A federal jury found four former ComEd executives and associates guilty on all counts charged, conspiring to influence and reward Mike Madigan.
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For Those Returning from Incarceration, April Is Second Chance Month in Cook County
The Cook County Board unanimously passed a resolution designating April as Second Chance Month in Cook County.
Consultant Sentenced to More Than Four and a Half Years in Prison for Bribing City Officials
A consultant has been sentenced to more than four and a half years in federal prison for offering and providing bribes.
Gary Man Sentenced to 2 Consecutive Terms of Life In Prison
Hailey Gist-Holden, 28, of Gary, IN, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philp P. Simon after a jury found him guilty.
Ladarius Williams, 29, of Chicago Dead After Fir Street Shooting
A 29-year-old Chicago man, Ladarius Williams, was shot and died after a large house party on Fir Street ended with gunfire and four shot.
Four Shot, One Fatally, on Fir Street
One person is dead and two hospitalized after four were shot early Friday morning on Fir Street. A fourth refused transport to the hospital.,
Justice Department Finds Civil Rights Violations by the Louisville Metro Police Department and Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Following a comprehensive investigation, the Justice Department announced today that the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) and the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (Louisville Metro) engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law. The Department also announced that it has entered[Read More…]
IL House Judiciary Criminal Committee Advances Bill to Protect Children Testifying in Abuse Cases
Dieterich, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A downstate legislator is the primary sponsor of a bill to make remote testimony for victims under 13 years of age the standard practice in alleged abuse cases. The Illinois House Judiciary Criminal Committee advanced the legislation by State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dietrich). House Bill 2607 establishes a[Read More…]
First of a Week of DUI Charges in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mid-February in Park Forest was a busy one for DUI charges. Police charged four individuals with a DUI the week of Feb. 7 through Feb. 13. According to police, officers had no special areas set up to stop impaired drivers. “I wish I could say we had[Read More…]
Gary Man Sentenced to 240 Months in Prison
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Joshua Jensen, 27 years old, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced to 240 months in prison by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon on his plea of guilty to production of child pornography announced by United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Besides the 240 months in prison,[Read More…]
