Opponents of the cash bail system say it allows those with money to go home while keeping those who can’t afford to post bond in custody, sometimes for years while their case winds through the busy court system.
EDITORâS NOTE: The following story has been updated to correct errors regarding the queen contest winners.
BRAWLEY âThe Hidalgo Society held its annual Cinco de Mayo event on Saturday at its hall on Cesar Chavez Boulevard.
The celebration kicked off at noon with a cornhole tournament. Entry was $20 per person. The first three games were round robin, following by a single-elimination round.
The tournament was followed by the coronation of the Cinco de Mayo Queen, Junior Cinco de Mayo Queen and their courts, and recognition of two honorary Hidalgo members.
Brandy Galvan and Carina Roman were this yearâs queen contestants, with Roman ultimately winning the tiara and sash. Runner-up Galvan was named Princess.
Chicago alderman and former police officer Anthony Napolitano explains what s behind the crime spree in the Windy City.
Latin King gang members Jesus Moro, 21, and Sergio Rodriguez, 20, were charged with first-degree murder after they allegedly shot and killed 16-year-old Julian Castillo in Chicago on Friday night, police said.
Assistant State’s Attorney Angel Eggleston said that Castillo, a Two-Six gang member, was cutting a friend s hair when Moro and Rodriguez noticed it was a Two-Six cut, which is the haircut for a rival gang, the Chicago Tribune reports. Sergio Rodriguez (left) and Jesus Moro (right) were arrested on first-degree murder charges last Friday after they allegedly shot and killed 16-year-old Julian Castillo.
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