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Cook County judge
Coverage of Cook County judge in the Nexus archive.
- Ford City Mall to close its doors for good on Monday
Ford City Mall will close permanently on Monday following an emergency order from a Cook County judge due to structural issues and a non-functional fire suppression system. The last JCPenney in Chicago closed its doors on Sunday.
- Man fatally shot near Ford City Mall
A 21-year-old man, Martin Murillo, was fatally shot near Ford City Mall on Chicago's Southwest Side early Saturday. He was pronounced dead at Christ Medical Center after suffering a head wound. The gunman fled in a red SUV, and no arrests were reported. Ford City Mall is scheduled to close later this month due to a court order citing safety concerns.