Shakedown
Chicago Man Alleges Unusual Shakedown Attempt By Evergreen Park Cop
Michael Holton claimed, after he was told he’d need $800 to get his car out of the impound after he was ticketed for driving on a suspended license, he could get his car back right away by helping police find a gun on the streets.
Surprise Shakedown At Lake County Jail Finds No Contraband
Inmates at the Lake County Jail were having coffee Thursday morning when officers with dogs stormed in.
Judge Denies Cellini’s Bid For A New Trial
A federal judge denied a retrial Tuesday for longtime Illinois powerbroker William Cellini, rejecting arguments that he didn’t get a fair trial because a juror lied about her criminal past during jury selection.



