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Former Indiana Court Clerk Pleads Guilty To Theft, Tax Charges
A former Merrillville Town Court clerk has pleaded guilty to federal charges of stealing bond money from the court and filing a false tax return.
Suspects In Volleyball Player’s Murder Face More Charges
The two cousins charged in the death of a former St. Louis University volleyball player from Wheaton are now facing more charges for another crime.
Vehicles Stripped Of Catalytic Converters In Brazen Daytime Thefts
One victim learned that replacing the converter will cost an estimated $1,800. The thief will probably get less than $200 when he sells the stolen device, CBS 2′s Mike Parker reports.
Former Bellwood Village Administrator Accused Of Stealing $500,000
A former administrator of west suburban Bellwood has been charged with stealing more than half a million dollars from the village.
Thieves Steal $8,000 Worth Of Copper From Habitat House Construction Site
Copper thieves made off recently with thousands of dollars worth of valuable metal from a couple of homes being built by Habitat for Humanity in the southwest suburbs.
Bank Manager Charged With Stealing From 80-Year-Old Man
A suburban bank manager is accused of stealing more than $20,000 from the accounts of an elderly man.
Air Conditioner Thieves Strike Again In Robbins
For at least the third time in a week, thieves have targeted large air conditioning units in the south suburbs.
Thieves Try, But Fail, To Swipe Entire ATM
Thieves did the heavy lifting — literally — of taking an ATM from its foundation at a bank in the Bucktown neighborhood early Friday, but apparently something spooked them and they left the machine — and their getaway vehicle — behind.
Cemetery Thefts Bring More Grief To Family
Police say Cedar Park Cemetery in Calumet Park is getting hit hard by thieves looking to cash in on bronze grave markers. CBS 2′s Pamela Jones reports.
McHenry County Woman Gets 4 Years For Stealing $185,000 From Employer
A woman is going to spend four years in prison for embezzling her employer in Algonquin.
McDonough Engineering Firm Sues IDOT After Overbilling Allegations
McDonough Associates Inc., an engineering firm that was banned from accepting any state contracts after it was accused of overcharges that cost taxpayers millions, has struck back.
McDonough Engineering Firm Accused Of Stealing Millions From State
One of Illinois’ biggest engineering firms could find itself fighting for its survival.
Cop Who Stole From Union Gets 12 Years
The former head of the Chicago Police Sergeants Association was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison for stealing more than $1 million from the union to fund a lavish lifestyle that prosecutors said included gambling trips, steak dinners and a down payment on a home, the Sun-Times is reporting.
More Charges For Alleged Serial Thief, Character Assassin
A Lincoln Park neighborhood man already charged with cyber-terrorizing multiple people online is now facing new burglary charges – and police say the burglary rate in the district where he was operating is down 70 percent since his arrest.
Robbed Little League Team Takes The Field With Donated Uniforms, Gear
A month ago, it was looking like game over for a Little League team in Hobart, Ind. CBS 2′s Mike Parker reports.
Youth Baseball Team Plays First Tournament Game After Coach’s Alleged Theft
A youth baseball team that almost saw its season evaporate plays its first tournament game of the season on Friday night.
Police: Customer Stole From Woodstock Drug Dealer, Injured Him
Police in Woodstock say a drug deal gone bad led to life-threatening injuries for the dealer.
Elgin Woman Faces Charges For Trying To Scam Mega Millions Lottery
An Elgin woman faces more charges for allegedly trying to cash an altered lottery ticket worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Apps Lead Police To Stolen Smart Phones
Want to find your stolen iPhone? There’s an app for that, and Chicago Police are using it.
ATM Stolen From Downtown Garage
Chicago Police say some bold thieves made their own cash dash Monday morning downtown.
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