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Former Illinois Attorney Sentenced to 25 Years for Role in Washington Federal Bank Collapse
A former attorney is behind bars for 25 years after being convicted of embezzlement and fraud charges linked to the collapse of Washington Federal Bank, as announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois, Robert M. Kowalski played a pivotal role in siphoning funds from the bank, which foundered in 2017 due to insolvency and a substantial $66 million in nonperforming loans.
Three Juveniles Charged in String of Chicago Armed Robberies, Sending Shockwaves Through Local Communities
Three male juveniles have been apprehended and charged in a series of armed robberies that terrorized communities over a tense period in July, according to an official release from the Chicago Police Department. The trio, aged 14 and 16 years old, reportedly embarked on a crime spree across a swath of Chicago neighborhoods on July 14, leading to their arrest by members of the Citywide Robbery Task Force on the 1100 block of S. Hamilton. Each of the young suspects is facing seven felony counts of armed robbery with a firearm.
ESPN's New Ranking Of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Is Turning Heads
Before the second half of the WNBA season, ESPN released its take on the league's Top 25 players, which includes rookies Caitlin Clark from the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky. Clark was listed as the No. 15 player in the WNBA, ahead of some extremely talented veterans like ...
Chicago Bears logo redesign goes viral, social media reacts
The Chicago Bears' logo hasn't changed much from the time the wishbone "C" was introduced in 1973. Neither has blue and orange mascot head, which served as the team's secondary logo until the Bears made it their primary logo in 2023. And for good reason. Both logos are as classic...
State’s attorney candidate wants federal program to address gun violence
(The Center Square) – A Cook County state’s attorney candidate is drawing attention to a federal program amid 1,865 people being shot in the county just this year. Bob Fioretti is running as a Republican for the office of Cook County State's Attorney, the office held by Kim Foxx. Foxx announced she was not seeking reelection. Fioretti suggested that implementing a federal program called "Project Exile" could help with the...
Streamwood Man Sentenced to Five Years for Role in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose in DuPage County
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has secured a prison sentence for a suburban Cook County man for his involvement in a drug-induced homicide, adding yet another chapter to Illinois' ongoing battle with the opioid epidemic. Stanley Carter, 31, of Streamwood, was sentenced to five years behind bars by DuPage County Circuit Court Judge Mia McPherson, as per an announcement from the Attorney General's office. Carter was found guilty on Jan. 12 of one count of criminal drug conspiracy, the conviction stemming from his alleged role in the fatal overdose of a Carol Stream man on fentanyl and heroin.
New work-from-home scams prey on those looking for work, lead to identity theft, report says
A new scam is preying on those looking for work.One victim in the Chicago area had her identity stolen.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMost job scams are sent via text, email or posted on social media.A local victim, Mattie Podborny, found a job posting on what looked like a legitimate website. It was also more believable because the victim had a face-to-face interview and a written job offer. Still, her identity was stolen."Be careful, it could seem very legit and it's not," Podborny told the ABC7 I-Team.She was hoping to work from her Fox Lake home,...
Golf Ball-Size Hail, 70 MPH Winds Possible in Missouri Thursday
Batten down the hatches as Missouri is set to have multiple rounds of severe weather on Thursday that is expected to bring golf ball-size hail and 70 mph winds. It's possible storms could bring tornadoes, too. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri updated its severe storm outlook for...
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Pontoon Beach/Belleville Cannabis Dispensaries Receive $240,000 Each In Social Equity Loan Program
PONTOON BEACH/BELLEVILLE – A pair of local licensed cannabis dispensaries will receive a significant amount of funds from Round II of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Cookies in Pontoon Beach...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Family of Illinois woman shot by police calling for legislative change
(The Center Square) – Lawyers for the family of a Springfield, Illinois, woman shot to death by a sheriff’s deputy are calling for changes, including to the Illinois SAFE-T Act. The July killing of Sonya Massey sparked calls for change around the country. Massey was shot while ducking in her kitchen by a Sangamon County sheriff's deputy who is now charged with murder. She had called 911 to report a prowler. ...
Governor Pritzker signs over 100 bills into law
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss what a federal judge ruled on where protesters of the DNC can march and why inmates were moved out of the Stateville Correction Center. She also talks about some of the new bills that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed, like having a digital driver’s license and no more single-use plastics in hotels.
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