Topic: Cook County

In rare instance of Cook County justice, a sentence of 3 years in prison given to man convicted of anti-Semitic hate crimes
In rare instance of Cook County justice, a sentence of 3 years in prison given to man convicted of anti-Semitic hate crimes January 26, 2023 Thomas Lifson Perp named Shahid Hussain gets two three-year sentences, to be served concurrently.
Second family of a murder victim killed by an alleged perp on electronic monitoring sues Cook County in a month
Second family of a murder victim killed by an alleged perp on electronic monitoring sues Cook County in a month July 18, 2022 Thomas Lifson In 2020, at least 51 cases were recorded of people out on bail shooting or shooting at victims.
Hilarious! Cook county pol who fixed a parking ticket for his pal claims he did it to make sure all Latinos are treated fairly
Hilarious! Cook county pol who fixed a parking ticket for his pal claims he did it to make sure all Latinos are treated fairly July 21, 2019 Thomas Lifson Fighting for the oppressed,one fixed ticket at a time.
What does (and doesn't) unseat a judge in Cook County, Illinois
What does (and doesn't) unseat a judge in Cook County, Illinois June 6, 2019 Thomas Lifson No wonder Chicago is a notorious crime-ridden shooting gallery.
Cook County sheriff accidentally releases man who promised terror attack
Cook County sheriff accidentally releases man who promised terror attack May 4, 2018 Thomas Lifson Chicago's reputation as the crime capital of America and home to the catch and release policy of dealing with criminals remains secure.
Cook County primary election for assessor could teach Putin a new trick
Cook County primary election for assessor could teach Putin a new trick March 22, 2018 Thomas Lifson Say what you want about the legitimacy of Vladimir Putin's re-election; at least voters for his opponents were not instructed that their votes wouldn't count.  You have to travel to Cook County, Illinois to see that kind of trick pulled off.
The Progressive machine takes a big hit in Cook Country, Illinois
The Progressive machine takes a big hit in Cook Country, Illinois October 12, 2017 Thomas Lifson Yesterday, something extraordinary happened: a progressive racket just got busted in a place notorious for one-party, corrupt, and highly taxed Democrat governance.
Facing repeal vote, backer of Cook County soda tax admits it's not about health; it's about money
Facing repeal vote, backer of Cook County soda tax admits it's not about health; it's about money October 6, 2017 Thomas Lifson One of the best progressive con games is the one where they tell you they are protecting your health by adding a new tax.
Cook County commissioners to vote on repeal of sugary soda tax
Cook County commissioners to vote on repeal of sugary soda tax August 11, 2017 Thomas Lifson The fiscal black hole facing Illinois and its local governments as lavish pension obligations come due appears to have driven at least some public officials mad.
Progressive bullies exploiting the disadvantaged in new Cook County soda tax
Progressive bullies exploiting the disadvantaged in new Cook County soda tax August 3, 2017 Thomas Lifson Guess who is exempted!
If you think those soda taxes are about the ‘obesity epidemic,’ think again
If you think those soda taxes are about the ‘obesity epidemic,’ think again July 16, 2017 Thomas Lifson “Watch what we do, not what we say,” was the famous honest advice of the first attorney general to go to prison, so naturally it applies to the government of Cook County, Illinois.
Illinois Judge halts sugary soda drink tax with temporary restraining order
Illinois Judge halts sugary soda drink tax with temporary restraining order July 1, 2017 Thomas Lifson The argument for unconstitutionality is intriguing, and the judge thought it strong enough to stop a tax taking effect today in Cook County, Illinois.
GOP candidate in Cook County, IL discovers voting machine casts his vote for the Democrat he is running against
GOP candidate in Cook County, IL discovers voting machine casts his vote for the Democrat he is running against October 21, 2014 Thomas Lifson The Democrat mantra that voting fraud is rare takes another blow today
The First Cabela's to Close
The First Cabela's to Close November 4, 2012 Anthony J. Ciani The TEA parties exist for a reason; the people of the United States, rich and poor, are overtaxed, and the tax revenues are wasted in kleptocratic or irresponsible ways.