Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The significant increase in the number of times Chicago police officers have used force against members of the public since 2022 merits a “full-scale review,” Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office told a federal judge.
A judge has raised doubts about the appointment of a special prosecutor in two cases involving a former Chicago police detective who has been accused of misconduct, requesting a representative of Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke to come to court and explain the office’s position.
House must pass amendments by the end of the week to appear on the ballot.
The Illinois Supreme Court can't both overstep the bounds of their constitutional authority by ousting a judge for publicly supporting President Trump, while also claiming they can't be sued for that action because they were supposedly acting under their constitutional authority, said the ousted judge in a new court filing.
A program run by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) called Tails of Redemption is helping detainees and dogs find purpose and build new skills together.