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Gang Member Gets 25 Years For Double Homicide In Griffith
A Latin Kings street gang member will serve 25 years in prison in connection with his part in the double homicide outside a Griffith restaurant in February 2007.
Waukegan Man Pleads Guilty In Blowtorch Murder
Jury selection was under way when a north suburban man changed his mind about going to trial and took a plea deal in a blowtorch murder case, the Lake County News-Sun is reporting.
Trio Sentenced For Ponzi Scheme Hatched In Prison
Three con men who met behind bars were headed back to prison for a $3.5 million Ponzi scheme involving comic books, movies and collectibles.
State Sen. Donne Trotter Pleads Guilty To Bringing Gun To O’Hare
State Sen. Donne Trotter was sentenced to one year of court supervision Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless conduct for trying to bring a gun onto an airplane at O’Hare, the Sun-Times is reporting.
Three Plead Guilty In Videotaped Wrigleyville Beating
Three men have been sentenced to probation for a July 2012 beating in Wrigleyville that left four injured — including a police officer — and was filmed as a part of a rap video.
Former Crestwood Official Pleads Guilty To Lying About Tainted Water
Crestwood’s former certified water operator pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges that he lied to regulators about mixing water from a tainted well with the village water supply.
NATO Protester Gets 3 Years For Trying To Buy Pipe Bomb
Mark Neiweem, 28, had been looking to buy pipe-bomb materials, including PVC pipe, caps, glue and model rocket engines, authorities said.
Man Sentenced To 37 Years After Pleading Guilty To Murder Of NIU Student
William “Billy” Curl had been scheduled to stand trial next week for the murder of Antinette “Toni” Keller, an art student at NIU, in October 2010. He had been charged with first-degree murder, criminal sexual assault and arson in connection with Keller’s death.
Pastor Accused Of Sex With Teen: ‘Exactly What Christ Desires’
A former Hammond pastor accused of taking an underage girl across state lines to have sex told her their affair was not wrong, and was actually what Jesus Christ wanted.
Jackson Jr: ‘I Am Guilty, Your Honor’
An emotional former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty in federal court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to misusing $750,000 in campaign funds.
David Headley Gets 35 Years For Role In Mumbai Terror Attack
Chicago native David Headley was sentenced to 35 years in prison on Thursday for his role in the 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai, India, and for planning another attack in Copenhagen, Denmark.
White Supremacist To Plead Guilty To Torching Black Neighbors’ Home
A white supremacist accused of burning down his black neighbors’ home in a racist attack plans to plead guilty, according to court papers filed this week, the Sun-Times is reporting.
Man Pleads Guilty To Forcing Girls Into Prostitution
A 25-year-old man who pleaded guilty Friday to transporting a minor from Wisconsin to Illinois and forcing her to work as a prostitute faces up to life in prison for sex trafficking.
Man Who ‘Wanted To Be Popular’ Pleads Guilty To Murder
A Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood man who agreed to a small part in a 2008 murder plot pleaded guilty Tuesday after a 15-year-old boy was mistakenly killed by his accomplice.
Chicago Man Gets 10 Years In Suicide-Bomber Plot
A Chicago man has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for plotting to attend a Somalia training camp with dreams of becoming a suicide bomber for al-Qaida and another terrorist group, al-Shabab.
Former Gymnastics Teacher Pleads Guilty, But Won’t Go To Prison
A west suburban man admitted in court Wednesday that he had inappropriate contact with 14 young girls he taught at now defunct gymnastics studio.
Wilmette Cop Gets Probation For Stealing Cash From DUI Suspect
A north suburban police officer was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to theft for ordering a DUI suspect to pay an unnecessary cash bond.
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.
Crundwell To Plead Guilty To Federal Charge In $53 Million Embezzlement
Former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell will plead guilty on Wednesday to a federal charge tied to allegations she embezzled $53 million from the city over the last 22 years.
Man Pleads Guilty To Fake NATO Bomb Threat
A Northwest Side man arrested on a terrorism charge just before the May NATO Summit in May pleaded guilty Tuesday and was sentenced to four years in prison and deportation.
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