DNA May Exonerate Men who Served 23 Years in Illinois Jails
Murder is one of the most serious crimes on the statute book. Killing another justifiably carries a long prison sentence […]
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Attorney General Claims Link Between “Criminal Aliens” & Chicago Crime
The Trump administration has frequently claimed there is a link between immigrants and crime. It’s a perception that is rejected
Woman is Chased, Shot 12 Times and Killed in Chicago’s Logan Square
Fatal shootings are commonplace in Chicago, but a homicide when a woman was shot 12 times and killed in Logan
Hot Summers and Homicides – Does Weather Impact Crime?
There’s a common perception that hot weather drives up crimes like homicides in big cities. However, while hot summers tend
5 Facts About Chicago Gun Shows
Lots of politicians and other public personalities claim that gun shows are a loophole in the legal process of buying,
More than 5,000 Illegal Guns Are Seized in Chicago
Hopes that gun crime is being brought under control on the streets of Chicago are challenged by the number of
Convictions That Bar You from a Gun Owner’s Card in Illinois
A gun owner’s card in Chicago is officially called an owner’s identification (FOID) card. It is issued by the Illinois
Outrage over Federal Plans to Increase Asset Forfeiture
Asset forfeiture is one of the most controversial aspects of the criminal justice system. It allows property to be seized
Chicago Lyft Driver is Latest Ride Sharing Driver to be Charged with Rape
Ride hailing services have expanded rapidly across the country in recent years. However, concerns about the behavior of drivers have
Man Sentenced to 10 Years Over Shooting At Correctional Officer in River West Bar
A man who fired at least twice at a now deceased Cook County correctional officer has been sentenced to 10