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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.
Photos: Donovan Mixon and Band at Ridgeville Park
Click on any photo below to enlarge the image and view caption information. (Photos by Joerg Metzner.) Joerg Metzner is the creator and photographer behind "Picturing Evanston" (picturing-evanston.com), a community oriented project that grew from his professional photography practice at joerg-metzner.com.... More by Joerg Metzner. The RoundTable will try to...
Multiple rounds of severe storms possible in Chicago area beginning Thursday
Multiple rounds of potentially severe storms could hit the Chicago area beginning Thursday, bringing the threat of gusty winds, heavy rain and possibly even isolated tornadoes. The threats begin Thursday and will continue through at least Friday night, with rain possibly continuing into Saturday. According to the Storm Prediction Center,...
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,...
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...
Gamestop Quietly Closed Illinois & Missouri Locations Recently
There was big chatter a few years ago about how Gamestop was planning to close hundreds of stores, but then that discussion stopped being a news item. However, I've learned that the company has rather quietly closed several Illinois and Missouri locations recently with little fanfare. I got curious about...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Illinois Is Getting Digital Licenses: Here’s How It All Works
We've been keeping an eye on the progress of Illinois House Bill 4592 (HB 4592) for a while now, and because we're technology geeks we're pretty excited that it brings that little plastic card in your wallet into the digital age by allowing us to have our driver's licenses or state IDs on our phones, where we have seemingly everything else.
Goodbye Physical Wallets: Mobile Driver’s License Will Soon Be Allowed in Illinois
The wallet on your iPhone can hold everything—credit and debit cards, transit cards, event tickets, keys—whatever you need, really. However, Chicago residents have been lamenting over the inability to add their state ID and driver’s license to the app. Fortunately, this is about to change. Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed legislation that will bring a wave of relief to Illinois residents. The new system, part of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office-wide modernization effort, will allow mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs in Illinois. Residents will have to wait four more months, as the legislation won’t take effect until Jan. 1, 2025. With the introduction of mobile IDs and driver’s licenses, residents will have the option to conceal certain personal details, such as their address, thanks to a secure, contactless, encrypted data exchange between their device and the reader.
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
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...
Pritzker signs an executive order, creates new agency position
Ill. (WTVO) — Governor J.B. Pritzker is looking to address the needs of aging Illinoisians. To start the decades-long process of providing those needs, Pritzker signed an executive order to hire a Chief Planning Officer for the Illinois Department of Aging. A fourth of the Illinois population is expected to be 60 or older by […]
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