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Homer Glen Man Charged in Shooting
On 02/22/2024, at approximately 10:09 PM, deputies with the Will County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 12000 Block of Longmeadow…
Joliet Police Respond to Double Fatal Accident
UPDATE FROM JOLIET POLICE: As the investigation of this crash progresses, it is believed that the Chevrolet Tahoe driven by…
Judge denies McCann’s request for home confinement, orders him held in custody
By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – After suddenly pleading guilty as his federal corruption trial was wrapping up this…
Joliet Police Investigating Fatal Crash on Route 53
On February 16, 2024, at 5:37 a.m., Joliet Police officers responded to the southbound lanes of Route 53 north of…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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:…
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…
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…