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Chicago Man Charged with Child Abduction and Luring

On Tuesday, April 23, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved one count of Child Abduction and Luring of a Minor, a Class 4 Felony. #ccso

Homewood Man Byron Taylor Indicted on 21 Felony Charges

If convicted, Taylor faces a maximum penalty of three years in prison for each count. #indictment

Keith Freeman Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges

The officials noted that Freeman was indicted as part of an ongoing federal investigation. #dolton #thornton #keithfreeman

Homicides, shootings up across Chicago

Overall, Chicago saw a 28% increase in homicides last March compared to the same time in 2023... #chicago

AG Raoul Pushes for Legislation that will Increase Accessibility to Crime Victims Compensation Program

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John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer
Senate Bill 3713 amends the Crime Victims Compensation Act by making the program more accessible to applicants and advocates who assist individuals in applying for compensation... #crime #victim

Lawmakers want changes to SAFE-T Act to avoid criminals ‘slipping through the cracks’

State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, said he's glad Republicans have created the working group called Truth in Public Safety, or TIPS. #safetact

South Suburban & Chicago Based Child Care Provider Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison

She spent some of the criminally derived money on a Bentley Bentayga and a house in Mokena, Ill. #fraud

Tio “Mr. CeaseFire” Hardiman Holds CeaseFire Reunion of Nonviolence Activists Who Have Helped Make Positive Change in the Public Health Epidemic of Violence

He looked back on the human history of plague and disease, and likened the violence epidemic to a years-long misdiagnosis. #violenceinterrupters

Pembroke Township Man Convicted of Filing False Tax Returns

Gibbs remains released on conditions of bond, which includes home detention, pending sentencing. #fbi

Violence Prevention Coordinating Council Hosting Gun Violence Prevention & Mental Health Workshop

It will feature workshops on gun violence prevention, domestic violence prevention, mental health, and youth empowerment. #gunviolence

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