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Boyfriend Gets 60 Years In Portage Woman’s Murder
Dustin McCowan was apparently jealous in his rocky relationship with Amanda Bach, 19, of Portage. Police found her body close to railroad tracks, about 300 yards from his home.
Drew Peterson Moved To State Prison In Pontiac To Begin Sentence
Less than a day after declaring his innocence at the top of his lungs during his sentencing hearing, former Bolingbrook cop Drew Peterson was transferred from the Will County Jail to a state prison in Pontiac to begin serving his 38-year sentence for murder.
Former Gov. Ryan Spending Last Full Day In Federal Prison
Former Gov. George Ryan was set to be released from the federal prison in Terre Haute, Ind., on Wednesday, and transferred to a halfway house on the Near West Side early Wednesday to complete his sentence.
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.
Man Sentenced To 80 Years For Death Of Caged Son
Christian Choate was confined in a dog cage, beaten and fed minimal amounts of food.
Christopher Vaughn Sentenced To Life In Prison For Family Murders
An Oswego man has been sentenced to life in prison for the horrifying murders of his wife and children.
Attorneys Think Blagojevich’s Sentence Will Be Reversed On Appeal
Attorneys in the first trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich still keep in touch with him, and think his sentence will be reversed on appeal if the case ever gets there.
Man Gets 37 Years For Stabbing Girlfriend To Death
Trent Lee stabbed his girlfriend nine times with two knives.
Miller: Blagojevich Has A Shot At Appealing Sentence
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller says Rod Blagojevich likely stands a chance at appealing his lengthy 14-year sentence.
Former Cop Gets 3 Years In Deadly DUI Crash
A former Chicago Police officer has been sentenced to three years in prison for driving drunk, hitting and killing a 13-year-old boy, and speeding off.
Man Going To Prison For 7 Years For Burglary, Child Porn
A New Lenox man is going to prison for the next seven years after admitting to two separate unrelated crimes – burglarizing a house and collecting child pornography.
Blagojevich’s Lawyers File Notice Of Appeal
Rod Blagojevich’s defense attorneys have officially taken the first step toward an appeal of the former governor’s conviction on 18 corruption counts.
Blagojevich To Pick Preferred Prison For 14-Year Sentence
Deposed Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Friday will have to tell the court where he wants to spend his 14 years behind bars.
Emanuel Thinking Of Family After Blagojevich Sentencing, Calls Ald. Mell
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Thursday that he is thinking about Rod Blagojevich’s family–and lessons for other politicians–in the wake of the ex-governor’s 14-year jail sentence for corruption.
Loren-Maltese, Laski, Fawell Advise Blago: Check Your Ego At The Prison Gate
Some well-known figures who were imprisoned for political corruption have sobering advice for ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich as he prepares to spend 14 years behind federal bars.
Experts: Stiff Sentence For Blago May Not Deter Corruption
Observers say the stiff sentence given to disgraced ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Wednesday was warranted, but some doubted whether it will deter corrupt office-holders.
Walter’s Perspective: Blagojevich Family Worthy Of Our Sadness
CBS 2′s Walter Jacobson feels terrible for members of Rod Blagojevich’s family as they await the details of what is expected to be a long prison term for the former governor.
Feds Want 15-20 Year Sentence For Blago; Defense Seeks Much Less
Federal prosecutors intend to ask a federal judge to sentence former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to a 15- to 20-year prison term. But defense attorneys are seeking a much lighter sentence, arguing Blagojevich never profited from the crimes on which he was convicted and caused no public harm.
Convicted Killer Wants New Trial, Says His Sentence Was Too Soft
A convicted murderer who argued his sentence was too light has won his fight for a new trial.
Gang Member Sentenced To 90 Years In DePaul Student’s Death
Narcisco Gatica gunned down Francisco Valencia, 21, and injured Valencia’s friend after he and others were asked to leave a Halloween party two years ago.
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