But state’s attorney originally targeted alleged victim – then waited two years to prosecute officer. With an election ahead, cop’s lawyer asks if “politics” are in play.
Investigation
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Alvarez’s Probe Of Lynwood Cop Drags On
State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez faces new criticism for taking more than two years to investigate suburban officer who knocked out prisoner – a beating caught on video.
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Did Alvarez’s Office Botch Rape Case?
Prosecutor working under Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez failed to collect evidence in high-profile case alleging sexual assault at university campus in Chicago.
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Did Top Cicero Official Go To Bat For Relatives’ Towing Firm?
Court papers allege Cicero’s municipal attorney allowed his in-laws’ tow company to use town property for free – as part of arrangement that already may have been shorting taxpayers.
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Rauner Poised To Pursue State Privatization Deals
Governor wants more revenue but spinning off taxpayer-owned assets and services is risky business and ultimately requires asking the tough question: “Why do this?” reveals a BGA Rescuing Illinois report.
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Chicago Pols Push Controversial Sales Programs
So-called multilevel marketing reps entice recruits with riches, but should elected officials be pushing these “opportunities of a lifetime?”
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Dorothy Brown Leans On Employees To Get On Ballot
Bounced by Democratic Party, Circuit Court clerk scrambles to stay in race, and enlists the help of her government employees to do so.
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Declining Numbers Of Black Teachers At CPS
Chicago Public Schools officials say they want a more diverse teaching staff, but black and Latino teachers remain woefully underrepresented in the classroom.
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Park Grill’s Lease Bites Taxpayers Again – At Midway
Court ruling that allows Millennium Park eatery to avoid property taxes is used to justify huge tax breaks for a clout-heavy concessionaire at Midway Airport.
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Dolton Trustees May Face Recall
South suburb’s mayor wants three trustees removed from office but voters will have final say.