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Class-Action Lawsuit Alleges Cook County Tax Sales Infringe on Homeowners’ Rights

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Chicago, Illinois – A new legal challenge is questioning the constitutionality of Cook County’s method of collecting overdue property taxes through tax sales, arguing that the practice unjustly strips property owners of their assets. This lawsuit, seeking to achieve class-action status, alleges severe violations of property rights under both the Illinois and U.S. Constitutions. At the heart of the controversy are the annual tax sales conducted by Cook County, where delinquent property taxes are sold to private investors. The lawsuit claims that this process fails to adequately compensate property owners whose tax debts are often … Read more

Cook County Judge Mandates Midlothian Village to Restore Utilities Amid Landlord-Village Dispute Over Water System Rights

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Midlothian, Illinois – A Cook County judge directed the village of Midlothian to reinstate water and heating services on Friday to an apartment complex embroiled in a dispute over land use and property rights. The conflict emerged when the village disconnected utilities due to a disagreement with the building’s owner over a property easement necessary for a municipal water system upgrade. During the court proceedings, the tension was palpable as the judge expressed frustration, noting that the residents were unjustly suffering due to a standoff not of their making. Describing the residents as “cannon fodder,” … Read more

Cook County Top Judge Declares Lacramioara Beldie’s Death Was Preventable

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Chicago, Illinois – In a troubling revelation, Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans declared that the death of Lacramioara Beldie at the Cook County Jail earlier this month was an event that “should not have occurred.” The statement has sparked numerous concerns about the conditions and oversight within the facility, raising questions about the treatment of inmates and operational protocols. Beldie, who was found unresponsive in her cell on a Sunday afternoon, was declared deceased after being promptly transferred to a nearby hospital. The unfortunate incident has led to heightened scrutiny of the jail’s … Read more

Advocacy Group Urges Reassignment of Cook County Judge Following Two Tragic Domestic Violence Fatalities

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Chicago, Illinois – A prominent advocacy group is urging for the reassignment of a Cook County judge following the tragic deaths of two individuals linked to cases of domestic violence that the judge had previously overseen. These incidents have ignited a heated debate on judicial accountability and the adequacy of protective measures for victims of domestic abuse. The advocacy organization has pointed out that, in both cases, the judge handling them had issued rulings that were criticized for potentially failing to recognize the severity of the threats the victims faced. This has led to public … Read more