Comptroller
Dixon Only Gets Fraction Of Money Stolen By Comptroller
The City of Dixon has only gotten back about one-fifth of the tens of millions of dollars. stolen by its former comptroller, authorities say.
Crundwell Gets Nearly 20 Years For Embezzling $53M From Dixon
The former comptroller in Dixon, Ill., was sentenced Thursday to 19 1/2 years in prison for embezzling $53 million from the town.
Ex-Dixon Comptroller’s Ranch Sold To Nephew
The expansive ranch owned by former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell was sold Friday to her nephew and his wife for more than a million dollars.
Government Sells Ex-Dixon Comptroller’s Properties For $3M
The U.S. Marshals Service sold three of convicted Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell’s five properties for more than $3 million on Monday.
U.S. Auctions More Cars, Boat Owned By Ex-Dixon Comptroller
Items from former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell’s lavish lifestyle continue to be parceled off one piece at a time.
Crundwell Admits Embezzling $53M From Dixon Since 1990
Former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $53 million from the city since 1990, and using the money to fund a lavish lifestyle, including a world champion horse breeding business.
Former Dixon Comptroller Requests Public Defender
Former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell wants a public defender to represent her on charges she embezzled millions in public funds.
Auction Of Ex-Dixon Comptroller’s Horses Continues Monday
Monday is Day 2 of an auction to sell horses that belongs to a former town official who is now in trouble with the law.
Former Dixon Comptroller’s Horses Now Up For Auction
Scores of horses purchased by a government official who’s accused of absconding with millions of dollars can now be yours, if you have the cash.
Horses Of Former Dixon Comptroller Prepared For Auction
Authorities offered reporters a look inside the ranch Rita Crundwell built from scratch before she was accused of embezzling millions from the city of Dixon.
Ex-Dixon Comptroller Pleads Not Guilty To $53M Embezzlement Scheme
The former comptroller and treasurer for the western Illinois town of Dixon has pleaded not guilty to charges she stole more than $50 million from the town.
U.S. Marshals To Sell Off Indicted Dixon Comptroller’s Horses
Federal marshals are now caring for more than 300 champion horses owned by the indicted former longtime comptroller and treasurer for the town of Dixon, Ill.
Feds: Former Dixon Comptroller Stole $53 Million From Town
Feds who alleged a $30 million embezzlement scheme in Dixon, Illinois, now say the situation was $23 million worse than that.
Topinka: Illinois’ Unpaid Bill Crisis Just Keeps Getting Worse
Illinois keeps falling farther behind on its debt, and Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka says it’s even worse than it appears.
Bellwood Sues Former Comptroller, Says He Mishandled Millions
The western suburb of Bellwood is suing its former comptroller, claiming he mishandled the village’s money to benefit himself and other employees.
Report: City Succeeding In Collecting Outstanding Debt
The Emanuel Administration’s crackdown on scofflaws within the ranks of its own employees seems to be paying off.
Preckwinkle Fires County Comptroller After Audit
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle says it was more a matter of negligence than anything criminal that led her to fire of the county comptroller.
Topinka: State Can’t Keep Borrowing
Critics say the State of Illinois is robbing Peter to pay Paul in its plans to borrow money to balance the state budget, and now, Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka is calling for major changes.
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