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‘Obscene': Dolton homeowner gets $2,500 ticket for loose dog
LaToya Brinson calls it outrageous. Her daughter's dog got loose in the Chicago suburb of Dolton, and she got a $2,500 ticket. It happened on July 6. Chloe, a laidback, 3-year-old American Pitbull, somehow got out of Brinson's backyard, possibly by pushing through a gate. Chloe belongs to Brinson's daughter,...
Chicago Man Sentenced to 38 Years for Armed Robberies While on Parole
WHEATON, Ill. – A Chicago man has been sentenced to 38 years in prison for committing armed robberies at a gas station and a convenience store while on parole. Robert Howard, 31, was sentenced after pleading guilty to two counts of armed robbery with a firearm, a Class X felony. His sentence reflects both the severity of his actions and his previous criminal history, which warranted an extended term under state law.
Ex-Chicago Suburb Mayor Guilty of Embezzling Gambling Revenues
A former Chicago suburb mayor, Charles Griffin of Ford Heights, Illinois, was convicted on Monday for embezzling gambling revenues. Griffin was found guilty by Cook County Judge James Obbish of theft of government property of less than $100,000, but over $10,000, in addition to two counts of official misconduct. Former...
Cook County retention judge under investigation over dispute with attorney
A Cook County judge running for retention next month is under investigation by the Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board for her interactions with an attorney in eviction cases last year at the Markham Courthouse, Injustice Watch has learned. The investigation into Judge Ieshia Gray comes after she repeatedly denied the attorney’s...
Steve Millar’s 5 high school football games to watch in the Southland and Week 5 predictions
Richards, Lincoln-Way East, Oak Forest, Lemont and Nazareth are picks to click for the fifth week of the regular season. Richards (3-1, 2-0) at Argo (3-1, 1-1) Kickoff: 6 p.m. Friday. Matchup breakdown: Richards heads into this South Suburban Red game having scored 110 points over its last two outings, including Friday’s 68-12 rout of crosstown rival Oak Lawn. The Bulldogs have established ...
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