George Zimmerman made his first court appearance today and has been charged with second degree murder. Zimmerman is was arrested last night for the death of 17-year-old Treyvon Martin, who was shot in Sanford, Florida almost two months ago.
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Cook County Court and Judge Help Rehabilitate Prostitutes
Associate Judge Rosemary Higgins on Monday discussed a Cook County court program that helps convicted…
IL Legislator Re-introduces Bill to Ditch Concealed Carry
The state of Illinois has always opposed allowing citizens to carry concealed firearm weapons in…
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Occupy Chicago Kicks Off Spring Protests
Chicago marchers– including community organizations and unions– came out in full force downtown March 20…
Local Reactions to Shooting of Miami Teen
Chicago legislator Bobby Rush made a statement in Congress wearing a hoodie, and got expelled…
Advocacy Groups Want to Crack Down on Prison Rape in Immigrant Detention Centers
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After 21st District Loss, Lozano Moving On
Despite his loss to former journalist, Silvana Tabares, Rudy Lozano delivered a speech about hope…
Performance-based funding guidelines for state schools hard to pin down
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