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Alvarez Says She Convened Koschman Grand Jury, Too
Alvarez was urged in 2011 to open an investigation into how the Koschman death was investigated. At the time she said no favoritism was given to Vanecko because he was Daley's nephew, that there was no report or... Read »
Koschman Mother: Charges Are Bittersweet
"Seeing it in print makes me feel better," Nanci Koschman said Monday. "But it doesn't bring David back." Read »
Timeline: David Koschman Case
Mount Prospect man David Koschman died from a single punch thrown during a drunken argument in the early morning hours of April 25, 2004. Here's the timeline of what happened leading up to the incident and... Read »
Who Is R.J. Vanecko?
The first public image of R.J. Vanecko came just before Christmas in 1976. He was sitting in his grandfather’s lap in what would later be re-named Daley Plaza. Read »
Daley Nephew Charged in Koschman Death
R.J. Vanecko, the namesake of former mayor Richard J. Daley, has been charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter in the 2004 death of David Koschman. The charge was announced Monday. Read »
Will Koschman Case Get Special Prosecutor?
A Mount Prospect mother may have a better idea Wednesday if she'll get her wish for a special prosecutor to look into a seven-year-old homicide case involving former Mayor Richard Daley's nephew. Read »
Judge to Hear Koschman Special Prosecutor Case in March
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez's office appears to be preparing to fight call for special prosecutor. Read »
Special Prosecutor Requested in Koschman Case
More than seven years after 21-year old David Koschman of Mount Prospect was killed during a fight on Division Street, the MacArthur Justice Center is asking that a Special Prosecutor be named to probe... Read »
Koschman Death Needs New Look: Alvarez
Cook County State's Attorney calls for independent investigation into homicide involving mayor's nephew. Read »
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