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Jail Inmates: We Were Held An Extra Day Because Of Computer Problem
Five former Cook County Jail inmates are suing the Sheriff’s office.Five former Cook County Jail inmates are suing the Sheriff’s office.
Rep. Jackson Released From Mayo Clinic
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) has been released from the Mayo Clinic.
Vrdolyak Released From Prison
Former Chicago alderman and political powerbroker Edward Vrdolyak will be released from prison Thursday.
Preckwinkle: Despite Tax Hikes, Cook County Residents Will Save $400M
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said Wednesday that even with hikes in some taxes and fees in her 2012 budget plan, county residents are saving $400 million with the rollback of the infamous 2008 sales tax hike.
Rehab Center Prepares Orphaned Bald Eaglets For Return To The Wild
Instead of throwing a bon voyage party for two orphaned American eaglets, rehabbers are making them work for their supper so they will be ready to return to the wild.
Wrongfully Convicted Man Adjusts To Freedom After 21 Years
A 46-year-old Humboldt Park man is adjusting to his newfound freedom, after 21 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.
Supreme Court Denies Peterson’s Bid For Release
The Illinois Supreme Court has denied former Bolingbrook cop Drew Peterson’s request to be released from jail while he awaits trial on charges that he killed his third wife, Kathleen Savio.
Sun-Times: Release Drew Peterson
An editorial in the Chicago Sun-Times says accused wife killer Drew Peterson should be freed from jail.
Peterson To Ask State Supreme Court For Release From Jail
Former Bolingbrook police Sgt. Drew Peterson is taking his case to the Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday, in an effort to get out of jail.
Man Released After Being Sentenced To Time Served For Molestation
A man is out of jail, after pleading guilty, but mentally ill, to molesting two young boys in Northwest Indiana, and being sentenced to time served.
Attorneys File For Drew Peterson’s Release
Attorneys for Drew Peterson expect to file a motion today, seeking the former Bolingbrook police sergeant’s release pending trial for murder in the death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio.
Milton Bradley Released By Seattle Mariners
The notorious Milton Bradley officially has been released from the Seattle Mariners.
Durbin, Kirk Disagree On Bin Laden Photos
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) do not agree on whether photos of the slain Osama bin Laden should have been released to the public.
Chicago Reacts: Bin Laden Photos Won’t Be Released
Chicagoans are reacting to the decision by President Barack Obama not to make public the gruesome death photos of Osama bin Laden.
Local Experts Weigh Merits Of Releasing Bin Laden Death Photos
The push is on for the public release of the graphic pictures of Osama bin Laden’s corpse, but some local experts have their doubts about the idea.
Alleged Burge Torture Victim Leaves Prison
A man who claimed he was tortured into a false confession by police detectives under Cmdr. Jon Burge has been released from prison after 25 years.
Gun Owner Privacy Battle Headed To Court
The issue of gun owner privacy – or secrecy – is heading to the courts.
Report: Bears To Release Chester Taylor
A published report says the Bears are planning to release backup running back Chester Taylor before next season.
Ryan’s Attorneys To Appeal To Obama
Attorneys for former Gov. George Ryan are taking their case directly to the White House, after a federal appeals panel refused to let Ryan out of prison to spend time with his dying wife.
Ryan Awaits Answer On Possible Release
Former Gov. George Ryan should find out later today if he will be granted a temporary release from prison.
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