 2019 at 8:27 p.m.

Chicago police Officer Lynn Casey thought she heard fireworks exploding outside the front door of an Englewood police deployment center where she was working desk duty. She stepped outside on...

2010 killing of Chicago cop detailed at trial; man claims self-defense

May 22, 2019 at 8:26 p.m.

The man on trial in the killing of Chicago police Officer Thor Soderberg hated police and surprised the officer as he changed out of his uniform at shift end and...

Trial to begin Monday in 2010 killing of Chicago police officer

August 18, 2019 at 8:07 p.m.

It was midafternoon on the hottest day of 2010 as Bryant Brewer shouted to himself as he walked south on Racine Avenue with his shirt draped over his shoulder and...

Mother sues city, police officers and driver in death of 13-month-old

May 22, 2019 at 8:24 p.m.

The mother of 13-month-old Dillan Harris clenched her fists and took a deep breath before stepping in front of a row of microphones at her lawyer's Near North Side offices...

A police investigator works the scene of a fatal crash on Lower Wacker Drive on July 18, 2015. The drivers were racing, according to prosecutors, and Jose Luzianos Jr. was killed. Ivan Sanchez was charged with reckless homicide and DUI.

Lower Wacker racing ended in fatal crash, prosecutors say

May 22, 2019 at 8:23 p.m.

It started as a normal Friday summer night for a group of friends who love cars. After hanging out at gathering spots for gearheads — including a stretch of road...

July 20, 2015: Cook County judge overturns murder, attempted rape convictions

January 21, 2020 at 9:59 a.m.

Daniel Andersen wrapped an arm around his attorney, wiped tears from his eyes and struggled to maintain his composure Monday after a Cook County judge vacated his convictions for the...

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