Illinois is examining Martinez Duncan’s death for potential criminal behavior by jail staff, according to the Cook County ...

Illinois abolished cash bail and drove down the population at the Cook County jail. Under the county’s top prosecutor, it’s ...

Chicago businessman Willie Wilson has donated $15,000 to inmates at Cook County Jail, in an effort to give them hope for the future. His donation will mean 600 detainees will get $25 each in their ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Antonio Porter says his release from custody, 23 years in the making, feels bittersweet. Porter, let out on electronic monitoring on Tuesday, headed back home to his family. His ...