Cook County state's attorney leads participants in Run to Remember

CHICAGO | Dozens of employees from the Cook County state's attorney's office participated in the May 4 Run to Remember.

Cook County state's attorney leads participants in Run to Remember

Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez led dozens of her employees on May 4 in participating in the Chicago Police Department's Run to Remember, a race along Chicago's lakefront that honors Chicago police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Dolton man sentenced to 25 years in home invasion, armed robbery

CHICAGO | A former furniture delivery man from Dolton has been sentenced to 25 years in prison in connection with the home invasion and armed robbery of a pregnant customer, according to a news release from the Cook County state's attorney's office.

Group wants to help defend Ill. gay marriage ban

CHICAGO | The conservative Illinois Family Institute and two suburban Chicago churches are seeking a judge's permission to help defend the state's ban on gay marriage, saying they should be able to intervene in a lawsuit filed by 25 gay and lesbian couples who want to overturn the 16-year-old law.

Unity Conference offers unique resource and networking for community leaders

CHICAGO | In the office’s continuing efforts to enhance community involvement and awareness, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, along with members of the office’s Advisory Councils, presented a one-day seminar aimed at informing and empowering community organizations.

Unity Conference offers unique resource and networking for community leaders

Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez presents the 2012 Community Empowerment Award to Phillip Jackson, executive director of the Black Star Project, for their innovative programs that engage and inspire students, parents and communities to improve educational outcomes.

Cal City girl's stepfather held on $1M bond in connection with slaying

CALUMET CITY | The stepfather of a Calumet City teen found dead in a large Hammond trash bin last week is being held on $1 million bond in the Cook County Jail, the Cook County state's attorneys office said.

State's attorney awards young artists

Pictured are the eighth-grade winners in the anti-drug poster contest sponsored by the Cook County state's attorney. Sitting from left are Jenny Joseph, St. Edward School (Chicago); Carlos Sanchez, Liberty Junior High School (Burbank); Deyanna La’shay Henderson, Paderewski School (Chicago); …

State's attorney awards young artists

Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, right, congratulates Danielle Tyson on her winning entry to the state’s attorney’s annual anti-drug poster contest. Tyson is a sixth-grader at Calvary Academy in South Holland.

State's attorney awards young artists

CHICAGO | A sixth-grader and an eighth-grader from Calvary Academy in South Holland are among 13 local students Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez recently honored for their award-winning artwork that will be featured in the state's attorney's 2013 calendar.

Criminal charges planned in fire that claimed two Chicago firefighters

Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez plans to announce criminal contempt charges against the owner of a South Side building where two Chicago firefighters lost their lives fighting a fire in December 2010, he office announced Wednesday.