Cook County, Domestic Violence

Cook County judge reassigned from Domestic Violence Division after criticism about handling of case
There had been calls for months to reassign Judge Thomas Nowinski to be reassigned after the stabbing that killed Lacramioara Beldie​, 54.
Cook County judge moved off domestic violence cases after 2 suspects allegedly kill woman, child
The Cook County judge who presided over two order of protection cases in which the suspects went on to allegedly kill a woman and child has been moved off domestic violence cases.
Cook County judge reassigned from domestic violence cases after releasing man later accused of killing wife
Judge Thomas Nowinski made the request himself to be reassigned from the Domestic Violence Division to hearing misdemeanor and traffic cases.
Cook County chief judge promises changes in domestic violence court
Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans says recent tragedies have prompted changes in domestic violence court. The big picture: Evans is promising more collaboration with prosecutors and interviews with victims after the court came under scrutiny because of two high-profile cases last year.
Cook County judge transferred from domestic violence division
Cook County Circuit Judge Thomas E. Nowinski has been transferred from the Domestic Violence Division to the 3rd Municipal District at his own request after facing criticism over how he handled a case that resulted in the death of a woman.
Electronic monitoring in Cook County belongs under chief judge’s office
Cook County-commissioned study recommended consolidating electronic monitoring under Chief Judge Timothy Evans, eliminating the sheriff's program.
Judge who released Portage Park domestic violence suspect reassigned
A Cook County judge who allowed a man later accused of killing his wife to be released on electronic monitoring will no longer hear domestic violence cases, Chief Judge Timothy Evans announced Thursday.
Embattled Cook County judge transferred after releasing alleged domestic abuser
Cook County Judge Thomas Nowinski, who ordered the release of a man who allegedly went on to kill his wife in November, is being moved out of domestic violence court. There were multiple calls for Nowinski to step down from the bench.
Cook County Board pays $180,000 settlement involving Board of Review commissioner
Frank Calabrese, a former assessment analyst and communications director for Board of Review commissioner Samantha Steele, ...
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Cook County authorities seek wanted fugitive who removed GPS tracker in 2022
Cook County authorities are searching for a man wanted for violating the terms of his electronic monitoring after he was ...
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Cook County deputies arrest 2 men after meth, mushrooms and other drugs found during traffic stop
Two men were arrested this week after drugs were discovered during a traffic stop in Harvey, according to the Cook County ...
Cook County woman arrested in North Carolina, extradited to Chicago on murder charges
Makayla Mitchell, 23, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to a fatal shooting on Chicago’s South Side in ...
Indiana fugitive arrested in Cook County for failing to register as sex offender; prosecutors decline charges
Authorities have arrested a 54-year-old Indiana woman who failed to register as a sex offender, though prosecutors declined ...
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Cook County man allegedly shot, critically wounded another man on West Side
CHICAGO - A Cook County man is accused of shooting another man in West Garflied Park last year. James Garcia, 44, of Calumet ...
Despite judgement against gun, ammo tax, Cook County says it remains enforceable
Despite a Cook County judge siding with gun rights advocates over the county’s gun and ammunition tax, the county’s tax ...
Cook County Sheriff's Office searches for wanted fugitive
Cook County authorities are searching for a man wanted for violating the terms of his electronic monitoring after he was ...