Thousands have been jailed in Cook County for not paying child, spousal support

People who fail to pay court-ordered support to their children or former spouses can land in jail. Expanding access to ...
AOL

As Cook County courts fail to address delays that erode justice, a neighboring system shows reform is possible

When a defendant appearing in court has been jailed for a lengthy period, a color-coded spreadsheet alerts the judge that the case has been dragging. Instead of hearings that last only a minute or two ...
Law

Judge Finds Cook County Liable for Unconstitutional Property Tax Sale System

Cook County argued it could not be held liable because it lacked notice that its tax sale system was unconstitutional before the Tyler decision. The court rejected Cook County's argument that the ...

Federal immigration agents make arrests at Bridgeview Courthouse, officials say

Federal immigration officers detained two adults and a minor at the Bridgeview Courthouse Wednesday in the latest clash at a ...
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Order barring arrests at Cook County courts takes effect Wednesday

A new order from Cook County's top judge takes effect Wednesday. Cook County Circuit Chief Judge Timothy Evans is barring civil arrests of people while at county courts. That includes courthouse ...
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New book takes aim at Cook County criminal court system

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Author Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve's new book has been called an "eye-opening account" of inequities within Cook County, the nation's largest criminal court system. "Crook County: ...