Cook County judge moved off domestic violence cases after 2 suspects allegedly kill woman, child
The Cook County judge who presided over two order of protection cases in which the suspects went on to allegedly kill a woman and child has been moved off domestic violence cases.
Cook County judge reassigned from Domestic Violence Division after criticism about handling of case
There had been calls for months to reassign Judge Thomas Nowinski to be reassigned after the stabbing that killed Lacramioara Beldie​, 54.
Cook County judge reassigned from domestic violence cases after releasing man later accused of killing wife
Judge Thomas Nowinski made the request himself to be reassigned from the Domestic Violence Division to hearing misdemeanor and traffic cases.
Judge who released Portage Park domestic violence suspect reassigned
A Cook County judge who allowed a man later accused of killing his wife to be released on electronic monitoring will no longer hear domestic violence cases, Chief Judge Timothy Evans announced Thursday.
Embattled Cook County judge transferred after releasing alleged domestic abuser
Cook County Judge Thomas Nowinski, who ordered the release of a man who allegedly went on to kill his wife in November, is being moved out of domestic violence court. There were multiple calls for Nowinski to step down from the bench.
Cook County chief judge promises changes in domestic violence court
Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans says recent tragedies have prompted changes in domestic violence court. The big picture: Evans is promising more collaboration with prosecutors and interviews with victims after the court came under scrutiny because of two high-profile cases last year.
Cook County judge transferred from domestic violence division
Cook County Circuit Judge Thomas E. Nowinski has been transferred from the Domestic Violence Division to the 3rd Municipal District at his own request after facing criticism over how he handled a case that resulted in the death of a woman.
Cook County Domestic Violence judge reassigned amid controversy over case
Judge Thomas Nowinski was subjected to harsh criticism after he released a man who later allegedly killed his wife.
New videos show police encounter with man who fatally stabbed wife on Northwest Side
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Jury awards record $24M in suit over lead poisoning of children
A Cook County jury returned a $24.1 million verdict Thursday to the family of two children who allegedly developed lead poisoning while living in public housing owned by the Chicago Housing Authority ...
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Video shows off-duty Chicago cop's response after woman fatally stabbed; suspect later found dead
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) on Thursday released video and other materials related to a November shooting involving an off-duty officer on Chicago’s Northwest Side.
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Dozens of elected officials demand Cook County chief judge make immediate changes in domestic violence court
Prosecutors tried to have the homicide suspect held in custody pending trial, but Judge Thomas Nowinski denied the request. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times file photo Share Dozens of elected ...