Local activists joined Tracy Hunter, grandmother of Laquan McDonald to denounce US Attorney John Lausch’s decision not to file federal charges against the convicted...
Disgraced former Chicago Police Officer and convicted murderer, Jason Van Dyke was released from prison today. After serving less than half of his 81-month...
On September 5, a day after Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that he would not seek re-election, a coalition of Chicago activist organizations rallied outside...
On September 5, a day after Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that he would not seek re-election, a coalition of Chicago activist organizations rallied outside...
...In 2015 Alone!
By Ken Hare
Chicago Defender Staff Writer
In an exclusive interview with the Chicago Defender, our Editorial Board got the opportunity to talk with...
Recuses Herself
By Ken Hare
Chicago Defender Staff Writer
Cook County States Attorney Anita Alvarez has asked a judge to recuse herself from the case against Officer...
From Chicago Policeman to Ty-D-Bowl Man
By Ken Hare
Chicago Defender Staff Writer
Former Chicago Police Officer, Jason Van Dyke, is learning the hard way that life...
A Broad Coalition Files Petition Requesting Special Prosecutor
By Ken Hare
Chicago Defender Staff Writer
A broad coalition of community activist, politician and law firms have come...
