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Park Ridge Man Convicted Of Killing Mother, 77
A middle-aged Park Ridge man was convicted Tuesday of murdering his mother by throwing her over a railing and down stairs after the pair argued over family assets.
Johnny Borizov Convicted In Darien Triple Murder Trial
Johnny Borizov was found guilty of plotting to kill three members of his ex-girlfriend’s family three years ago in Darien.
2 Investigators: Cop Convicted For Extorting Tow Truck Drivers
A Chicago Police officer who allegedly sought and received extortion payments from tow truck drivers for steering vehicle tows from accident scenes was convicted on Friday as part of the FBI’s Operation Tow Scam corruption probe.
Man Convicted In Jefferson Park Crash That Killed Mother, Son
Richard Strum went behind the wheel of his Ford Mustang while he had marijuana in his system and crashed into Claudia Delia’s Honda Civic while it was parked at Austin and Sunnyside avenues in the Jefferson Park neighborhood, Cook County prosecutors said.
Former Doctor Gets 13 Years For Raping Patient
A jury convicted Arze of criminal sexual assault in May 2012 for the attack on a 48-year-old woman in his Berwyn office.
Man Convicted Of Punching 5-Year-Old In Groin
A former northwest suburban man was convicted Friday of punching his ex-girlfriend’s 5-year-old son in the groin multiple times and severely injuring the boy in 2011.
Dustin McCowan Convicted Of Killing Ex-Girlfriend Amanda Bach
19-year-old Amanda Bach was shot and killed two years ago. Now a jury convicted her ex-boyfriend Dustin McCowan of murder.
Mother Of Eddy Curry’s Slain Ex: Killer’s Conviction ‘Was Elation’
A day after a 40-year-old attorney was convicted of killing former Chicago Bulls player Eddy Curry’s ex-girlfriend and 10-month-old daughter, the woman’s mother was urging other victims of domestic abuse to take charge of their lives.
Judge Dons Nun Costume Before Convicting ‘Nun On The Run’ Bank Robbery Suspect
Judge Matthew Kennelly wore the nun costume to test out Navahcia Edwards’ defense that the May 2011 heist of a TCF Bank she worked at in south suburban Palos Heights was in fact carried out by a white robber, not an African-American like her.
Mistakenly Released Killer Back In Custody
Authorities have captured a convicted murderer from Indiana who was mistakenly released from the Cook County Jail earlier this week.
Robert Maday Found Guilty In Crime Spree
A federal jury has found Robert Maday guilty of multiple charges–including bank robbery, escaping custody and a 27-hour crime spree.
Barfly Sentenced To Jail For Battering Naperville Cops
A man whose history of reckless and violent behavior spans 25 years has been convicted of hitting and kicking two Naperville police officers last summer as they were ejecting him from a nightclub in the city’s downtown.
Ex-Power Broker Cellini Gives Up Bid To Remain Free
William Cellini’s one-page filing cites “the stress” the case has put on his family and the 78-year-old’s poor health.
Father Who Duct Taped Daughter Convicted Of Battery Charges
A young father who bound his daughter in painter’s tape and then posted a picture of her on Facebook was found guilty Thursday of battery charges.
Peterson And Savio’s Son Furious Over Verdict
One of Drew Peterson’s sons says he is disappointed that his father has been convicted of murdering the young man’s mother.
Pedophile Convicted Of Child Abduction Attempt
A registered sex offender was convicted this week of trying to abduct a 12-year-old boy near a west suburban country club twice in 2011.
Limo Driver Convicted Of Injuring Prostitute To Avoid Paying Her
A limo driver who ran down a teenage prostitute with his Hummer after she refused to accept payment from his wife’s ATM card faces up to 14 years in prison for aggravated battery.
Naperville Man Could Get Life For Molesting Girls Who Lost Mother To Murder
A Naperville man could be sentenced to life in prison after his conviction for sexually assaulting two young sisters who were sent to live with him after their mother was murdered.
More Health Problems For Convicted Powerbroker William Cellini
More health problems have been reported for convicted powerbroker William Cellini, as he awaits sentencing for extortion.
Iowa Man Convicted Of Sending Dud Bombs To Local Investment Firms
A jury has convicted an Iowa man of sending threatening letters and dud pipe bombs to investment advisers in the Chicago area.
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