In last-minute reversal, former Sen. Sam McCann pleads guilty to corruption charges

February 15, 2024 / Comments Off on In last-minute reversal, former Sen. Sam McCann pleads guilty to corruption charges

By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News [email protected] This is a breaking news story and will be updated. As federal prosecutors were preparing to rest their case Thursday…

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Former Illinois Department of Ag Investigator Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison for Obstructing Justice

February 15, 2024 / Comments Off on Former Illinois Department of Ag Investigator Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison for Obstructing Justice

A former investigator for the Illinois Department of Agriculture has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for groping several women while on duty…

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Bolingbrook Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Fatal Stabbing of Stepson

February 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Bolingbrook Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Fatal Stabbing of Stepson

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow has announced that Harold Robinson, 57, of Bolingbrook, was sentenced February 13 by Circuit Court Judge Carmen Goodman to…

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Burglary Suspects Arrested Following Fire

February 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Burglary Suspects Arrested Following Fire

Pedro Rodriguez-Castaneda (35, Joliet) was arrested, processed, and released on a Notice to Appear for Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, Criminal Trespass to Real Property,…

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Feds accuse ex-lawmaker of ‘greed, fraud and arrogance’ in misusing campaign funds

February 13, 2024 / Comments Off on Feds accuse ex-lawmaker of ‘greed, fraud and arrogance’ in misusing campaign funds

By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Bass pulled no punches in describing former Republican state Sen. Sam McCann on the…

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Ex-Madigan aide sentenced to 30 months in prison for obstruction of justice attempt, perjury

February 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Ex-Madigan aide sentenced to 30 months in prison for obstruction of justice attempt, perjury

By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News [email protected] CHICAGO – For most of his adult working life, Tim Mapes only had one boss: former Illinois House Speaker Michael…

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McCann trial delayed another day as he cancels plan to represent himself

February 12, 2024 / Comments Off on McCann trial delayed another day as he cancels plan to represent himself

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The federal corruption trial of former Republican state Sen. Sam McCann was delayed again on Monday, but this…

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Former lawmaker taken into custody amid delays to his corruption trial after sudden hospitalization

February 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Former lawmaker taken into custody amid delays to his corruption trial after sudden hospitalization

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Former Republican State Sen. Sam McCann, a onetime third-party candidate for governor, was taken into custody…

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Domestic Call Leads Joliet Police to Seek Drug, Child Endangerment Charges

February 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Domestic Call Leads Joliet Police to Seek Drug, Child Endangerment Charges

Jonah Madia (52, Plainfield) was arrested, processed, and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility for Domestic Battery, Unlawful Use of a Weapon by…

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Sheriff Investigating ADF Inmate Death

February 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Sheriff Investigating ADF Inmate Death

The Will County Sheriff’s, Adult Detention Facility is confirming that an elderly man who was incarcerated, was found deceased in his detention cell this morning.…

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