Sweeping criminal justice reforms have been unveiled by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who wants to cut back long prison sentences given for some drug-related crimes.
A south suburban woman was in court Thursday facing animal abuse charges after police say an emaciated dog was found outside a home in Dolton. Authorities also found some other animals in crates with no food or clean drinking water.
ABC7 is hosting the first of six debates before the February 2nd primary. The Democratic candidates for Cook County board president will face off on Thursday night.