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Other states' policies on internal police files vary
James Preston thinks police internal-affairs files should be made public. And he’s far from a police critic.
From the Springfield State Journal-Register.

Police consultant at center of lawsuit
A $100,000 no-bid Chicago Police Department contract with Charles Bowen -- the former Cook County commissioner who spent more than 15 years as Mayor Daley's chief liaison to black ministers -- is at the center of an unprecedented legal battle between City Hall and the inspector general's office.
From the Chicago Sun-Times.

Brother of 'Dark Knight' director planned escape from a Chicago jail, officials say
Inside the spartan federal prison cell where a brother of "The Dark Knight" director Christopher Nolan was being held, officials allegedly found tools for a Batman-like escape: 31 feet of rope made from bedsheets, a harness, a razor and a metal clip that could unlock handcuffs.
From the Chicago Tribune.

Taxpayers paid lion's share of Lewistown suit
The terms of a settlement agreement for a Title IX lawsuit filed against the Lewistown School District were recently released, and taxpayers bore the brunt of the $101,800 in costs.
From the Peoria Journal Star.

Back to wall: Is Drew's nephew persecuted?
A nephew of Drew Peterson's slain third wife says prosecutors will call him to the witness stand during the disgraced former cop's trial, and he believes the testimony is going to cost him a year of his life.
From the Aurora Beacon News.

Assistant prosector cleared in assault
An assistant Will County state's attorney has been cleared of allegations he sexually assaulted an office secretary this summer.
From the Aurora Beacon News.

Kane judiciary over budget, too
The heads of two Kane County public safety and court offices, expected to go over budget before the end of the year, now likely will have to go hat in hand to the county board for more money.
From the Aurora Beacon News.

Whitson-Owen named one of state's '40 Under 40 Attorneys to Watch'
Former Herrin resident Eugenia "Gena" Whitson-Owen, 39, a 13-year trial attorney for Smith Amundsen LLC in Chicago, has been selected as one of "Illinois 40 Under 40 Attorneys to Watch." The honor is presented annually by publications, The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer.
From the Southern Illinoisan.