Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
Former Cook County prosecutor, two Chicago police officers charged with overtime theft

The officers each face two counts of theft of more than $100,000 from a government entity. All three face official misconduct charges.

police-reform
  • by david hall
Chicago police officer sidelined after choking handcuffed boy experiencing mental health crisis

The city's police oversight chief said the officer was training a new cop when he used what amounted to "deadly force" against the boy, who was taken to a hospital for mental health treatment after the incident.

chicago-corruption-trials
  • by david hall
Lemont businessman sentenced to 5 years in federal prison in conspiracy to lower property taxes

Judge John F. Kness told Alex Nitchoff, 56, that the bribery scheme was “a cancer” that eats away at the public’s respect for government institutions.

money
  • by david hall
Mars to buy Chicago-based Kellanova, maker of Cheez-Its and Pringles, for nearly $30 billion

The deal could significantly broaden Mars' snacking portfolio and help it expand globally.