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No charges to be filed in 2023 fatal shooting of carjacking suspect by Kane County sheriff's police … but questions remain about the conduct of one deputy chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

No criminal charges against Kane County cops who shot and killed Aurora carjacking suspect James Moriarty following a wild 100 mph midday chase through the far western suburbs in 2023 that ended in him being shot 17 times. Warning: graphic video/images. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch's new charity is taking money from donors with a stake in Springfield decisions, just like his campaign fund. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

City of Chicago employees blamed for three runway 'incursions' at O'Hare Airport over the last year. Latest Sun-Times examination of the airfield's sometimes-troubling safety issues. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

Chicago-area casinos log thousands of crimes, mostly offenses such as thefts, fights, patrons passing counterfeit bills, though Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, the state's busiest gambling site, saw several armed robberies. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

Accuser who settled $2 mil child sex abuse lawsuit against the Catholic church dies at age 43 ... the religious order his alleged abuser is part of, the Augustinians, oversee Providence and St. Rita high schools and had no comment chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

As the papal conclave is set to convene this week, here's a 2021 Chicago Sun-Times story that critics are using against Cardinal Robert Prevost, an Augustinian and a native Chicagoan, as his name is mentioned as a potential successor to Pope Francis. chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/26/2230…

Along with the accolades and hopefulness, it's worth noting that Pope Leo XIV's religious order is still mired in secrecy over child sex abuse in Chicago and beyond. This Chicago Sun-Times story coalesces our coverage relating to the Augustinians. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

St. Mary of the Assumption — can its connection to Pope Leo XIV save a vacant Far South Side church? chicago.suntimes.com/architecture-d…

The Catholic church's social service arm in Chicago uses lobbying firm that also represents abortion provider chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

Chicago-area priest, who church records show once lived with the new pope in the Chicago region in the 1980s, is kicked out of Augustinian order. While the priest, Richard McGrath, had been accused of sex abuse, he was expelled for insubordination. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

Accused child molester-priest says now-Pope Leo XIV OK'd his move to a South Side monastery near a Catholic elementary school ... nobody apparently ever told them, or a child care center across the alley from the friary. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

Cook County assessor gave $930,000 in wrongful tax breaks, then waived penalties, interest over its errors chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

Five female accusers of abusive former Lutheran pastor say the Chicago-based denomination did not do enough to investigate him. jsonline.com/story/news/inv…

Column: Thar she blows! Chicago artist and writer Dmitry Samarov brings 'Moby-Dick' back to life chicagotribune.com/2025/06/03/dmi…

In unlikely relationship, endangered herons seek out Lincoln Park Zoo's red wolves for protection chicagotribune.com/2025/06/04/nig…

New Catholic bishop was once accused of mishandling abuse case, which lawsuit says led to another child getting molested … Robert Prevost/Pope Leo XIV, Blase Cupich mum on whether they were involved in the clerical promotion. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

Lights, camera, legal action: ex-Chicago studio mogul is fighting in court with cousin, scrap dealer who want millions from Cinespace sale. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

Growing suburban road construction firm that's faced questions about if/how it has ties to felon Sam Palumbo sees contracts "paused" by Pritzker's transportation dept. amid "review." Saying $21 mil+ in contracts are on the line, the company is now suing. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/…

Ethics legislation stalls in Springfield as Illinois Senate President Don Harmon tries 'brazen' move that would have helped his election case … this guy … chicagotribune.com/2025/06/08/eth…