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Here’s where to find 2026 judicial voter retention guides across the Southland ahead of Nov. 3

In Cook County, judges are retained, yet many skip them on the ballot because they are opaque. Here’s where to find 3,000 free print copies of Injustice Watch’s nonpartisan research guide.

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Free judicial voter guides available across Southland ahead of 2026 primary

The HWH is distributing 3,000 print guides across civic centers, libraries, and businesses in the south suburbs. Here’s where to find a copy.

Domestic battery charges dropped against Harvey Park District commissioner

The charges were related to a 911 call Lakeisha Brown made for police assistance at her home in December 2025. But when police arrived, she was arrested instead.

State’s attorney drops felony charges against Harvey alderwoman

At a court hearing Wednesday, the Cook County State’s Attorney Office dropped felony battery charges against Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) pertaining to an alleged assault of a Harvey police officer in April.

Two men charged with gun and drug felonies after county sheriff executes search warrants at Harvey home

The Organized Crime and Hostage Barricade teams made arrests at a home on 150th St. and Lincoln Ave. on Wednesday.

Cook County public defender to represent undocumented residents in immigration court cases elsewhere

Attorneys with the county public defender's immigration unit will provide representation virtually.

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