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Federal Prosecutor Retired to Defend Reputation

Federal Prosecutor Retired to Defend Reputation

Longtime attorney Sheri Mecklenburg left her post amid a controversial case involving anti-ICE protesters.

Live Poll

Should federal prosecutors be permitted to personally intervene in litigation to defend against professional misconduct claims?


Accidents

Accidents

Two Injured After CTA Bus and SUV Crash

A collision between a bus and an SUV left two people hospitalized in the South Shore neighborhood on Monday.

Two Injured After CTA Bus and SUV Crash

Violence

Violence

Death of Zenobia Weatherspoon Ruled Inconclusive

The Cook County Medical Examiner could not determine the cause of death for the 38-year-old Chicago resident.

Death of Zenobia Weatherspoon Ruled Inconclusive

Property Crime

Live Poll

Do you feel that theft in your neighborhood is becoming more common?

Property Crime

Thief Stole Eight E-Scooters Across Chicago North Side

Authorities are investigating a series of scooter thefts reported in multiple North Side neighborhoods since June 2026.

Thief Stole Eight E-Scooters Across Chicago North Side

Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement

Fugitive Arrested in Chicago After High-Speed Pursuit

A 37-year-old man was taken into custody after a chase that began in Indiana and ended in a crash.


Criminal Justice

Live Poll

Do you trust federal prosecutors to remain impartial when pursuing criminal indictments?

Criminal Justice

Chicago Judge Will Weigh Sanctions for Federal Prosecutors

A federal judge scheduled an October hearing to review allegations of misconduct in the Broadview Six conspiracy case.

Chicago Judge Will Weigh Sanctions for Federal Prosecutors

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