Prosecutors
Prosecutors Suspended For Not Charging Man Who Burned Family After Previous Threat
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has suspended two prosecutors for failing to approve criminal charges against a man who had threatened to set his kids on fire after filling a bathtub with gasoline – then actually set them on fire three months later.
Drew Peterson Trial Wraps For The Week
The Drew Peterson trial has wrapped for the week.
Judge In Drew Peterson Trial To Rule On Latest Mistrial Request Wednesday
The judge in the Drew Peterson murder trial has sent jurors home early for the day, as he weighs a new request by defense attorneys to declare a mistrial. The judge said he will rule on the request Wednesday.
Ground Broken For New DuPage Investigation Center Honoring Jeanine Nicarico
Ground has been broken for the new Jeanine Nicarico Advocacy Center in Wheaton.
Kane County State’s Attorney: Raises Needed To Keep Prosecutors From Leaving
The Kane County State’s Attorney is planning to ask for raises for his staff, and he says the reason is crucial.
Lake County Prosecutors Dismiss 20-Year-Old Rape Case
Lake County prosecutors dismissed a 20-year-old rape case Tuesday.
Prosecutors: Cubs’ Starlin Castro Won’t Be Charged In Alleged Assault
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s office this week declined to pursue charges against the rising Cubs star.
For Sale: Blagojevich Home; Judge Sets $450,000 Bond
A judge set bond at $450,000 for convicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was warned he could lose his home if he violates the agreement.
Report: Prosecutors Expanding Torture Probe After Burge Conviction
Federal prosecutors who sent former police Cmdr. Jon Burge to prison for lying about the torture of criminal suspects have now turned their attention to detectives implicated in torture, and to former Cook County prosecutors.
Blagojevich Completes Testimony At Retrial
Rod Blagojevich wrapped up his testimony at his corruption retrial on Tuesday after seven days on the witness stand, including three days of cross-examination by federal prosecutors.
Prosecutors Begin Cross-Examining Blagojevich, Call Him A Liar
Federal prosecutors wasted no time painting Rod Blagojevich as a habitual liar on Thursday as they began cross examining the former governor at his corruption retrial on Thursday.
Prosecution Rests, Blago’s Defense To Begin Presenting Case Monday
After federal prosecutors rested their case against former Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Thursday, defense attorneys told the judge they plan to begin calling witnesses next week.
Judge Cautions Blagojevich About Media Interviews
Federal prosecutors accused Rod Blagojevich of “out-and-out fabrications” in recent media interviews, prompting the judge to advise the former governor “to restrain himself.”
Alvarez, Preckwinkle Spar Over Budget Cuts
Sparks wre flying Tuesday afternoon at the Cook County Board, over the size of budget cuts in the Cook County State’s Attorneys’ office.
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