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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State Public Defender Act Poised to Reshape Illinois Public Defense
Lawmakers and advocates say the reforms will improve oversight, staffing, and fairness in courtroom proceedings. On a Sunday evening at 6 p.m. two patrol officers stopped him, searched his car, and handcuffed him, telling him he needed to come to the station. A detective, they said, wanted to “talk”
Redemption Sunday visits and four o'clock mail call
From Easter Visits to Daily Letters: The Jackson Family and the Human Dimensions of Incarceration At a press conference Wednesday, Jesse Jackson Jr. reminded the crowd of the breadth of experiences that make up the life and times of his father, the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson. “His life is broad
From farm fields to the appellate bench: The rise and record of Justice Thaddeus L. Wilson
The eldest of five children, Thaddeus L. Wilson was raised in rural South Carolina, where he drove a tractor on his uncle’s farm and worked long days in the fields. He was active in school and church. “I played piano for the church choir, was captain of the high
Black gun owners face wrongful prosecution, CBS Chicago finds
In this week’s edition of the Cook County Courtroom Observer, I want to highlight the work of CBS Chicago investigative journalist Dorothy Tucker. The year 2025 marks her 40th year as a reporter in Chicago. Her skill at uncovering injustice is on display in her most recent investigation. For