Cook County Jail

Chicago Beyond Partners with Jails in Chicago and San Francisco in First-of-its-Kind Coalition to Address Physical and Emotional Isolation

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Both institutions are forming new Internal Advisory Councils (IAC) of frontline staff and people detained to inform policy changes.

Key Points: 
  • Both institutions are forming new Internal Advisory Councils (IAC) of frontline staff and people detained to inform policy changes.
  • “We are proud to work with Cook and San Francisco County jail leaders because of their demonstrated commitment to wellness for all people impacted by incarceration.
  • Initiatives that have garnered national attention include Cook County implementing trauma-informed, contact visitation and San Francisco County making all jail phone calls free .
  • The inaugural HSAA will convene through February 2024, after which time participating agencies will independently continue their reform efforts.

Norton Rose Fulbright welcomes IP litigation partner to its growing Chicago office

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Chicago, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that intellectual property litigation lawyer John McBride has joined the firm as a partner in the Chicago office.

Key Points: 
  • Chicago, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that intellectual property litigation lawyer John McBride has joined the firm as a partner in the Chicago office.
  • He also appears before the United States Patent and Trademark Office in connection with inter partes review proceedings.
  • McBride also advises on transactional and strategic intellectual property issues, including licensing negotiations, developing intellectual property assets and evaluating patent portfolios for acquisition or litigation.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.

Seven Neal Gerber Eisenberg Attorneys Recognized for Excellence in Pro Bono Service

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Friday, May 5, 2023

Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have received the 2023 Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.

Key Points: 
  • Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have received the 2023 Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
  • Since 2011, eighteen different NGE attorneys have received the Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service.
  • The awards were presented at the Court’s 23rd Annual Excellence in Pro Bono and Public Interest Service Award Ceremony on May 1, 2023.
  • More than 5,600 hours of pro bono time were worked in 2022 with 100 percent of practice groups participating in these efforts.

Taste of Fulton Market 2022 Announces Restaurant Lineup and Ticket Sales

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Monday, August 8, 2022

CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Organizers of the 2nd annual Taste of Fulton Market today announced the initial wave of participating restaurants and placed a limited number of early bird tickets on sale for $75 through TasteofFultonMarket.com. On September 29th from 5 pm to 9 pm, Fulton Market area restaurants will unite to give a taste of the neighborhood in honor of its long culinary history. This year's foodie celebration sponsored by SYSCO is expanding in terms of size and scope, now taking over all of the historic Morgan's on Fulton special events building. For a second year in a row, the ultimate showcase of the Fulton Market Dining District will benefit the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Restaurant Employee Relief Fund as well as a new charity partner, Recipe for Change, an organization that provides culinary instruction and job skills training to detainees at Cook County Jail.

Key Points: 
  • On September 29th from 5 pm to 9 pm, Fulton Market area restaurants will unite to give a taste of the neighborhood in honor of its long culinary history.
  • Participating Taste of Fulton Market 2022 restaurants include: Rose Mary, Publican, BLVD, Gus's Fried Chicken, Chikatana, Carnivale, Marvin's Food & Fuel, Bar Takito, Kuma's Corner, Real Good Stuff, Pure Green, KOMO, Blind Barber, and more (to be announced soon).
  • Admission tickets are also inclusive of beer and wine and a map of Fulton Market highlighting participating venues that they can use to redeem food items.
  • Owner James Geier has always been a believer in the booming Fulton Market District, as reflected in his investment here over a decade ago.

Expanded Taste of Fulton Market to Return this September

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

CHICAGO, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The second annual Taste of Fulton Market has been announced for September 29th from 5 pm to 10 pm in honor of the long culinary history of the neighborhood. This year's foodie celebration is expanding in terms of size and scope, now taking over all three levels of the historic Morgan's on Fulton special events building with even more of the area's most renowned restaurants and bars, including venues like Rose Mary, Swift & Sons, Carnivale, The Publican, The Goat Group, Beatrix, Gus's Fried Chicken, Real Good Stuff, Marvin's Food & Fuel, and many more (to be announced in subsequent release). For a second year in a row, the ultimate showcase of the Fulton Market Dining District will benefit the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Restaurant Employee Relief Fund as well as a new charity partner, Recipe for Change, an organization that provides culinary instruction and job skills training to detainees at Cook County Jail.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The second annual Taste of Fulton Market has been announced for September 29th from 5 pm to 10 pm in honor of the long culinary history of the neighborhood.
  • With panoramic views of Fulton Market and the Chicago skyline as the backdrop, local big-name chefs will amass for cooking demos and to mingle with fans.
  • Admission tickets are also inclusive of beer and wine and a map of Fulton Market highlighting participating venues that they can use to redeem food items.
  • Owner James Geier has always been a believer in the booming Fulton Market District, as reflected in his investment here over a decade ago.