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Jailhouse shock

Cook County taxpayers have paid $1.4 million to send problem detainees to a jail about an hour outside of Chicago where some are being shocked by Tasers.

ethnic media

The media melting pot

By Kari Lydersen | May 1, 2010
Jailhouse shock

Complicated grievance process creates roadblocks for detainees

By Amalia Oulahan | May 1, 2010
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Taser timeout

By Kelly Virella | May 1, 2010

Chicago transit disparity

By Ashley Mouldon | May 1, 2010

Access denied in minority areas

By Natalie Southwick | May 1, 2010
Criminal Justice

Shocking results

By R. Thomas | May 1, 2010

Reporter news: May-June 2010

By The Chicago Reporter | May 1, 2010

More Taser accountability

By Kimbriell Kelly | May 1, 2010
Criminal Justice

Jail reforms itself from among worst.

By Tara Garcia Mathewson | May 1, 2010

Gun violations disproportionate

By Ashley Mouldon | May 1, 2010
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