Craig Johnson
Coverage of Craig Johnson in the Nexus archive.
- Elk Grove Village to pay $10.5 million to family of man killed by police officers in 2023
Elk Grove Village will pay $10.5 million to the family of Jack Murray, a man fatally shot by police officers in 2023 while in emotional distress. The settlement was approved despite mayor Craig Johnson's objections, with the payment sourced from insurance providers, and follows a wrongful-death lawsuit alleging negligence by officers.
- Shootings often rise in Philly when school’s out. Violence prevention groups hope to change that.
Shootings in Philadelphia often rise during summer when school is out, prompting violence prevention groups to launch programs like summer camps and structured activities to keep youth safe. Despite a 40% decrease in shootings compared to the previous year, young people remain at higher risk due to social media pressures and perceived adult indifference.
- Chicago suburb offers buyers a chance to enter raffle for single-family homes
Elk Grove Village, a Chicago suburb, is introducing a raffle system to sell 20 new single-family homes built by a developer. Buyers must reside in the village and commit to living in the home for five years, with the raffle scheduled for July 18. The initiative aims to address a housing shortage and test a novel approach to home sales.