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August 29, 2025

Chicago’s Public Defender on Why Illinois Should Fight Trump’s Threats on Cashless Bail

 Pascal Sabino,
July 11, 2025

This Illinois Reform May Bring Relief to Overworked Public Defenders

 Pascal Sabino,
March 30, 2024

O’Neill Burke Squeaks Out Win in Prosecutor Race, Breaking Chicago’s Progressive Streak

 Pascal Sabino,
March 14, 2024

Leadership Scandals Surround Chicago’s Wrongful Conviction Unit

 Shawn Mulcahy,
March 1, 2024

As Kim Foxx Exits, Chicago Is Choosing the Next “Gatekeeper” of Its Bail Reform

 Pascal Sabino,
September 13, 2023

Court Watchers Prepare For the End of Cash Bail in Illinois

 Bryce Covert,
July 26, 2023

Dallas County Jail Adds Election Day Polling Place After Pressure from Activists

 Jessica Pishko,
March 17, 2020

Kim Foxx Defeats Three Challengers in Re-Election Bid as Chicago’s Chief Prosecutor

 Mari Cohen,
February 7, 2019

Prosecutors Announce New Marijuana Policy in Illinois, Maryland, and Missouri

 Daniel Nichanian,