Cook County prosecutors
Coverage of Cook County prosecutors in the Nexus archive.
- New CTA campaign aims to deter violent crime on buses, trains
Cook County prosecutors are launching a campaign with 7,000 new signs on CTA buses and trains to warn violent offenders about pretrial detention. The campaign aims to deter violent crime through public messaging and legal consequences.
- Bellwood police officer charged, accused of sharing information with suspect, officials say
Bellwood Police Officer Michael Davis has been charged and is accused of sharing information with a suspect, according to Cook County prosecutors.
- School supt. charged after WGN Investigates finds bills for porn and more
A school superintendent was indicted for theft, forgery, and official misconduct after an investigation uncovered over $1,000 in adult website charges on a district credit card. Cook County prosecutors filed the charges following the WGN Investigates report.
- Lilly Bova case: Cook County prosecutors decline charges in fatal shooting
Cook County prosecutors declined to file charges in the fatal shooting of Lilly Bova due to insufficient evidence. The case remains unresolved as the decision was based on lack of conclusive proof.