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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
CAMERAS IN COURTROOMS
Chicago Tribune
Justice system debates merits of cameras in courtrooms
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-illinois-court-cameras-20120125,0,7762106.story
VACANT PROPERTIES IN CHICAGO AREA
Huffington Post
The Chicago Region's Vacant Property Problem: A Data Snapshot
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dory-rand/chicago-vacant-properties_b_1217419.html
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
CAMERAS IN COURTROOMS
Chicago Tribune
Cook County chief judge wants to try cameras in courtroom
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-illinois-high-court-allows-cameras-in-courts-20120124,0,2535773.story
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WORKING TOGETHER
Skokie Review
Skokie Police launch new enforcement operations
http://skokie.suntimes.com/news/10111363-418/skokie-police-launch-new-enforcement-operations.html
TRIAL TO ALLOW EVIDENCE FROM SHERIFF’S OFFICE RAID
Herald News
Trial set for woman accused of mistreating animals near Tinley
http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/10191588-418/trial-set-for-woman-accused-of-mistreating-animals-near-tinley.html
SUBURBAN COURTHOUSE CLOSURES
Morton Grove Champion
Niles, Morton Grove police officials: Courthouse closures just shift burden
http://mortongrove.suntimes.com/news/10190712-418/niles-morton-grove-police-officials-courthouse-closures-just-shift-burden.html
Thursday, January 19, 2012
UBURBAN COURTHOUSE CLOSINGS
Daily Herald
Weekend Cook County court closings under scrutiny
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120118/news/701189672/
PANEL TO DECIDE WHERE TO HOUSE TRANSGENDER INMATE
Chicago Tribune
Special panel to decide where to house transgender convict
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-transgender-jail-0119-20120119,0,472445.story
COOK COUNTY BOARD’S ICE DETAINER POLICY UNDER DEBATE
NWI Times
County to debate immigration and sheriff cooperation
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/illinois/chicago/county-to-debate-immigration-and-sheriff-cooperation/article_b6af3b2e-21c2-586f-80c3-e50ca0489ae2.html
Chicago Tribune
County to hold hearing on jailed illegal immigrants
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-cook-county-board-0119-20120119,0,1547462.story
NBC Chicago
Commissioners Divided on Detainer Ordinance
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/cook-county-ice-ins-detainers-137630168.html
Daily Herald
Cook County plans hearings for law on jailed illegal immigrants
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120118/news/701189674/
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
SHERIFF’S POLICE NAB RAIL YARD THIEF
NWI Times
Sheriff's police arrest suspect in railroad yard theft
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/illinois/sheriff-s-police-arrest-suspect-in-railroad-yard-theft/article_46021d4f-a43e-552f-a661-8f26cd17a91f.html
ABC Local
Alleged railroad yard thief nabbed
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=8507977
COMMISSIONERS WANT TO HALT SUBURBAN COURTHOUSE CLOSINGS
Daily Herald
Cook commissioners want to halt court closings
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120116/news/701169810/
COOK COUNTY ICE DETAINER DEBATE
Washington Times
Bail jumper fuels Chicago illegals debate
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/15/bail-jumper-fuels-chicago-illegals-debate/
MAINE TOWNSHIP SEEKS AWARD FOR FORMER SHERIFF’S OFFICER
Park Ridge – Trib Local
Maine Township Seeks Citizen Award Nominations
http://triblocal.com/park-ridge/community/stories/2012/01/maine-township-seeks-citizen-award-nominations/
Friday, January 13, 2012
INTERNATIONAL FUGITIVES
Chicago Tribune
Durbin pushes for international fugitives' capture
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-bc-il--capturingfugitives,0,2600157.story
Chicago Tribune
Law officials map out strategy to catch more fugitiveshttp://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/fugitives/ct-met-fugitives-durbin-20120113,0,6761778.story
Fox Chicago
Senator Dick Durbin Pushes for International Fugitives' Capture
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/metro/senator-dick-durbin-illinois-pushes-for-international-fugitives-capture-20120112
Pekin Times
Durbin pushes for international fugitives’ capture
http://www.pekintimes.com/newsnow/x1112931023/Durbin-pushes-for-international-fugitives-capture
SNOWS CAUSES MINOR TRAFFIC INCIDENTS
Herald News
Snow brings traffic tie-ups, fender benders and — finally — sledding to Southland
http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/9968359-418/snow-brings-traffic-tie-ups-crashes-cancellations-to-southland.html
LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARDS
Morton Grove
Two Morton Grove police officers receive merit honors from Cook County
http://mortongrove.suntimes.com/news/crime/9837696-418/two-morton-grove-police-officers-receive-merit-honors-from-cook-county.html
Thursday, January 12, 2012
ICE DETAINERS
Sun-Times
Preckwinkle stands firm on not holding illegal immigrants in jail once bond is posted
http://www.suntimes.com/news/brown/9957277-452/preckwinkle-continues-support-of-not-holding-illegal-immigrants-in-jail-once-they-post-bond.html
NBC Chicago
Preckwinkle Blasted for Ignoring ICE Laws
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Preckwinkle-ICE-Laws-Cook-County-137188118.html
SHERIFF’S POLICE AMONG ASSISTING AGENCIES IN FBI INVESTIGATION
Kings’ Nationwide Leader Augustin Zambrano Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for RICO Conspiracy and Related Gang Crimes
http://www.fbi.gov/chicago/press-releases/2012/latin-kings-nationwide-leader-augustin-zambrano-sentenced-to-60-years-in-prison-for-rico-conspiracy-and-related-gang-crimes
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
SHERIFF’S POLICE SKETCH ARTIST ASSISTS IN CASE
Sun-Times
Sketch released of suspect in ‘fender-bender’ holdup
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/9934120-418/sketch-released-of-suspect-in-fender-bender-holdup.html
COURTHOUSE CLOSURES ON WEEKENDS CREATES STIR
Park Ridge Herald-Advocate
Area police officials: Courthouse closures just shift burden
http://parkridge.suntimes.com/news/9727138-418/area-police-officials-courthouse-closures-just-shift-burden.html
Oak Leaves
Chief concerned about bond court changes
http://oakpark.suntimes.com/news/9912322-418/chief-concerned-about-bond-court-changes.html
Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
Riverside and Brookfield police chiefs hot about weekend court closures
http://www.rblandmark.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=8473
CHICAGO GANG TERRITORY VS. HOMICIDES
Chicago Magazine
Chicago Gang Territory vs 2011 Chicago Homicides
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/The-312/December-2011/Chicago-Gang-Territory-vs-2011-Chicago-Homicides/?fb_ref=top&fb_source=other_oneline
Monday, January 09, 2012
SHERIFF’S POLICE SEE INCREASE TRAFFIC STOPS
Chicago Tribune
Police stopping, ticketing fewer drivers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-ticket-drop-20120108,0,1264730.story?page=1
The State Journal Register
Report: Police in Illinois stop fewer people
http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x1468792825/Report-Police-in-Illinois-stop-fewer-people
WBEZ 91.5
Report: Police in Illinois stop fewer people
http://www.wbez.org/story/report-police-illinois-stop-fewer-people-95375
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
MENTALLY ILL AT COOK COUNTY JAIL
Chicago Tribune
Mom makes agonizing decision, turns her daughter in
http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/ct-met-mentally-ill-jail-20120106,0,7993126.story
COURTHOUSES TO CLOSE ON WEEKENDS
ABC
Weekend court closings will impact suburban police
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=8492069
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
ICE DETAINERS
Chicago Tribune
How to fix the mistake of the Chavez 11, aka Cook County commissioners who weakened jail-release law
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-met-kass-0105-20120105,0,1400307.column
NBC Chicago
Call for Cooperation Between County, Immigration Officials Renewed
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/cook-county-immigration-detainers-saul-chavez-136708078.html
FUGITVE WARRANTS UNIT ASSISTS SKOKIE POLICE
Skokie Trib Local
Skokie police target subjects of outstanding warrants
http://triblocal.com/skokie/2012/01/04/skokie-police-target-subjects-of-outstanding-warrants/
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
SUBURBAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS OPPOSE COURTHOUSE CLOSINGS
River Forest
Chief: Courthouse closing would affect River Forest patrols
http://riverforest.suntimes.com/news/9794991-418/chief-courthouse-closing-would-affect-river-forest-patrols.html
SUIT FILED AFTER JAIL FIGHT
Daily Herald
Suspect in Hoffman murders files suit after jail fight
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120103/news/701039722/
SHERIFF’S OFFICE ASSISTS IN FBI CASE
Naperville Sun
Ex-con from Bolingbrook charged with sex trafficking
http://napervillesun.suntimes.com/news/9799138-418/ex-con-from-bolingbrook-charged-with-sex-trafficking.html
ICE DETAINERS
Chicago Tribune
Cook County's Saul Chavez moment
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-met-kass-0104-20120104,0,679409.column
Sun-Times
DUI suspect on the run – victim’s family blames politicians
http://www.suntimes.com/9798580-417/dui-suspect-on-the-run-victims-family-blames-politicians.html
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
OFF DUTY OFFICER ATTACKED
Sun-Times
Prosecutors: Bickering female roomies join forces to beat officer
http://www.suntimes.com/news/crime/9746879-418/prosecutors-bickering-roommates-join-forces-to-beat-officer.html
SUBURBAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS OPPOSE COURTHOUSE CLOSINGS
Daily Herald
Suburban police chiefs seek compromise with Cook County
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120102/news/701029837/
COOK COUNTY DETAINEE CHARGED IN MURDER FOR HIRE PLOT
Chicago Tribune
Inmate charged in murder-for-hire plot
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-inmate-charged-in-murderforhire-plot-20120101,0,4927610.story
NEW YEAR’S EVE DUI CHECKPOINT
Chicago Tribune
Cook County authorities to conduct driving checkpoints on New Year's weekend
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/sns-ap-il--cookcounty-checkpoints,0,2197670.story
Western Springs
Cook Country Sheriff Reminds You to Drive Responsibly on New Year's Eve
http://westernsprings.patch.com/articles/cook-country-sheriff-reminds-you-to-drive-responsibly-on-new-year-s-eve
Friday, December 30, 2011
SUBURBAN COURTHOUSES TO CLOSE ON WEEKENDS
Daily Herald
Police mad about weekend courthouse closings
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111229/news/712299773/
NWI Times
Weekend hearings at Markham courthouse to end
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/illinois/burnham/weekend-hearings-at-markham-courthouse-to-end/article_6107d242-0c83-5f6c-9725-6ee8808b5631.html
Sun-Times
Saturday weddings at Cook County suburban courthouses ending
http://www.suntimes.com/news/cityhall/9711979-418/saturday-weddings-at-cook-county-suburban-courthouses-ending.html
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
ANIMAL WELFARE CASE CONTINUED
Southtown Star
Judge sides with prosecutors on search warrant; animal welfare case continued
http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/9670407-418/judge-sides-with-prosecutors-on-search-warrant-animal-welfare-case-continued.html
Oak Forest Patch
Judge: Search Warrant That Led to the Hauling Off of 100 Painted Pastures Animals Stands
http://oakforest.patch.com/articles/judge-search-warrant-that-rescued-off-100-animals-stands
REHABBING FORD HEIGHTS
Chicago Tribune
Mayor hopes to renew Ford Heights by raffling off its homes
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-ford-heights-raffle-house-20111228,0,6906673.story
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
COOK COUNTY JAIL POLICY ON TRANSGENDER INMATES
Chicago News Cooperative
Trying Times For Transgender Inmates
http://www.chicagonewscoop.org/trying-times-for-transgender-inmates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trying-times-for-transgender-inmates
NY Times
For Transgender Detainees, a Jail Policy Offers Some Security
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/23/us/for-transgender-detainees-a-jail-policy-offers-some-security.html?_r=1
SHERIFF’S CORRECTIONAL OFFICER HELPS DISTRIBUTE CHRISTMAS MEALS TO NEEDY
Southtown Star
Restaurant owners, Southlanders help feed those in need on Christmas
http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/neighborhoodstar/oaklawn/9537872-418/restaurant-owners-southlanders-help-feed-those-in-need-on-christmas.html
CARDINAL MAKES CHRISTMAS VISIT TO COOK COUNTY JAIL
ABC Local
Cardinal George visits jail, hospital
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=8479622
KWQC
Chicago cardinal to celebrate Christmas Mass
http://www.kwqc.com/Global/story.asp?S=16390844
CLOSING MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES
NY Times
Ripple Effects of Center Closings Will Continue for Many Years
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/us/impact-of-chicago-mental-health-cuts-will-be-clear-soon-on-the-streets.html
SHRINKING THE JAIL POPULATION
Chicago Reader
Toni Preckwinkle's plan to shrink the jail population
http://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2011/12/22/toni-preckwinkles-plan-to-shrink-the-jail-population
Thursday, December 22, 2011
MAN THOUGHT TO BE GACY VICTIM ALIVE
Associated Press
Ore. man stunned family feared he was Gacy victim
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ju4h2PZSTY05MgWxzHDxuIrgiceQ?docId=997bc5781ce24a0ab24bc6cbfd81b4d9
Grandforks Herald
Oregon man stunned to discover family feared he was Gacy victim
http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/224582/group/homepage/
Oregon Live
John Wayne Gacy: Missing man found in Beaverton explains his 34-year absence
http://www.oregonlive.com/beaverton/index.ssf/2011/12/john_wayne_gacy_missing_man_fo.html
CNN
Man believed to be victim of serial killer John Wayne Gacy found alive
http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/21/man-believed-to-be-victim-of-serial-killer-john-wayne-gacy-found-alive/
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
MAN THOUGHT TO BE GACY VICTIM FOUND ALIVE
ABC Local
Man believed to be Gacy victim found after 34 years
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=8474997
MSNBC
Presumed victim of serial killer alive and well
http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/21/9607934-presumed-victim-of-serial-killer-alive-and-well
Daily Herald
Second potential Gacy victim found alive in Oregon
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111221/news/712219866/
Chicago Tribune
Another man thought to be Gacy victim is alive
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-another-man-thought-to-be-gacy-victim-is-alive-20111221,0,4917906.story
NBC Chicago
Another Presumed Gacy Victim Found Alive
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Another-Presumed-Gacy-Victim-Found-Alive-135993508.html
WLS am
Man believed to be Gacy victim found, living in Oregon
http://www.wlsam.com/Article.asp?id=2359090&spid=
Chicago Sun-Times
Glen Ellyn man, thought to be Gacy victim, found living in Oregon
http://www.suntimes.com/9576691-417/glen-ellyn-man-thought-to-be-gacy-victim-found-living-in-oregon.html
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
SHERIFF’S OFFICE HELPS WITH TOY DRIVE
Chicago Sun-Times
Beaten priest, 80, returns to South Side parish, cracks jokes
http://www.suntimes.com/news/9557987-418/robbed-beaten-priest-80-returns-to-south-side-parish-cracks-jokes.html
Fox Chicago
Beaten Priest Daniel Mallette Back at Mass, Giving to Community
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/crime/beaten-priest-rev-daniel-mallette-beaten-reward-back-mass-st-margaret-scotland-church-20111220
NBC Chicago
Beaten Priest Inspires Toy Drive
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Beaten-Priest-Inspires-Toy-Drive-135919078.html
Monday, December 19, 2011
GANGS & POLITICS
Chicago Magazine
Gangs and Politicians in Chicago: An Unholy Alliance
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/January-2012/Gangs-and-Politicians-An-Unholy-Alliance/index.php?cparticle=1&siarticle=0#artanc
COOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S POLICE INVESTIGATING GLENVIEW CRASH
Journal Topics
3 Car Collision On Glenview Road Sends Six To Hospital
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_d3360cba-2a68-11e1-bcad-0019bb30f31a.html
Chicago Tribune
6 injured in rollover crash in unincorporated Glenview
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-6-injured-in-rollover-crash-in-unincorporated-glenview-20111218,0,7080266.story
NBC Chicago
7 Hurt in Glenview Car Crash
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/7-Hurt-in-Glenview-Car-Crash-135829293.html
Friday, December 16, 2011
SHERIFF’S OFFICE ASSISTS IN SEARCH
My Suburban Life- Lemont
Lemont police charge homeless man with robbing Lemont National Bank
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/lemont/breaking/x874346993/Lemont-police-charge-homeless-man-with-robbing-Lemont-National-Bank
Lemont Patch
Police: Homeless Man Took Cab From Local Bar After Robbing Lemont Bank
http://lemont.patch.com/articles/man-charged-in-lemont-bank-robbery
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
LAWMAKERS LIGHTEN UP ON SMALL CEMETERIES
Chicago Tribune
Illinois lawmakers lighten up on smaller cemeteries
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-burr-oak-cemetery-changes-20111214,0,1467182.story
MAN GETS MAXIMUM SENTENCE FOR DOGFIGHTING
Chicago Sun-Times
Man gets three years for running massive dogfighting operation
http://www.suntimes.com/news/crime/9442469-418/man-gets-three-years-for-running-massive-dogfighting-operation.html
MAN KILLED BY AUGER
Trib Local
Lake in the Hills man dies after fall into auger
http://triblocal.com/lake-in-the-hills/2011/12/13/lake-in-the-hills-man-dies-after-fall-into-auger/
Daily Herald
Lake in the Hills man killed after clothing trapped in machinery
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111213/news/712139735/
MAN ACCUSED OF BRUTAL ATTACK IN SOUTH LOOP ARRESTED AGAIN
Chicago Tribune
Panhandler who beat woman in South Loop arrested again
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-panhandler-who-beat-woman-in-south-loop-arrested-again-20111214,0,6997391.story
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
COOK COUNTY JAIL GARDEN
The Packer
Locally grown produce project aims to resume
http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/know-your-market/Locally-grown-produce-project-aims-to-resume-135443898.html?ref=898
Monday, December 12, 2011
SHERIFF’S POLICE CAR RAMMED
Journal Online
Probe Possible Link To Train-Car Collisions
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_c0165292-2276-11e1-9a4f-001a4bcf6878.html
Morton Grove Champion
Niles man shot with stun gun after ramming police car in Maine Township
http://mortongrove.suntimes.com/news/crime/9344183-418/niles-man-shot-with-stun-gun-after-ramming-police-car-in-maine-township.htm
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
PRIEST BEATEN DURING ROBBERY
CBS News
Sleeping priest, 80, severely beaten in Chicago rectory
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57337966-504083/sleeping-priest-80-severely-beaten-in-chicago-rectory/
Chicago Tribune
Priest beaten during robbery at South Side parish
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-priest-beaten-20111207,0,5694786.story
Sun-Times
After beating 80-year-old priest, robber asked for prayers
http://www.suntimes.com/9276942-417/after-beating-80-year-old-priest-robber-asked-for-prayers.html
Monday, December 5, 2011
ESCAPED INMATE CAUGHT
Chicago Tribune
Prison inmate captured in portable toilet after escaping from moving van in Lockport
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-prison-inmate-escapes-from-moving-van-in-lockport-20111202,0,1477692.story
The Republic
Ill. inmate, 37, escapes from moving van on his way back to prison, found in a portable potty
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/2caf8d6e7311444a8985fd00b3b74006/IL--Inmate-Escape/
Rockford Register Star
Illinois inmate escapes, captured on way to prison
http://www.rrstar.com/news/x1622886452/Illinois-inmate-escapes-captured-on-way-to-prison
Friday, December 2, 2011
GACY VICTIM IDENTIFIED THROUGH DNA
Atlanta Journal
DNA test shows construction worker was Gacy victim
http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/dna-test-shows-construction-1244575.html
Sacramento Bee
DNA Analysis at UNT Health Science Center Gives Name to Another Gacy Victimhttp://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/01/4093473/dna-analysis-at-unt-health-science.html
Digital Journal
DNA Analysis at UNT Health Science Center Gives Name to Another Gacy Victimhttp://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/509731
SHERIFF’S YOUTH SERVICES MEDAL OF HONOR AWARDS
Tinley Park Patch
Township Youth Commission Participants Find Fun, Camaraderie in Service Work
http://tinleypark.patch.com/articles/township-youth-commission-participants-find-fun-camaraderie-in-the-service-work
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
GACY VICTIM IDENTIFIED THROUGH DNA
NBC Chicago
Sheriff Identifies John Wayne Gacy Victimhttp://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/134669343.html
Boston Herald
John Wayne Gacy murder victim is identifiedhttp://www.bostonherald.com/news/national/midwest/view/20111130john_wayne_gacy
_murder_victim_is_identified/srvc=news&position=also
Yahoo
Gacy victim ID'd as man, 19, who vanished in 1976
http://news.yahoo.com/gacy-victim-idd-man-19-vanished-1976-175557147.html;_ylt=AqOdoYZG9K46zVHVo4hgY4W1qHQA;_ylu=
X3oDMTE2MjFyZjd0BG1pdAMEcG9zAzEEc2VjA01lZGlhU2VhcmNoUmVzdWx0c0liWEhS;_ylv=3
CNN
Illinois IDs Gacy victim after 3 decades
http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/29/justice/illinois-gacy-victim/index.html?hpt=ju_c2
Providence Journal
DNA test shows construction worker was Gacy victimhttp://hosted2.ap.org/RIPRJ/6397c79c7d3340859b7550b24c166e13/Article_2011-11-29-Gacy%20Exhumations/id-1264a8bceec74bc7a640d2debbafcea7
London Free Press
Gacy's Victim 19 identified: Illinois copshttp://www.lfpress.com/news/world/2011/11/29/19035671.html
Baltimore Sun
DNA identifies Gacy victim
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation-world/ct-met-gacy-victim-identified-20111130,0,3080214.story
SignOn San Diego
DNA test shows construction worker was Gacy victimhttp://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/nov/29/dna-test-shows-construction-worker-was-gacy-victim/
Washington Post
DNA test shows construction worker was Gacy victim, solves mystery for anguished family
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/cook-county-sheriff-dna-identifies-19-year-old-construction-worker-as-john-wayne-gacy-victim/2011/11/29/gIQAM4V88N_story.html
The Kansas City Star
DNA test shows construction worker was Gacy victimhttp://www.kansascity.com/2011/11/29/3292237/sheriff-dna-identifies-john-wayne.html
Newser
Cook County sheriff: DNA identifies 19-year-old construction worker as John Wayne Gacy victim
http://www.newser.com/article/d9rai1oo2/cook-county-sheriff-dna-identifies-19-year-old-construction-worker-as-john-wayne-gacy-victim.html
YOUTH SERVICES MEDAL OF HONOR AWARDS
Palos Heights Patch
Palos Heights Police Cadets Honored
http://palos.patch.com/articles/palos-heights-police-cadets-honored#photo-8568597
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
GACY VICTIM IDENTIFIED THROUGH DNA
Sun-Times
A Gacy victim finally identified — 35 years after he went missinghttp://www.suntimes.com/9135438-417/a-gacy-victim-finally-identified-35-years-after-he-went-missing.html
Chicago Tribune
Sheriff: Gacy victim identified through DNAhttp://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-sheriff-gacy-victim-identified-through-dna-20111129,0,3315365.story
WBEZ
Unknown Gacy victim identified
http://www.wbez.org/story/unknown-gacy-victim-identified-94420
KRQE
Sheriff: DNA identifies John Wayne Gacy victimhttp://www.krqe.com/dpps/news/us/midwest/sheriff-says-dna-identifies-john-wayne-gacy-victim-nt11-jgr_4001558
The Republic
Remains of John Wayne Gacy victim identified as construction worker, 19, who vanished in 1976http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/4a78eb7efd574437bea48442d28826ab/US--Gacy-Exhumations/
WGN tv
Sheriff: Gacy victim identified through DNA
http://www.wgntv.com/news/local/breaking/chi-sheriff-gacy-victim-identified-through-dna-20111129,0,3709952.story
Monday, November 28, 2011
CENTRAL WARRANT UNIT MAKES ARREST IN CALUMET CITY
NWI Times
Man arrested in Cal City on warrant for attempted murder in Elkhart Countyhttp://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/illinois/calumet-city/man-arrested-in-cal-city-on-warrant-for-attempted-murder/article_f4d7107a-a90b-5d89-98ea-fb9def54293c.html
POSSIBLE LYNWOOD KIDNAPPING/MURDER
WGN
Man found shot to death in Lynwood homehttp://www.wgnradio.com/news/local/breaking/chi-man-found-shot-to-death-in-lynwood-home-20111128,0,5349395.story
PALOS PARK MURDER SUSPECTS PLEAD NOT GUILTY
The Regional News
Teens plead not guilty of Granat murdershttp://www.theregionalnews.com/atf.php?sid=25549
JOHN WAYNE GACY’S UNKNOWN VICTIMS
Chicago Tribune
Former investigators back on Gacy case
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-gacy-investigators-20111126,0,3660929.story
SHERIFF’S LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARDS
The Mark News
Riverside Police Officers receive Cook County Award http://www.themarknewsonline.info/component/content/article/3634-riverside-police-officers-receive-cook-county-award-.html
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
JOHN WAYNE GACY'S UNKNOWN VICTIMS
ABC news Texas lab holds key to John Wayne Gacy secrets http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2011/11/texas-lab-holds-key-to-john-wayne-gacy-secrets/
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
IDENTIFYING JOHN WAYNE GACY’S UNKNOWN VICTIMS
ABC Local
Gacy: The Unknown Eighthttp://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/special_segments&id=8440816
DECRIMINALIZING MARIJUANA
The Daily Illini
Chicago, Cook County consider decriminalizing marijuanahttp://www.dailyillini.com/index.php/article/2011/11/chicago_cook_country_consider_
decriminalizing_marijuana
SHERIFF DART SPEAKS TO GROUP
Chicago Journal
Sheriff Dart on laundry, gardens and human traffickinghttp://www.chicagojournal.com/Blogs/11-21-2011/Sheriff_Dart_on_laundry,_gardens_and_human_trafficking
Monday, November 21, 2011
THE SQUEEZE
Daily Northwestern
Evanston Police Department's anti-drug efforts featured on MSNBC serieshttp://www.dailynorthwestern.com/city/evanston-police-department-s-anti-drug-efforts-featured-on-msnbc-series-1.2674754
SHERIFF’S POLICE INVESTIGATE BURLARGIES
Palatine Patch
Man Suspected of Palatine Township, Arlington Heights Burglarieshttp://palatine.patch.com/articles/man-suspected-of-arlington-heights-burglaries
ATTORNEY SPENDS 2 DAYS IN COOK COUNTY JAIL
Daily Herald
Short stint in jail opens eyes of Des Plaines attorneyhttp://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111120/news/711209828/
Friday, November 18, 2011
PALOS HILLS DOUBLE MURDER SUSPECTS WANT NEW JUDGE
Chicago Sun-Times
Four teens accused of killing Palos Twp. couple indicted, want new judgehttp://www.suntimes.com/news/8902590-418/four-teens-accused-of-killing-palos-twp-couple-indicted-want-new-judge.html
JAIL GUARD GETS PROBATION
Chicago Sun-Times
Jail guard who smuggled pot to Bucktown baseball bat attacker gets probationhttp://www.suntimes.com/news/crime/8904082-418/jail-guard-who-smuggled-pot-to-bucktown-baseball-bat-attacker-gets-probation.html
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
INDIAN HEAD PARK MURDER
La Grange Patch
La Grange Village President Thanks Police for Their Help in O'Laughlin Murder Investigationhttp://lagrange.patch.com/articles/la-grange-village-president-thanks-police-for-their-help-in-o-laughlin-murder-investigation
TRIAL BEGINS IN COLD CASE REOPENED IN 2006
Chicago Tribune
Witnesses recall teen love affair as man stands trial for 30-year-old murderhttp://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-albert-trial-1116-20111116,0,5663608.story
Chicago Sun-Times
Prosecutors: Man killed girlfriend in 1981, was upset she was pregnanthttp://www.suntimes.com/news/8847460-418/prosecutors-man-killed-girlfriend-in-1981-was-upset-she-was-pregnant.html
COUNTY EMPLOYEE IN MURDER FOR HIRE PLOT
Chicago Sun-Times
County officer convicted of murder for hire plot against wifehttp://www.suntimes.com/news/crime/8861885-418/county-officer-convicted-of-murder-for-hire-plot-against-wife.html
Chicago Tribune
Cook County probation officer convicted of murder-for-hirehttp://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-cook-county-probation-officer-convicted-of-murderforhire-20111115,0,7181237.story
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
SHERIFF’S POLICE ASSIST IN SEARCH
Geneva Patch
UPDATE: Police Seek Suspect After St. Peter Church Lockdown, Bomb Threathttp://geneva.patch.com/articles/st-peter-church-and-school-evacuated-following-threat
CORRECTIONS OFFICER HONORED
Read Media
Gleenwood Park Dedicates Memorial for Fallen Soldierhttp://readme.readmedia.com/Gleenwood-Park-Dedicates-Memorial-for-Fallen-Soldier/3110405
INSPIRATION FROM THE COOK COUNTY JAIL
Chicago Sun-Times
Bishop Michael Carter, who turned his life around from crime to help others, dieshttp://www.suntimes.com/news/brown/8833642-452/bishop-michael-carter-who-turned-his-life-around-from-crime-to-help-others-dies.html
Thursday, November 10, 2011
SHERIFF’S YOUTH SERVICE MEDAL OF HONOR AWARDS
Palos Patch
Cook County Sheriff Recognizes Palos Teens for Community Servicehttp://palos.patch.com/articles/cook-county-sheriff-recognizes-palos-teens-for-community-service
La Grange Patch
Cook County Sheriff Recognizes La Grange, La Grange Park Teens for Volunteer Workhttp://lagrange.patch.com/articles/cook-county-sheriff-recognizes-la-grange-la-grange-park-teens-for-volunteer-work
Northbrook Patch
Cook County Sheriff Recognizes Northbrook Teenshttp://northbrook.patch.com/articles/cook-county-sheriff-recognizes-northbrook-teens#photo-8391903
ORDINANCE TO DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA
Austin Weekly News
Ordinance would decriminalize petty marijuana offenseshttp://www.austinweeklynews.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=3489
CONVICTION IN DOG FIGHTING BUST
Chicago Tribune
South Holland man guilty in dogfighting casehttp://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-dog-fighting-1110-20111110,0,6533956.story
Chicago Sun-Times
South Holland man convicted of running major dog-fighting operationhttp://www.suntimes.com/8714101-417/south-holland-man-convicted-of-running-major-dog-fighting-operation.html
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
SHERIFF’S YOUTH SERVICES MEDAL OF HONOR AWARDS
Burr Ridge Patch
Cook County Sheriff Recognizes Burr Ridge Teens for Volunteer Workhttp://burrridge.patch.com/articles/cook-county-sheriff-recognizes-burr-ridge-teens-for-volunteer-work
JOHN WAYNE GACY
Journal & Topics Online
Did Gacy Kill More? Journal Had Scoop 19 Years Ago
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_8f4549e8-0ae3-11e1-8b6e-0019bb30f31a.html
INDIAN HEAD PARK MURDER
Daily Mail
Why was 14-year-old girl's murder suspect out on parole? Kelli O'Laughlin's 'killer' had 20-year history of violent crime
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2058999/Kelli-OLaughlin-murder-suspect-John-L-Wilson-Jr-20-yr-history-violent-crime.html
COOK COUNTY JAIL HAS FEWER INMATES STAYING LONGER
Chicago Sun-Times
Dart on Cook County Jail: Less inmates, but longer jail stayshttp://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/8697716-418/dart-on-cook-county-jail-less-inmates-but-longer-jail-stays.html
Monday, November 7, 2011
INDIAN HEAD PARK MURDER
My Fox Chicago
Indian Head Park Teen's Alleged Killer Had Long Criminal History
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/crime/kelli-olaughlin-murdered-indian-park-girl-john-wilson-murder-suspect-long-criminal-history-20111104
My Fox Chicago
Sheriff Tom Dart: Kelli O’Laughlin Murder Horrific, Solved by Good Policing
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/good_day/kelli-olaughlin-murder-tom-dart-horrific-police-work-charges-20111107
Mason County Daily News
Killer Taunted Mom of Slain Teen, Cops Say
http://www.masoncountydailynews.com/news/national-news/17667-killer-taunted-mom-of-slain-teen-cops-say
Chicago Sun-Times
Man held without bond in death of Indian Head Park 14-year-old girl
http://www.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/8608745-417/man-held-without-bond-in-death-of-indian-head-park-14-year-old-girl.html
Washington Times
It's time to look at our parole system
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/middle-class-guy/2011/nov/5/its-time-look-our-parole-system/
Fox News
Suspect Accused of Taunting Parents With Text Messages After Killing Teen
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/11/04/suspect-accused-taunting-parents-with-text-messages-after-killing-teen/
My Suburban Life
Kelli O'Laughlin's alleged killer, John L. Wilson, held without bond
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/romeoville/features/x1234469995/Reports-Chicago-man-charged-in-murder-of-Kelli-OLaughlin
Chicago Tribune
Family, friends say suspect in teen's killing has psychiatric issues
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-indian-head-suspect-20111106,0,7651668.story
IDENTIFYING JOHN WAYNE GACY’S UNKNOWN VICTIMS
The Spec
Did serial murderer Gacy kill Canadians?
http://www.thespec.com/news/ontario/article/621010--did-serial-murderer-gacy-kill-canadians
Friday, November 4, 2011
INDIAN HEAD PARK MURDER SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
Chicago Tribune
Police: Prosecutors reviewing evidence against man held in slaying of girl, 14
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-mourners-gather-to-remember-slain-girl-there-are-no-words-20111102,0,3922664.story
La Grange Patch
UPDATED: IHP Police Officially Have O'Laughlin Murder Suspect in Custody
http://lagrange.patch.com/articles/police-may-have-suspect-in-o-laughlin-murder-suspect-in-custody
NBC Chicago
Lack of Charges Frustrates Investigators
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/indian-head-park-kelli-olaughlin-charges-133214978.html
Chicago Sun-Times
Suspect charged in stabbing death of Indian Head Park teen
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/8600480-418/prosecutors-reviewing-case-against-man-in-indian-head-park-killing.html
Fox News
Suspect Charged in Stabbing Death of 14-Year-Old Illinois Girl
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/11/04/police-say-person-interest-in-custody-in-murder-chicago-teen/
Chicago Tribune
Parolee charged in slaying of Indian Head Park girl, 14
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-indian-head-park-1104-20111104,0,1023113.story
IDENTIFYING JOHN WAYNE GACY’S UNKNOWN VICTIMS
Vancouver Sun
U.S. police probe possible Canadian victims of serial killer John Wayne Gacy
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/police+probe+possible+Canadian+victims+serial+killer+John+Wayne+Gacy/5652768/story.html
Vancouver Sun
Chicago police to probe Gacy link to Canada
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Chicago+police+probe+Gacy+link+Canada/5656659/story.html
The National Post
U.S. police search for Canadian victims of John Wayne Gacy
http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/11/03/u-s-police-search-for-possible-canadian-victims-of-john-wayne-gacy/
Thursday, November 3, 2011
SUSPECT IN CUSTODY IN TEEN’S MURDER
NBC Chicago
Man in Custody in Indian Head Park Teen's Murder
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/person-custody-indian-head-park-kelli-olaughlin-133126528.html
ABC Local
ABC7 Exclusive: Man in custody in teen's murder
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=8416828
INDENTIFYING JOHN WAYNE GACY’S UNKNOWN VICTIMS
Sky News
Killer's other victims sought
http://news.sky.com/home/article/16102315
SHERIFF’S POLICE RECEIVE AWARDS
Trib Local
Sheriff’s police bomb squad canine and partner awarded for detecting bomb in Evanstonhttp://triblocal.com/evanston/2011/11/02/sheriff%E2%80%99s-police-bomb-squad-canine-and-partner-awarded-for-detecting-bomb-in-evanston/
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
IDENTIFYING JOHN WAYNE GACY’S UNKNOWN VICTIMS
USA Today
Reopened John Wayne Gacy case could lead to more victimshttp://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2011-11-01/gacy-case-reopened/51033312/1
ICE DETAINERS
The Chicago Reporter
Holding Penalty
http://www.chicagoreporter.com/news/2011/11/holding-penalty
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT PROMOTES HALLOWEEN SAFETY
WGN Radio
Sex offenders targeted on Halloween
http://www.wgnradio.com/news/top/wgntv-cook-county-sex-offenders-cook-county-police-checking-in-on-about-80-registered-offenders-20111031,0,972416.story
Christian Post
Police Crackdown on Sex Offenders on Halloween Is Pointless, Say Criticshttp://global.christianpost.com/news/police-crackdown-on-sex-offenders-on-halloween-is-pointless-say-critics-59945/
ICE DETAINERS
Huffington Post
DHS Documents: Local Police Not Required To Hold Undocumented Immigrants For U.S. Government
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/31/dhs-hold-undocumented-immigrants_n_1067558.html
DECRIMINALIZING MARIJUANA
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago’s pot dilemma: Should marijuana users just be ticketed?http://www.suntimes.com/8397473-417/chicagos-pot-dilemma-should-marijuana-users-just-be-ticketed.html
BURR OAK RING-LEADER TO BEGIN SERVING SENTENCE
Chicago Tribune
Carolyn Towns, leader of burial-plot scheme at Burr Oak Cemetery, begins 12-year prison sentence
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-burr-oak-towns-court-20111101,0,7365406.story
Monday, October 31, 2011
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT PROMOTES HALLOWEEN SAFETY
Huffington Post
Cook County Sheriff's Office Keeping An Eye On Sex Offenders This Halloween
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/31/cook-county-sheriffs-offi_n_1067145.html?ref=chicago
CBS Local
Sheriff’s Police To Visit Registered Sex Offenders On Halloweenhttp://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/10/30/197703/
Chicago Sun-Times
Sheriff’s police to visit registered sex offenders on Halloweenhttp://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/8507883-418/sheriffs-police-to-visit-registered-sex-offenders-on-halloween.html
Barrington Patch
Sheriff's Department Tracks Sex Offenders on Halloween
http://barrington-il.patch.com/articles/sheriff-s-department-keeps-track-of-sex-offenders-on-halloween
ABC Local
Cook County to check on sex offenders by airhttp://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=8412006
Cerritos-Artesia Patch
Sheriff's Detectives Issue Warning About Drug-Laced Candy and Other Halloween Safety Tips
http://cerritos.patch.com/articles/los-angeles-county-sheriff-s-department-issues-halloween-safety-tips-and-a-warning-about-candy-laced-drugs
SUSPECTED GACY VICTIM FOUND ALIVE
LA Times
Man thought slain by John Wayne Gacy is found alive in Floridahttp://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-gacy-victims-20111030,0,4134631.story
Thursday, October 27, 2011
GACY CASE LEADS TO MISSING MAN
Sun-Sentinel
Man thought to be John Wayne Gacy victim found alive after 34 years
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/fl-missing-man-gacy-20111027,0,3734514.story
Daily Journal
Nation: Man thought to be Gacy victim found alive in Fla. http://daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=481642
NBC Chicago
Presumed Gacy Victim Found Alive http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/132627763.html
Washington Post
Siblings who feared brother was unidentified Gacy victim find he’s been living in Florida
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/siblings-who-feared-brother-was-unidentified-gacy-victim-find-hes-been-living-in-florida/2011/10/26/gIQAZKL6IM_story.html
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
GACY CASE LEADS TO MISSING MAN
Chicago Tribune
Long-lost relation, thought slain by John Wayne Gacy, alive and well and living in South Florida
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-gacy-victims-20111026,0,6538687.story
WGN
Family reunited after discovering brother was not victim of Gacyhttp://www.wgntv.com/news/wgntv-john-wayne-gacy-victim-harold-wayne-lovell-family-reunited-florida-oct26,0,822863.story
Canada News
Missing man linked to John Wayne Gacy murders resurfaces, reunites with familyhttp://www.canada.com/news/Missing+linked+John+Wayne+Gacy+murders
+resurfaces+reunites+with+family/5605489/story.html
Fox Chicago
Man Believed to Be John Wayne Gacy Victim Found Alivehttp://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/metro/harold-wayne-lovell-john-wayne-gacy-victims-exhumed-family-finds-man-alive-20111026
Daily Mail
Man thought to have been murdered by 'Killer Clown' John Wayne Gacy in 1970s is found ALIVE in Florida
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2053760/John-Wayne-Gacy-Man-thought-murdered-Killer-Clown-ALIVE-Florida.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Huffinton Post
Presumed Gacy victim found alive, reunited with familyhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/26/presumed-gacy-victim-foun_n_1032581.html
DECRIMINALIZING MARIJUANA
Courier News
Carpentersville joins towns where most marijuana busts seem more like parking tickets http://couriernews.suntimes.com/8341110-417/carpentersville-joins-towns-where-most-marijuana-busts-seem-more-like-parking-tickets.html
Monday, October 24, 2011
TICKETING FOR POT POSSESSIONBeacon News
Municipalities weigh good, bad of ticketing for pot possession http://beaconnews.suntimes.com/news/8193263-418/municipalities-weigh-good-bad-of-ticketing-for-pot-possession.html
SHERIFF’S OFFICE NOW INVOLVED IN OCCUPY CHICAGO ARRESTS
Progress Illinois
Occupy Chicago's Second Attempt At Grant Park Ends In 130 Arrestshttp://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2011/10/24/occupy-chicagos-second-attempt-grant-park-ends-130-arrests-video
Substance News
Another 130 arrested in Grant Park Chicago on October 23, 2011... Rahm Emanuel begins Police State tactics against Occupy Chicago... Cops bar press from Grant Park while making arrests against non-violent 'Occupy' protestershttp://www.substancenews.net/articles.php?page=2733§ion=Article
Friday, October 21, 2011
PALOS TOWNSHIP DOUBLE HOMICIDE
The Regional News
Accused murderers in county psych wardhttp://www.theregionalnews.com/atf.php?sid=25090¤t_edition=2011-10-20
COUNTY INSPECTORS FIRED FOR TAKING BRIBES
Chicago Tribune
Cook County cigarette bribe allegations net two firingshttp://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-cook-county-cigarette-bribe-20111021,0,2618093.story
Chicago Sun-Times
County inspectors accused of taking cigarette tax bribeshttp://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/8328837-418/two-county-inspectors-accused-of-taking-cigarette-tax-bribes.html
WGN Radio
Inspectors fired for bribes from cigarette vendorshttp://www.wgnradio.com/news/local/breaking/chi-inspectors-fired-for-bribes-from-cigarette-vendors-20111020,0,5783442.story?track=rss
ICE DETAINERS
Examiner
Sparks Fly Over Immigration Policy st Senate Judiciary Hearinghttp://www.examiner.com/homeland-security-in-chicago/sparks-fly-over-immigration-policy-st-senate-judiciary-hearing
COOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTY COMMANDER ON GANG PANEL
Journal Online
Eye on Gangs
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_7efabec0-fb56-11e0-81f4-001a4bcf6878.html
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
UNIDENTIFIED GACY VICTIMS
Chicago Magazine
John Wayne Gacy, Runaways, and the Decline of the Serial Killer
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/The-312/October-2011/John-Wayne-Gacy-Runaways-and-the-Decline-of-the-Serial-Killer/
SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES RESPOND TO UNRULY MURDERER IN COURTROOM
Daily Herald
Murderer brandishes cane during courtroom outburst
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111018/news/710189639/
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
SOLID LEADS IN EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY UNKNOWN GACY VICTIMS
Chicago Tribune
Sheriff: Dozens of families come forward in effort to ID Gacy victims http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-sheriff-dozens-of-families-come-forward-in-effort-to-id-gacy-victims-20111018,0,4564560.story
Chicago Tribune
Sheriff: Solid leads in effort to ID Gacy victims http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-il-gacyexhumations,0,7685186.story
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sheriff: Solid leads in effort to ID Gacy victims
http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/sheriff-solid-leads-in-1203954.html
ABC News
Sheriff: Solid Leads in Effort to ID Gacy Victims
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/sheriff-solid-leads-effort-id-gacy-victims-14756804
Chicago Sun-Times
Dozens seek Gacy-related DNA tests
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/8272881-418/dozens-seek-gacy-related-dna-tests.html
ABC Local
Man says he survived Gacy attack
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=8395203
ABC 13
Sheriff: Solid Leads in Effort to ID Gacy Victims
http://www.13abc.com/story/15714997/sheriff-solid-leads-in-effort-to-id-gacy-victims
Monday, October 17, 2011
GACY’S UNIDENTIFIED VICTIMS
Southeast Missourian
Illinois sheriff launches new effort to ID victims of John Wayne Gacy http://www.semissourian.com/story/1774481.html
NBC Chicago
Request for Help in Identifying Gacy Victims Yields Results http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Request-for-Help-in-Identifying-Gacy-Victims-Yields-Results-131862898.html
WGN
Public responds to Gacy hotline
http://www.wgntv.com/news/wgntv-public-calls-gacy-hotline-oct14,0,1936505.story
CBS Chicago
Sheriff: 25 Legitimate Leads On Unidentified Gacy Victims http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/10/13/sheriffs-police-at-least-6-good-leads-on-unidentified-gacy-victims/
Journal Online
Ex-Cop: Good To ID Gacy Victims
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_3761d80c-f690-11e0-ac4a-001a4bcf6878.html
ICE DETAINERS
19TH Ward Politics
The Sheriff's office now claims they had nothing to do with ordinance that let violent felons walk despite ICE detainers
http://19thwardpolitics.blogspot.com/2011/10/sheriffs-office-now-claims-they-had.html
The Daily Courier
Illegal immigration today in Yavapai County
http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=99068
INMATES MAY PAY FOR THEIR OWN MEALS
Sun-Times
Sheriff to jail inmates: Pay for your own meals
http://www.suntimes.com/news/sneed/8154392-452/sheriff-to-jail-inmates-pay-for-your-own-meals.html
SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND HALLOWEEN SAFETY
Tinley Park Patch
'Trick No Treat' for Area's Registered Sex Offenders
http://tinleypark.patch.com/articles/trick-no-treat-for-area-s-registered-sex-offenders-3aa81b6b
Friday, October 14, 2011
CCSO IN THE NEWS 10-14
GACY’S UNIDENTIFIED VICTIMS
Star Telegram
UNT lab in Fort Worth helping to identify Gacy victims http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/10/13/3443856/unt-lab-in-fort-worth-helping.html
Chicago Sun-Times
Doctor defends his examination of John Wayne Gacy victim
http://www.suntimes.com/8199073-417/doctor-defends-his-examination-of-john-wayne-gacy-victim.html
CORRECTIONS NEWS
LA COUNTY SHERIFF
LA Times
Sheriff Baca announces changes in wake of jail abuse allegations http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-baca-jails-20111010,0,5177194.story
LA Times
Sheriff Lee Baca listens to inmate complaints at town hall meeting
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/oct/01/local/la-me-1002-baca-jail-tour-20111002
SUPREME COURT SPLIT ON INMATE MIRANDA RIGHTS
Google News
Court seems divided over Miranda rights case
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j6qUMrmlKhIomATRYQYriOE3eXdw?docId=7efd2c1491f6461b9c8e63ed07a2b0fb
Thursday, October 13, 2011
GACY UNIDENTIFIED VICTIMS
CNN
Authorities launch new effort to identify Gacy victims
http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/12/justice/john-wayne-gacy-dna/
NCPR
30 years later serial killer’s victims exhumed
http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/npr/141276989/30-years-later-serial-killer-s-victims-exhumed
WLSAM
Tom Dart joins Roe & Roeperhttp://www.wlsam.com/article.asp?id=2308998&SPID=37724
Chicago Tribune
Detectives hope DNA will help identify 8 unknown victims of John Wayne Gacy http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-dart-gacy-investigation-20111013,0,495676.story
Chicago Tribune
Cook County Sheriff's video: Gacy victim exhumations http://www.chicagotribune.com/video/breaking/chi-cook-county-sheriffs-video-john-wayne-gacy-victim-exhumations-20111012,0,3416926.htmlstory
KLJB
Sheriff: Trying to ID Gacy victims justified
http://www.kljb.com/story/15679759/sheriff-trying-to-id-gacy-victims-justified
Arlington Cardinal
Cook County Sheriff Police Department Launches New Effort to ID Gacy Victims http://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2011/10/12/cook-county-sheriff-launches-new-effort-to-id-gacy-victims/
Seattle pi
Sheriff launches new effort to ID Gacy victimshttp://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Sheriff-launches-new-effort-to-ID-Gacy-victims-2214581.php
Fox Twin Cities
Identities Sought for Victims of Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpps/news/identities-sought-for-victims-of-serial-killer-john-wayne-gacy-dpgonc-20111012-to_15446884
Wall Street Journal
Police Ask Public to Help Identify Serial Killer's Victims http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204002304576627071518444938.html
Ifpress
Police look to ID remaining Gacy victims
http://www.lfpress.com/news/world/2011/10/12/18815256.html
BurrRidge Patch
Renewed Effort Aims to Identify Unknown Victims in John Wayne Gacy Murders http://burrridge.patch.com/articles/renewed-effort-aims-to-identify-unknown-victims-in-john-wayne-gacy-murders
Inforum
Remains of 8 John Wayne Gacy victims exhumed
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/336997/
Naperville Sun
Bones of 8 John Wayne Gacy victims secretly exhumed
http://napervillesun.suntimes.com/8180389-417/bones-of-8-john-wayne-gacy-victims-secretly-exhumed.html
PALOS PARK MURDERS
Chicago Tribune
Covering a complicated and unfolding story http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/tribnation/chi-covering-the-palos-park-murders-20111012,0,2570859.story
KSDK
Teens confess to killing friend's parents for cash
http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/281021/3/Teens-confess-to-killing-friends-parents-for-cash
SHERIFF’S DEPUTY ATTACKED AT COURTHOUSE
WGN
Sheriff's deputy injured when attacked at courthouse http://www.wgnradio.com/news/local/breaking/chi-sheriffs-deputy-injured-when-attacked-at-courthouse-20111012,0,744031.story
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
JOHN WAYNE GACY CASE
Chicago Tribune
Cook sheriff exhumes 8 unidentified John Wayne Gacy victims for DNA tests
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-cook-sheriff-to-exhume-8-unidentified-john-wayne-gacy-victims-for-dna-tests-20111012,0,1775688.story
NBC Chicago
Sheriff to Ask for DNA to Identify Gacy Victims
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Sheriff-to-Detail-New-John-Wayne-Gacy-Developments-131581378.html
NWI Times
Sheriff to detail new developments in John Wayne Gacy case
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/illinois/chicago/article_9f3bbcde-20b3-57db-a310-bb669aff775e.html
COOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SPEARHEADS JOHN’S STING
Chicago Tribune
Area police agencies take part in nationwide prostitution sting
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-area-police-agencies-take-part-in-nationwide-prostitution-sting-20111011,0,238519.story
Fox 19
Cincinnati Police arrest 32 men in nationwide “reverse prostitution sting”
http://www.fox19.com/story/15670737/nationwide-prostitution-sting-nets-32-arrests-in-cincinnati
KPHO
Phoenix "johns" arrested in national crackdown
http://www.kpho.com/story/15672106/200-alleged-johns-arrested-last-week-in-phoenix-and-other-cities
Daily Herald
Aurora, Elgin cops, Cook sheriff take part in national ‘john’ sting
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111011/news/710119648/
3 TEENS CHARGED IN PALOS COUPLE’S MURDER
Chicago Tribune
Cops: Students knew details of slayings but did not come forward
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-palos-murders-20111012,0,4112741.story
Southtown Star
When our children plot the most brutal murders
http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/8160029-522/when-our-children-plot-the-most-brutal-murders.html
Bellingham Herald
3 Illinois teens charged in murder of friend's parents
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/10/11/2224544/3-illinois-teens-charged-in-murder.html
Park Forest Patch
Three More Teens Charged With Murder of Friend’s Parents
http://www.enewspf.com/latest-news/police-reports/27624-three-more-teens-charged-with-murder-of-friends-parents.html
Palos Patch
Teens Charged With Double-Murder Being Held in Protective Custody
http://palos.patch.com/articles/teens-charged-with-double-murder-being-held-in-protective-custody
Orland Park Patch
Prosecutors: Son and Three Friends Plotted to Murder Palos Township Couple For Money, Bail Denied
http://orlandpark.patch.com/articles/three-more-stagg-students-charged-with-murder-of-palos-township-couple
NWI Times
Teen, friends charged in brutal killing of his parents
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
3 TEENS CHARGED IN PALOS COUPLE’S MURDER
UPI.com
Classmates accused of helping kill parents
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/10/11/Classmates-accused-of-helping-kill-parents/UPI-43651318347295/
Palos Patch
Three More Stagg Students Charged With Murder of Palos Township Couple
http://palos.patch.com/articles/three-more-stagg-students-charged-with-murder-of-palos-township-couple
ABC News
3 Ill. Teens Charged in Deaths of Friend's Parents
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ill-teens-charged-deaths-friends-parents-14710787
NBC Chicago
3 Teens Charges in Palos Heights Double Murder
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/3-Teens-Charged-in-Palos-Heights-Double-Murder-131506268.html
The Republic
3 teens charged with murder in deaths of friend's parents in suburban Chicago
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/aeef8b3b5ac647a1a94acdcccb60048f/IL--Illinois-Teens-Parents-Killed/
WGN
3 more teens charged with the murder of a Palos Park couple
http://www.wgnradio.com/news/wgntv-3-more-teens-charged-with-the-murder-of-a-palos-park-couple-20111011,0,1135164.story
Washington Post
3 teens charged with murder in deaths of friend’s parents in suburban Chicago
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/3-teens-charged-with-murder-in-deaths-of-friends-parents-in-suburban-chicago/2011/10/11/gIQAK60GcL_story.html
San Luis Obispo
3 Ill. teens charged in deaths of friend's parents
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2011/10/11/1791704/3-ill-teens-charged-in-deaths.html
OFF DUTY CORRECTIONS OFFICER ROBBED
Chicago Tribune
Parolee held in robbery of off-duty corrections officer
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-parolee-held-in-robbery-of-offduty-corrections-officer-20111007,0,7254994.story
Huffington Post
Darnell Crume Robbed Off-Duty Officer, Three Others While On Parole
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/07/darnell-crume-robbed-off-_n_1000655.html
COOK COUNTY BOMB SQUAD INVESTIGATES PACKAGE
Forest Park Review
Forest Park Blue Line stop reopened after unidentified package found in station
http://forestparkreview.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=38&ArticleID=6031
VISTING FAMILY IN COOK COUNTY JAIL
Chicago Sun-Times
Visiting family in Cook County Jail no easy task
http://www.suntimes.com/news/steinberg/8053532-452/visiting-family-in-cook-county-jail-no-easy-task.html
MOM INDICTED ON 11 FELONY CHARGES
Huffington Post
Lydia Price Indicted On 11 Felony Charges After Son Matthew Degner's Death
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/07/lydia-price-matthew-degne_n_1000564.html
DEATHS IN POLICE CUSTODY COSTLY
Chicago Tribune
History shows deaths in police custody are costly
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-death-in-custody-sidebar-20111011,0,189792.story