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Rep. La Shawn Ford Pleads Not Guilty To Fraud Charges
As he made his first court appearance on federal bank fraud charges, state Rep. La Shawn Ford got the rock star treatment from dozens of West Side residents who came out to show their support for the embattled lawmaker.
Indicted State Rep. Ford Asks House To Let Him Stay
La Shawn Ford is urging his colleagues to reserve judgment and allow him to continue to serve.
White: Lawmakers Should Do ‘Whatever They Can’ To Kick Smith Out Again
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White said Saturday he hopes state lawmakers find a way to oust Derrick Smith from the Illinois House again, after he was re-elected despite being ousted by his colleagues over his bribery indictment.
Suburban Auction House Accused Of Defrauding Bidders
The head of a now defunct sports auction house has been indicted, along with two other executives, for scamming customers into buying high-priced items that weren’t authentic, or otherwise less valuable than advertised.
Federal Sting Nets 7 In Grant Bribery Scheme
A campaign worker for former state Sen. Rickey Hendon is among the seven people arrested on federal bribery charges.
Defense Attorneys Release Indictment Against NATO 3, Call Charges ‘Politicized’
Defense attorneys have released an indictment handed up by a Cook County grand jury, against three out-of-town men behind held on terrorism-related charges for their alleged activities before the NATO summit.
Indiana Men Indicted In Attack On Alleged White Supremacists In Tinley Park
Five Indiana men have been indicted for a mob attack that targeted an alleged white supremacist group at a Tinley Park restaurant last month.
Enough Evidence To Punish State Rep. Derrick Smith, Panel Finds
A special Illinois House investigative committee has issued a report finding lawmakers have enough evidence to punish state Rep. Derrick Smith, amid allegations he took a $7,000 bribe.
Beavers To Go On Trial Before End Of The Year
Cook County Commissioner William Beavers will go on trial before the end of the year on federal tax invasion charges, alleging he failed to declare more than $200,000 in campaign funds as earnings.
Attorney: Smith Won’t Resign, Despite Bribery Indictment
An attorney for indicted State Rep. Derrick Smith said he won’t step down, despite calls for his resignation from many top Illinois Democrats.
Beavers Holds Legal Fundraiser
One of the latest Chicago politicians in legal hot water hosted a fundraiser Monday night to raise money for his criminal defense. CBS 2′s Mike Parker reports.
Panel Asks Feds For More Details On Bribery Case Against Rep. Smith
An Illinois House panel is asking federal prosecutors for more information about the bribery charges against State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago).
Beavers: Feds Charged Me Because I Wouldn’t Wear A Wire
Cook County Commissioner William Beavers was indicted Thursday on allegations he failed to pay income taxes on tens of thousands of dollars of campaign cash that he used for personal reasons, but he claimed the feds targeted him because he refused to wear a wire targeting fellow Commissioner John Daley.
Man Who Posted Picture Of Daughter Bound With Duct Tape Faces Felony Charges
A Chicago man made national headlines when he posted a picture on Facebook of his 22-month-old daughter bound with duct tape. Now, a grand jury has indicted the man on felony charges.
4 Teens Charged With Killing Palos Couple Ask For New Judge
Attorneys for the young man accused of killing his Polish-born parents want a new judge to handle his case, as do the three friends accused of helping him commit the crime.
Animal-Hoarding Mom Hit With New Abuse And Neglect Charges
A west suburban woman was indicted Friday on 19 counts, including neglect, after her mentally disabled 14-year-old son died Sept. 8 in a filthy, insect-infested home filled with more than 100 cats and other animals.
Crestwood Officials Charged With Lying About Water Well
Two officials in south suburban Crestwood have been indicted by federal prosecutors, on charges that they lied for more than 20 years about using well water to supplement the supply the town receives from Lake Michigan.
North Chicago School Officials Indicted
A former North Chicago school board member and the district’s former transportation director are under federal indictment today.
Vernon Hills Man Indicted In Wife’s Murder
A Vernon Hills man has been indicted by a grand jury, on charges that he killed his wife during a domestic dispute.
Ex-All-Star Dykstra Indicted In Bankruptcy Fraud Case
Former New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Lenny Dykstra has been indicted by a Los Angeles federal grand jury in a bankruptcy fraud case.
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