Cook County Circuit Court
Coverage of Cook County Circuit Court in the Nexus archive.
- Edgewater Neighbors’ Lawsuit Against City Over Broadway Rezoning Dismissed
A Cook County judge dismissed a lawsuit from Edgewater residents and business owners challenging the city's Broadway rezoning, ruling they failed to demonstrate constitutionally protected harms. The plaintiffs argued the city violated zoning code by not properly notifying property owners and limiting public hearing participation, but the judge found no prejudice or protected property interests were harmed.
- Chicago cop killing suspect sent back to jail by judge who previously freed him under controversial bail law
A Chicago police officer's killer, Alphanso Talley, was returned to jail after being released on electronic monitoring under Illinois' SAFE-T Act, which eliminated cash bail. Judge John Lyke Jr., who authorized Talley's release, now faces criticism after Talley allegedly committed the murder while unaccounted for in the monitoring system.
- Chicago cop killing suspect allegedly preyed on ‘joke of a system’ costing officers their lives: city leader
A Chicago man, Alphanso Talley, is charged with killing a police officer and injuring another after being released from custody under the Illinois SAFE-T Act. Talley has a nearly decade-long rap sheet and was taken into custody hours before the shooting in connection with a suspected armed robbery. The incident has sparked criticism of the justice system.
- Reporter's Notebook: Chicago cop killed after suspect released under SAFE-T Act
A Chicago police officer was killed and another wounded after a suspect, Alphanso Talley, was released under the Illinois SAFE-T Act. Talley had a lengthy criminal record and was accused of multiple crimes before the fatal shooting. The case has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the cashless bail system.