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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 POSSESSION

Beacon 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&section=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&current_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 & Roeper

http://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

http://www.nwitimes.com/article_2e7ce52a-f376-50cb-9428-924bdcf12061.html

 

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

 

 

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