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Animal tranquilizer xylazine blamed for over 350 deaths in Cook County

Cook County saw a 46% increase in overdose deaths tied to the veterinary tranquilizer last year — and a majority of the victims were Black people.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 21, 2023

Cook County Jail officer charged with aggravated battery of detainee

Reginald Roberson is accused of placing handcuffs over his knuckles and striking an inmate multiple times in the jail on Dec. 29, 2021.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2023

PPP fraud probe results in 6 Chicago Park District employees resigning, 5 facing discipline

Separately, City Hall Inspector General Deborah Witzburg’s investigation of COVID relief Paycheck Protection Program fraud “is a large-scale undertaking” that could lead to criminal charges.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2023

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The Chicago Yacht Club has a new commodore, a woman — the first in the club’s 148-year history

Lisa Curcio Gaston is also a retired Cook County judge.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2023

Paul Vallas outspent Brandon Johnson nearly 2-to-1 in losing mayoral bid

CHICAGO — Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas outspent Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson by a nearly 2-to-1 margin leading up to Vallas losing in April in the race to become Chicago’s next mayor.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 19, 2023

Robert Egan dies at 74; prosecuted ‘Killer Clown’ John Wayne Gacy

During his decadeslong career, Mr. Egan worked in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and in private practice as a criminal defense attorney.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2023

Cook County’s property tax system needs reform. Here’s how to fix it.

Accuracy in assessments, fair hiring, reforming the tax appeals process are some measures that must change, former Cook County Clerk David Orr writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 17, 2023

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Dozens of Cook County employees out after PPP fraud probe, Walmart closings fallout and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 17, 2023

Retrieving lost glasses ends with a personal best giant largemouth bass

Scott Oglanian made the catch at night last week in Cook County.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 17, 2023

How Black labor leaders propelled Brandon Johnson to the Chicago mayor’s office

CHICAGO — One warm evening last July, SEIU Local 73 President Dian Palmer got a call out of the blue from Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, who wanted to meet.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 16, 2023

Dozens of Cook County employees resign or are fired in clerk of court, county inspector general’s PPP fraud probe

Forty-eight court clerk’s office employees “no longer work” there after investigators found they defrauded the federal COVID relief Paycheck Protection Program. Six employees of other county agencies also have been found to have defrauded federal relief programs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 14, 2023

Woman attacked at home after ex-boyfriend mistakenly released from jail: ‘I could have died in that house’

CHICAGO — For more than an hour last Friday, a South Shore woman said she lived in fear of a violent death at the hands of her former boyfriend, who allegedly had forced his way into her apartment, brutally beat her and threatened her life.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 14, 2023

Mom charged in death of 1-year-old daughter found in plastic bag after 2017 Markham fire

Ana Marie Townsend was not identified until two years after the blaze. Her mother, Melody Townsend, was brought back from California to Illinois, police said Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023

Chicago’s ShotSpotter deal, funeral service details for two city firefighters and more in your news roundup

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Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 10, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 10, 2023

Cook County grand jury system needs to go

What other criminal justice system exists with a process that consists of an assistant state’s attorney and police officer presenting evidence without a cross-examination?

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2023

Let the jockeying begin for Brandon Johnson’s Cook County Board seat

A replacement for the mayor-elect’s seat on the board will be chosen by a group of elected Democratic committeemen. The new commissioner would serve a little over two years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023

Processions honor 2 Chicago firefighters who died this week as they are taken to funeral homes

A crowd of dozens of first responders and supporters gathered for separate processions from the Cook County medical examiner’s office to suburban funeral homes.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 7, 2023

Editorial: Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson found a place in his acceptance speech for God. But not Barack Obama

In its election Tuesday of Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson as its 57th mayor, Chicago chose an inspiring orator. This will be a City Hall first for most Chicagoans.

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Chicago Tribune · Apr 5, 2023

Brandon Johnson or Paul Vallas for Chicago mayor? Voters have their say as city waits to learn who won

CHICAGO — After a lengthy and highly charged election season, Chicago voters have gone to the polls to choose between Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson and former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas for mayor.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 3, 2023

Spring housing market ‘stalling’ as record low inventory plagues buyers

Ron Vlasic, 56, was one of 19 bidders on a $315,000, three-bedroom house in Des Plaines in February.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 3, 2023

As Chicago's most active voting precinct, Cook County inmates vote with help from jail and advocates

CHICAGO — Chicago’s most active voting precinct has an unlikely cornerstone. A big chunk of its voters don’t cast ballots at an elementary school gym or a library — they vote from jail.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023

Census Bureau’s inaccurate population estimates create ‘misleading narrative’ about Illinois

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has been trying to force the Census Bureau to retool its population estimates because they have been so awfully inaccurate going back years and years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023

Bernie Sanders leads thousands at UIC get-out-the-vote rally for Brandon Johnson: ‘We have the people’

The Vermont senator aimed to energize Johnson’s progressive base and lift turnout among younger voters, who failed to turn up for the first round of balloting.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2023

Cook County population drop second-worst in country

The county lost an estimated 68,000 people. Only Los Angeles County lost more.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 29, 2023

Cook County prosecutors drop case against man who spent nearly 30 years in jail for a double murder

David Wright had been convicted of killing two neighborhood friends, Tyrone Rockett and Robert Smith, in 1994. His confession was thrown out on appeal.

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