In an attempt to investigate expressway shootings in Chicago, Illinois’ governor recently signed a new law, the Tamara Clayton Expressway Camera Act. The new law is named after a woman who died after being shot on a Chicago expressway. The law gives... Continue reading →
On February 15, Gary Martin opened fire at a warehouse in Aurora, Illinois after finding out he had been fired. He fatally shot five of his coworkers and wounded five police officers and a union representative. He used a Smith and Wesson handgun... Continue reading →
The key crime statistics for the last weekend of July included 74 shootings, 12 fatalities, zero arrests (so far), and lots of excuses. What does the spike mean for criminal defendants in Cook County and elsewhere? In a press conference, Chicago... Continue reading →
