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State Sen. Hastings sues Frankfort P.D. over domestic abuse report; Cook Co. State's Atty says not representing Hastings
Former Cook County Assistant State's Attorney Paul Castiglione is representing State Sen. Michael Hastings in suing the village of Frankfort, accusing "someone" at the village of conspiring with Hastings' estranged wife to politically damage Hastings amid contentious election campaign -
IL Supreme Court to decide if IL 'transportation lockbox' amendment applies to Cook County, as well as state govt
A coalition of road and transportation contractors have asked the Illinois Supreme Court to rule that Cook County has violated the so-called Safe Roads Amendment by refusing to spend $250 million more annually on transportation projects, rather than county operations. -
Foxx, Cook County prosecutors could face possible sanctions for allegedly misleading public about Smollett case
Illinois Supreme Court rules state it is considered “professional misconduct for a lawyer to… engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation" -
Special prosecutor report: Foxx, deputy prosecutors deceived, misled public about Smollett case
A newly released report from Special Prosecutor Dan Webb asserts Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and others in her office may face further investigation for professional ethics violations in the handling of the Jussie Smollett case. -
22 new judges selected to serve on Cook County Court bench
Roster of new judges includes five former Cook County judges and six lawyers serving in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office