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Another Doctor Linked To Sacred Heart Hospital Arrested
A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago, Randall Samborn, confirmed on Thursday that authorities had arrested Kenneth Nave in Miami Wednesday. Sacred Heart’s owner, another hospital executive and four doctors were arrested Tuesday in an alleged kickback scheme.
Walter’s Perspective: Please Pass Along A Message, Mrs. Obama
CBS 2′s Walter Jacobson hopes the first lady will convey an urgent message to her husband when she returns from Chicago.
White Supremacist Pleads Guilty To Torching Home Of Black Neighbors
Brian James Moudry, 36, of the 300 block of South Reed Street in Joliet, pleaded guilty to using fire to interfere with the housing rights on the basis of race, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Durbin, Kirk Select 4 Former Federal Prosecutors As Finalists To Replace Fitzgerald
U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) have sent the White House a list of four finalists to replace former U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald, who stepped down in June, after nearly 11 years as Chicago’s top federal prosecutor.
Convicted Sex-Trafficker Sentenced To Life In Prison
A former northwest suburban massage parlor owner who forced four foreign women into prostitution — and tattooed them with his moniker — was sentenced to life in prison Monday.
Last Day In Office For U.S. Attorney Fitzgerald
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has reached last day in office, and he is going out in much the same way he has served.
Veteran Prosecutor Gary Shapiro To Take Over As Acting U.S. Attorney
Veteran federal prosecutor Gary S. Shaprio will take over as acting U.S. Attorney when Patrick Fitzgerald steps down at the end of the month.
Robert Blagojevich: Fitzgerald Resigning ‘A Good Day For Civil Liberties’
Robert Blagojevich, who was caught up in the federal investigation that saw his brother Rod Blagojevich sent to prison for 14 years, said U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald’s decision to resign was a good day for justice, claiming Fitzgerald overreached and was unfairly allowed to gather unchecked power.
Fitzgerald: Serving As U.S. Attorney Felt Like ‘A Dream, A Treasure, Or A Gift’
U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald, who is stepping down from his post after nearly 11 years next month, said Thursday that he felt “blessed” to have served as the top prosecutor in northern Illinois.
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald To Step Down
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald announced Wednesday that he will be stepping down at the end of next month.
State Rep. Derrick Smith Arrested On Bribery Charge
A state lawmaker from the West Side was arrested on bribery charges on Tuesday.
Part-Time School Worker Charged With Child Porn
A part-time Lyons Township high school worker is facing federal child porn charges after agents found over 1,000 explicit images on his computer.
Indiana Coroner, Troopers Indicted In 2 Federal Probes
The U.S. attorney’s office has indicted the Lake County coroner and three police officers as part of two separate public corruption investigations.
North Chicago School Officials Indicted
A former North Chicago school board member and the district’s former transportation director are under federal indictment today.
Walter’s Perspective: U.S. Attorney Has Too Much Power
Walter Jacobson says there’s a message we should be taking away from the Blagojevich trial, about the far-reaching power of the U.S. Attorney.
Chicago Prosecutors Charge 4 More Men In Mumbai Attacks
Federal prosecutors have charged four more defendants in the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, as a Chicago man prepares to go to trial in the case.
Walter’s Perspective: Blagojevich And The Politics Of Prosecution
If, as Blagojevich says, the U.S. Attorney has tapes that could save him from conviction and many years in prison, why not let the jury hear them? Walter Jacobson has an idea of the answer.
Kirk: Fitzgerald Should Stay In Chicago
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) says U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald is needed in Chicago, rather than in Washington running the FBI.
Fitzgerald On Short-List For New FBI Director?
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald may be in for a major promotion.
U.S. Attorney Takes $99M In Debts In 2010
The U.S. Attorney’s office in Chicago collected about $99 million from criminal and civil debts in 2010.
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