The accused murderer of a Chicago police commander received a hero's welcome in the Cook County prison lock-up.  As he was being led upstairs to face the judge in a preliminary hearing, several inmates in the lock-up applauded as he walked by. Cook County prison officials released the video to the public. The Chicago Sun-Times describes the incident where the officer lost his life: On Thursday, Legghette shuffled into the courtroom, with the eyes of nearly 50 police officers trained squarely on him. "This case is truly tragic and disheartening to the entire city," Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said. Outside of the Cook County Criminal Court building, flags fluttered at half-staff. Inside, a courtroom packed with police officers, including CPS Superintendent Eddie Johnson, were at full attention. "The commander was a leader in the department, a devoted father, and husband," Foxx said. Police say the...(Read Full Post)