Judge Tyria Walton vacated a 2003 conviction and ordered Antonio Porter released on electronic monitoring pending retrial.

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Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said the forklift program stands out for many reasons. "Most of the programs we have for the women have a huge child component," he said. But this focuses on job placement ...

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Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement, has died.

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The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Chicago, IL, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the New Year approaches, Cook County Health proudly reflects on a ...

Chicago, IL, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the New Year approaches, Cook County Health proudly reflects on a successful 2025 marked by progress, innovation, and a deepened commitment to its ...