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Texts, Phone Calls Will Remind Defendants Of Court Dates By Year's End

By December, automated calls and text should roll out countywide, Chief Judge Timothy Evans said.

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Parolee Shot Jogger, Ending Military Career, Then Killed Cabbie, Police Say

Joseph Brown, 25, was on parole when he shot two men, one fatally, in 2016, prosecutors said.

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48 Court Workers In Trouble For Allegedly Showing Up Late, Leaving Early

All 48 sheriff's deputies and supervisors worked weekends at the courthouse at 26th and California.

Clerk Sold Marijuana From Behind Meat Counter, Police Say

Don Williams, 36, was charged with selling marijuana at A&J Food Market at 342 W. 75th St.

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Jason Van Dyke's Attorney Wants To Move Trial Away From Cook County

Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke fatally shot 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times in 2014.

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3 Officers Charged With Laquan McDonald Cover-Up Plead Not Guilty

Officer Jason Van Dyke fatally shot Laquan McDonald in 2014. Four police officers have been charged.

Little Village »

Jason Van Dyke Testifies About Laquan McDonald Shooting Aftermath

Van Dyke said he thought he'd be fired if he didn't talk to his supervisors after the 2014 shooting.

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Laquan McDonald Demonstrator Regrets Snapping Fingers In Court, Lawyer Says

Teacher Moises Bernal faces up to six months in jail for contempt of court at a Jason Van Dyke hearing.

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Free Day Care Launches Inside 26th Street Courthouse

The free drop-in center can house up to 27 kids from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

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Cellphone Lockers Are Coming Back to 26th and Cal, Chief Judge Says

Cellphones have been banned since 2013. Popular storage lockers will be re-installed Monday.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.