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Cook County is expected to pay $17 million to a Chicago man exonerated in the 1982 killings of two Chicago police officers, according to court records and a recommendation from a county board subcommittee.
Cook County commissioners are scheduled to vote on the deal this week, which would bring a quiet end to a civil rights lawsuit filed against former Cook County state’s attorneys accused of railroading Jackie Wilson for murders committed by his older brother.
The lawsuit against several Chicago police officers involved in the case will continue in federal court.
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Former Flossmoor police Chief Jerel Jones alleges racial discrimination in firing
Fired Flossmoor police Chief Jerel Jones alleges in a federal lawsuit his recent dismissal was caused by “race-based discriminatory conduct” against him, the “first Black police chief” in village history. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses CTU organizer Graciela Guzmán in Illinois Senate race
- Cook County Health cautions of potential measles exposures within its facilities
Waukegan’s Vista Medical Center-East is seen here. (Steve Sadin/Lake County News-Sun)
Waukegan’s Vista Medical Center-East gets back Level II trauma center designation
Vista Medical Center-East in Waukegan is once again a Level II trauma center, allowing ambulances to bring patients in need of emergency care to the hospital for treatment. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Evanston launches new website to bolster business development
- Little Creperie owner moving cafe to new location on Park Avenue in Clarendon Hills
Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney signs autographs for fans before a game against the Packers on Sept. 10, 2023, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears free-agency news: WR Darnell Mooney to sign a 3-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons
As Bears general manager Ryan Poles continues building his roster, this month’s dive into free agency is providing a major opportunity for the team to take a leap forward. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- March Madness: How to watch the NCAA men’s tournament — and what to watch for
- How to watch the NCAA women’s tournament — and what to watch for
Lyric Opera announces 2024-25 season of classics, new works and celebrations
The fall season will open with Verdi’s “Rigoletto” (Sept. 14-Oct. 6), conducted by Enrique Mazzola, directed by Mary Birnbaum (her Lyric debut) and starring Igor Golovatenko in the title role. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- Red Clay Dance Company celebrates 15th anniversary with La Femme Dance Fest, choreographer Fatima Robinson
- New seafood restaurant opens on West Side of Aurora
The night sky will soon get ‘a new star.’ Here’s how to see it.
If you keep a close eye on the night sky in the weeks and months ahead, you may spot something new. It will shine as bright as Polaris, the North Star, for no longer than a week before fading back into darkness. Read more here.
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