Judges are spending more time on initial court hearings as they weigh whether to detain or release defendants. However, ...

Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans has pledged to provide additional training for all Cook County judges who hear ...

A new Cook County state’s attorney inherits crime problems aggravated by her predecessor, Kim Foxx. Eileen O’Neill Burke ...

Eileen O’Neill Burke, the Democratic candidate for Cook County state’s attorney, poses for a photo with Gloria Batey at Manny’s Deli in the West Loop on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.

A Cook County corrections officer was acquitted on Friday of charges stemming from an alleged jail beating amid allegations ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is renewing her calls for a Cook County judge to resign.

In 2021, Smollett was found guilty of five counts of disorderly conduct after it turned out he set up the attack.

Last year, state Rep. David Cook of Mansfield was quietly but steadily climbing the ranks of Texas politics. The sophomore ...

The 52-year-old progressive prosecutor transformed the state’s attorney’s office. Now, she’s ready for rest and rediscovery.

DECATUR, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — Macon County is getting a new State’s Attorney as Scott Rueter prepares to retire from the post.

The Texas Tribune thanks its sponsors. Become one. Latest News By Alejandro Serrano Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had sued the Biden administration after Border Patrol ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul is contending with pressures from environmental advocates and President-elect Donald Trump as she charts a path forward. By Grace Ashford A federal judge is likely to employ a ...