A building named in his honor?
Throughout his legal career, George N. Leighton fought for justice. Does the courthouse named in his honor reflect his legacy?
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'You might have to hold your nose, and then pull the lever,' activists say
Community activists working on criminal justice issues were ambivalent about their choices for the next occupant of the White House and doubtful either of the candidates in the presidential race would have an impact on local concerns. "I think he who will go without a name clearly shows America
'Check your judges' empowers voters with insight into judicial candidates seeking retention
Judge Carol Howard grew up on Chicago's West Side into a family of six children and became the first lawyer in her family's history. In a survey about her work, Howard credits the listening skills she learned from her parents as an asset she employs every
Appellate justices reverse circuit court; vacate Kevin Jackson conviction
An appellate court panel on Friday reversed a circuit court judge’s ruling to uphold the 21-year-old criminal convictions of Kevin Jackson.
Delays and continuances result in decades-long challenges to convictions
After 39 hours of interrogation, Clayborn Smith in 1992 signed a statement confessing to the murders of his grandfather and great aunt. At the trial two years later, he filed a motion to suppress his confession. But the presiding judge didn't believe Smith's allegations that police