Toni Preckwinkle Archives

Chicago to remain sanctuary city for immigrants despite Trump’s threat

City and county officials have said they will maintain ordinances that limit cooperation with federal agents seeking to arrest suspected undocumented immigrants.

by Jeanne Kuang November 14, 2016February 1, 2024

Unequal Treatment

Cook County commissioners to examine bail practices in public hearing

Experts and affected residents will meet with commissioners in November to talk about Cook County’s bail practices.

by Jeanne Kuang and Camille Darko October 24, 2016December 5, 2023

Unequal Treatment

Lawsuit: Cash bail in Cook County violates rights of poor accused of crimes

A newly filed lawsuit contends that thousands of poor people, especially African Americans, are being illegally locked up before trial in Cook County because they are too poor to be able to post bond.

by Emily Hoerner and Jeanne Kuang October 16, 2016December 5, 2023

Cook County Jail

The Big Chill: Inmates contend Cook County cheating on ensuring warm jail cells

Cook County officials have been reporting cozy temperatures from inside jail cells. But lawsuit shows: They weren’t taking those temperatures inside the cells.

by Emily Hoerner April 27, 2016February 1, 2024

Foxx mandate also a mandate for Anita to resign now

An incumbent Cook County State’s Attorney has not been defeated in a primary since at least 1896. There is a message there: Anita Alvarez should resign now.

by Rob Warden March 24, 2016December 5, 2023

2016 Primary

Loss a “mystery” to well-regarded Cook County judge candidate

Anthony Simpkins was rated qualified by several bar groups, but Tuesday night, voters picked his opponent Rhonda Crawford to fill the South Side judicial sub-circuit vacancy that Simpkins has filled since he was appointed to the post by the Supreme Court in 2014.

by Emily Hoerner March 17, 2016December 5, 2023

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