Tag Archives: Eric Zorn
CN May 2, 2013
Why is Cook County Jail suddenly reaching the bursting point? It’s at capacity, when its population had been declining in recent years. Well, it’s partly because we seem to be locking more people up, but it’s also because Cook County … Continue reading
CN June 14, 2012
It was another violent weekend in Chicago, and this week small pockets of that violence migrated to the Gold Coast, River North and the Red Line. It’s leaving Mayor Emanuel and Police Superintendent Garry McCrthy scrambling for explanations and tactics … Continue reading


