October 30, 2019
A state appeals court has ruled against a Cook County ordinance banning the jailing of children under 13, writing in a new opinion that the county board does not have the authority to bar commitment to the juvenile jail when a judge has determined it is necessary.
September 26, 2019
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Mike Morrissey, Deputy of City Wide Operations,for the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender announces his retirement. Mike has served the office for over 40 years. He has been an inspiring and dedicated advocate for the clients of this office, as well as a leader and mentor to 100's of Assistant Public Defenders.
Monday, April 15th, 2019 thru Friday, April 19th, 2019 is Amnesty Week at the Circuit Court of Cook County. During this time, collection fees are waived for traffic moving violations. This does not include parking or red light camera violations.
Amy Campanelli appeared on the Munir Muhammad Show.
Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke is scheduled to be sentenced Fridayfor the shooting death of Laquan McDonald
