Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Chicago Tribune

    Chicago tentatively settles lawsuit over police shooting of bystander killed when cop fired at bat-wielding teen

    by Paige Fry and Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune Jun 08, 2018 3 minutes

    CHICAGO - The city of Chicago has tentatively settled a lawsuit by the family of an innocent bystander who was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer as he opened fire at a teen carrying a baseball bat.

    The proposed settlement with the family of Bettie Jones came days before the lawsuit was to go to trial at the Daley Center courthouse.

    The Chicago Tribune obtained a copy of an order signed by Judge Rena Marie Van

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Chicago Tribune

    Chicago Tribune2 min readPolitical Ideologies
    Mayor Brandon Johnson Slams Uphill Effort To Recall Chicago Mayors
    CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday blasted a nascent effort to establish a legal tool for voters to recall Chicago mayors, calling it “disingenuous” and saying it is backed by “extreme right wing” political rivals. The mayor’s comments came
    Chicago Tribune5 min read
    3 Takeaways From Cubs’ West Coast Trip, Including Kyle Hendricks’ Struggles And Christopher Morel’s Stellar Defense
    PHOENIX — Hayden Wesneski’s phone kept buzzing with so many missed calls and text messages in the wee hours Wednesday that he eventually awoke to find it on the floor. Thankfully, Wesneski got an assist from his Triple-A Iowa roommate Matt Mervis, wh
    Chicago Tribune4 min read
    ‘Franklin’ Review: Michael Douglas Plays Ben Franklin In France, Looking To Fund The Revolution
    Throughout history, world powers have funded wars in which they have no direct involvement. (Stares in our current moment.) In 1776, Benjamin Franklin hoped to convince France to do just that when the British colonies in America declared their indepe

    Related Books & Audiobooks