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Loyola student murder suspect found with shank in Cook County Jail: officials

COOK COUNTY, Ill. – The man facing charges in the murder of a Loyola University student was caught with a weapon while in jail, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. Jose Medina, 26, has b…
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2662871/loyola-student-murder-suspect-found-with-shank-in-cook-county-jail-officials/

Follow GOLF May 26

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Dining and Cooking May 15

French fare in Evanston: Eh Voila! Z Breakfast Club Is Open – Chicago Tribune

It was always about the bigger picture for Pascal Berthoumieux. Owner of the beloved French bakery Patissierie Coralie and previous owner of mainstays…
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French fare in Evanston: Eh Voila! Z Breakfast Club Is Open – Chicago Tribune - Dining and Cooking

It was always about the bigger picture for Pascal Berthoumieux.

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The Bad Place May 12

Chicago Sun-Times - All | Cook County Jail could get a $1.1 million AI-powered surveillance system. Advocates are worried. by Anna Savchenko | WBEZ

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The Cook County Board of Commissioners is reviewing a proposed $1.12 million, three‑year contract with BriefCam to install an AI‑powered surveillance system at the Cook County Jail, which generates over 1.8 million hours of video each month. Officials say the technology would speed medical‑emergency response and investigations by quickly locating relevant footage, but a coalition of community and advocacy groups—including the Illinois Network for Pre‑Trial Justice and the ACLU of Illinois—has urged the board to reject the deal, arguing that the jail’s “human‑rights crisis” – highlighted by nine deaths last year – must be addressed first. Critics warn that BriefCam’s built‑in facial‑recognition and object‑identification features could create biometric databases, expand surveillance, and amplify bias and misidentification, especially against Black detainees, while the sheriff’s office offers limited assurances about data control and human review. The board is slated to consider the proposal at its upcoming meeting.

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Cook County Jail could get a $1.1 million AI-powered surveillance system. Advocates are worried.

The proposed contract with BriefCam would help the Cook County sheriff's office respond faster to medical emergencies and speed up investigations, an agency spokesperson said. But advocates have raised civil rights concerns and said jail officials should first address the number of deaths at the…

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The Bad Place May 11

Chicago Sun-Times - All | Cook County liable for property tax sale violations, judge rules by Violet Miller

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A federal judge ruled that Cook County must compensate homeowners who lost their properties and surplus equity in the county’s annual property‑tax sales after the U.S. Supreme Court declared the system unconstitutional. Since 2020, nearly 2,500 owners—often in Black neighborhoods such as Roseland and Englewood—had homes sold for tax debts as low as $1,600, forfeiting properties worth more than $108 million; the initial debts totalled $2.3 million. Judge Matthew Kennelly found the county “deliberately indifferent” to the violations and ordered relief for the victims, estimating an average loss of about $70,000 per household and projecting roughly $15 million in annual payouts, far less than the county’s claim that full compensation would cost “hundreds of millions.” The ruling follows the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision that owners cannot lose surplus equity from tax foreclosures and precedes state legislation delaying future tax sales to allow compliance.

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Cook County liable for property tax sale violations, judge rules

Since 2020, nearly 2,500 homeowners not only lost their properties but also the equity they had in those homes after their delinquent property taxes were sold. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled those sales unconstitutional three years ago. Now, a judge has held the county liable for damages.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dining and Cooking May 8

Two Chicago businesses team up for a recipe of innovation

CHICAGO – Two of Chicago’s popular Asian cafés are combining to share food, drink, and the culture of hospitality. It’s a collaboration of different cuisines. The backstory: The sandwich…
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2634067/two-chicago-businesses-team-up-for-a-recipe-of-innovation/

The Bad Place Apr 23

Chicago Sun-Times - All | West Suburban Medical Center property owner files suit to take control of hospital by Kaitlin Washburn

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The owner of the West Suburban Medical Center property, New Jersey‑based Ramco Healthcare Holdings, filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court on Wednesday seeking to appoint a receiver to take control of the hospital’s operations and reopen the facility. The complaint targets Dr. Manoj Prasad, CEO and majority owner of Resilience Healthcare, which runs West Suburban and Weiss Memorial Hospital, accusing him of financial mismanagement, misappropriating a $10 million state loan, breaching leases and owing over $20 million in back rent. Patlola, Ramco’s sole owner, argues that a receiver is essential to protect the Oak Park community, which depends on the hospital for essential health services, especially for low‑income residents. Prasad denied the allegations, calling the suit meritless and asserting that the disputed funds were used for payroll and operating expenses, and that existing lease agreements prevent Patlola from evicting Resilience. After temporarily closing West Suburban in March due to electronic medical‑record failures and payroll problems, Prasad hopes to fully reopen the hospital by July, while Patlola is exploring new management options with Insight Hospital & Medical Center.

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West Suburban Medical Center property owner files suit to take control of hospital

New Jersey-based Ramco Healthcare Holdings, which owns the hospital property, filed the complaint in Cook County Circuit Court asking a judge to appoint a receiver to take control of West Suburban's operations so it can reopen.

Chicago Sun-Times