See What They’re Saying: Cook County Adult Probation Investigation

See where the Institute has been featured in the news regarding the investigation into the Cook County Adult Probation Department.

NBC Chicago: Suit – Probation Office Failed to Monitor Sex Offender (Jan. 27)

Institute’s investigative reporter, Lee Williams, discusses a negligence suit filed against the Cook County Adult Probation Department and it’s chief officer.

WGN Radio 720: Mike McConnell and Attorney Tim Cavanagh – 13-year-old Raped Because Cook County Adult Probation Department, “Dropped the Ball”. (Jan. 26)

Illinois Policy Institute’s investigation discussed by Mike McConnell and 13-year old victim’s attorney, Tim Cavanagh.

Institute in CBS local: Rape Victim’s Family Sues County Probation Dept. (Jan. 26)

The Illinois Policy Institute’s investigation is featured in a story on the lawsuit against Cook County Probation Officer Jesse Reyes.

Newsradio 780: Steve Miller Reports on Probation Violation in Cook County (Jan. 26)

13-year old rape victim’s attorney, Tim Cavanagh, cites Illinois Policy Institute Investigation.

FOX Chicago News: Sex Offender Acurie Collier Strikes Again, Some Ask Why He Wasn’t Behind Bars (Jan. 26)

A joint investigation by FOX Chicago News and the Illinois Policy Institute finds the agency in charge of keeping watch on that predator apparently dropped the ball.

ABC Chicago: Mother Files Suit for Alleged Rape Victim, 13 (Jan. 26)

A story on the law suit claiming negligence in the Cook County Adult Probation Department featured an investigation by the Illinois Policy Institute.