Trusted Chicago judge takes Tuskegee Airman's cash, buys bitcoin for herself
A retired judge who lost her law license for fleecing her Tuskegee Airman uncle used the money she stole to buy bitcoin for herself, court records show.
New Chicago-Cook County domestic violence task force holds 1st meeting
The new domestic violence task force for Chicago and Cook County held its first meeting Wednesday, as the state's attorney announced new systemic changes to help survivors and victims.
Earlier victim of man charged in CTA rape says system failed to stop him
A woman who was attacked by the man charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a wheelchair at a CTA station said that crime could have been prevented with action after her beating.
Repeat offender charged with raping woman in wheelchair on CTA Red Line
A man who failed to comply with the terms of his electronic monitoring on previous criminal charges was released from monitoring just days before he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in a wheelchair on the CTA.
Sheriff Tom Dart says he warned lawmakers about electronic monitoring issues
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
New Cook County Chief Judge sworn in amid firestorm over electronic monitoring
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Cook County electronic monitoring under scrutiny after Blue Line arson attack
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
Blue Line arson leads to questions about electronic monitoring procedures
Lawrence Reed, who has an extensive criminal history, violated his electronic monitoring prior to the attack.
Protesters accuse feds of arresting them to use as props for Noem in Broadview
Federal agents are being accused of wrongly arresting protesters in Broadview as part of a promotional video for the Department of Homeland Security.
Domestic violence advocates worried about possible cuts in city, county budgets
This week is a critical week for domestic violence survivors. Elected leaders in Chicago and Cook County are hashing out how much money to spend on key services like legal help and housing as they weigh next year's city and county budgets.
Woman charged with ramming Border Patrol vehicle pleads not guilty to assault
A woman accused of ramming a car into federal agents before she was shot in the Brighton Park neighborhood in Chicago earlier this month has pleaded not guilty.
City Council set to approve creation of new domestic violence task force
Almost four years after a Chicago Public Schools teacher was shot and killed by her Illinois State Police trooper husband, help might be coming to domestic violence survivors in Chicago.
With fed funds drying up, domestic violence looms among Chicago violence crimes
Chicago's violent crime is down double-digit percentage points so far in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a CBS News analysis of Chicago Police Department data.
Women say same man behind a string of attacks. Why does he keep going free?
The man accused in the attacks has a long record of being arrested, prosecuted, and then quickly being set free to attack again.
Mother of murdered boy takes on agencies that released domestic abuser
A Chicago mother whose 11-year-old son was stabbed to death last year by her domestic abuser is now taking on the government agencies that released him from prison just before the attack.