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State agency takes aim at Blagojevich's law license

Aug 16, 2019 5:30 AM - As former Gov. Rod Blagojevich eagerly awaits news on whether President Donald Trump will commute what's left of his 14-year prison sentence, it appears he may have one less thing to return home to whenever he gets out of federal prison -- his law license.
Cook County jail inmates take on the world in chess tournament

By Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
Aug 9, 2019 5:30 AM - Fourteen inmates at the Cook County jail took on the world this week at a first-of-its-kind international chess tournament matching teams from detention facilities around the world. But chess is about more than just fun and games at the jail.
How Naperville native's slaying spurred friend to turn anger to action

By Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
Aug 2, 2019 5:30 AM - The killing of childhood friend and fellow Naperville native Candice Dickerson first made Charmaine Warren angry. Then it led her to action.
DuPage jail's welding program yields first inmates graduating with 'hope and purpose'

Jul 19, 2019 5:33 AM - When does a sheriff hug jail detainees? When he's proud of the first graduates of a new job-training program at the DuPage County jail. "You guys are at the beginning part of greater things to come," Mendrick told the grads.
Would-be good Samaritan suing St. Charles, police officers over arrest

By Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
Jul 12, 2019 5:30 AM - A St. Charles-area man rushed to the scene of a boat crash on the Fox River two summers ago trying to help out and ended up in police cutody. Now he's suing the city of St. Charles and three of its police officers in federal court.
Legal pot is coming, but until then, 'We're not going to let it go,' suburban cops say

By Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
Jul 5, 2019 5:26 AM - With legalization of recreational marijuana use less than six months away, some think police might be willing to look the other way for the rest of 2019. They would be wrong, suburban law enforcement leaders say.
'It is a principle issue': Why a Tesla owner is fighting a $75 cellphone-use ticket

By Chuck Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
Jun 28, 2019 8:24 AM - Former Geneva mayoral hopeful Tom Simonian can afford the $75 ticket he received for using a phone while driving. But instead he's taking North Aurora to court.
Recipe for success? Lake County jail program gives inmates culinary skills

By Chuck Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
Jun 21, 2019 10:18 AM - Food industry veteran George Allen dreams of opening his own Caribbean and Creole restaurant - just as soon as he takes care of the driving offenses that have him locked up in the Lake County jail. But thanks to a new culinary program at the jail, he's using his time behind bars to pursue his ultimate goal.
Why police are swapping first-aid kits for 'trauma bags,' and what's the difference

By Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
Jun 14, 2019 5:00 AM - There was a time when a police officer's first-aid kit wasn't much different from what they were selling at the nearest big box store. No more. Faced with new threats and responsibilities, suburban cops are being equipped with items you might expect to find in an Army medic's pouch.
Suicides show officers need to talk about 'emotional survival,' Buffalo Grove chief says

Jun 7, 2019 5:33 AM - Since 2016, more police officers have died as a result of sucide than all line-of-duty causes combined. Buffalo Grove Police Chief Steve Casstevents is among the law enforcement leaders working to change a culture that helps make that possible.

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