Jack Franks Threatens Effective County Board Opponent, Chuck Wheeler – Part 1

You might guess that having spent most of my government service in the legislative branch that I identify with it most closely. (Yes, I know I was in the Executive Branch when I worked in the Executive Office of the … Continue reading

Kim Zinke Arrest Warrant, Indictment Made Public

Apparently, indictments remain hidden from the public until the person indicted is arrested. Woodstock resident Kim Zinke was served with her arrest warrant at the Huntley Police Department last Friday. Judge Michael Caldwell authorized the warrant. He set bond at … Continue reading

Special Prosecutor for Kenneally Sign Theft Case

The First Electric Newspaper reports that McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi will ask for a Special Prosecutor for the man arrested by Crystal Lake Police for stealing one of Assistant State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally’s signs. Apparently, Bianchi understands that … Continue reading

Press Release on D200 Principal’s Arrest

A press release from the Woodstock Police Department: THEFT/FORGERY ARREST On July 31, 2015, Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 officials notified the Woodstock Police Department Criminal Investigations Division of possible mismanagement and theft of funds from various non-district bank … Continue reading

Citizens/Media Can Get Public Officials’ Arrest Records

Our family went to Galena mid-week and, besides seeing skiers on Spring Break for the first time at Chestnut Ridge, I found a press release from the Public Access Division of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. It was in The … Continue reading

The Warrant for McHenry County Deputy Sheriff Greg Pyle’s Arrest for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault

The paperwork that led to McHenry County Sheriff’s Department’s Sgt. Greg Pyle’s arrest for ten counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault is below. Click to enlarge the documents. Newly-appointed Associate Judge Mark R. Gerhardt signed the warrant. … Continue reading

Man Who Sexually Assaulted Four-Year Old Girl Arrested in Harvard

From the Harvard Police Department: Predatory Sexual Assault On 09-18-10, Harvard Police received a report that a female 4 yoa, victim was sexually assaulted at a residence in Harvard previously in the day. It was reported a 51 yoa male … Continue reading

Ex-South High School Football Coach and Athletic Director Arrested for Stealing Thousands

The following is a press release from the Crystal Lake Police Department: On October 14th, 2010, at approximately 4:00 p.m., former Crystal Lake South High School Athletic Director and Varsity Football Coach James K. Stuglis (41), was arrested on 10 … Continue reading