Criminal Justice & Public Safety

Alleged gunman in workout room shooting at West Loop high-rise was recipient of taxpayer-backed housing voucher. CHA moves to yank subsidy, building manager sues to evict.

City Hall has spent a staggering $642 million since 2004 dealing with excessive force claims and other allegations against Chicago police officers.

Police officer claims he was threatened before slugging man at Joliet casino, but cop ends up with suspension, and questions remain.

State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez declines to bring perjury charges against officer, fueling claims that she too often gives cops a pass for wrongdoing.

After BGA and CBS2 raise questions and push for release of video showing Lynwood cop slugging a handcuffed suspect, the officer is charged with crimes.

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.

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.

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.

While Illinois voters elect state’s attorneys, Connecticut has a unique process aimed at getting rid of political pressure from the office.

Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle built a bipartisan coalition to reform the state’s “automatic transfers” statute and provide juveniles more rehabilitation opportunities.