Take a look at the Chicago Tribune article about a police chief from Hometown who got probation after stealing $65,000. The money came from that fairly recent way municipalities scoop money out of miscreants’ pockets–“administrative fees” that have to be … Continue reading
Category Archives: Crook County
I wonder if college graduate readers get a kick out of stories about fellow graduates who make good. I went to the second most liberal college in Ohio–Oberlin College. Only Antioch was more radical. That didn’t stop those on the … Continue reading
A a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Glenview Man Pleads Guilty to Perjury Charge for Lying to Federal Grand Jury Investigating Possible Hiring Violations in Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office CHICAGO — A Glenview man who was … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Former Cook County Sheriff’s Police Officer Sentenced to 7 1/2 Years in Prison for Robbing Drug Dealers While on Duty CHICAGO — A former police officer in the Cook County Sheriff’s Department … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Former Clerk at Cook County Recorder of Deeds Admits Accepting Cash Bribe in Exchange for Preparing Fraudulent Real Estate Deed CHICAGO — A former clerk for the Cook County Recorder of Deeds … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: FORMER COOK COUNTY OFFICIAL CONVICTED OF STEERING FOUR CONTRACTS UNDER $25,000 IN RETURN FOR NEARLY $35,000 IN KICKBACKS CHICAGO ― A federal jury today convicted a former Cook County official of steering … Continue reading
Imagine my surprise when I saw the billboard going east on Route 176 just before Route 31. It reminded me of the real thing. No “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” however. I’d recommend eating at the restaurant that’s part … Continue reading
At 3 PM Friday, Judge James Zagel will have former Alderman and County Commissioner William Beavers in his courtroom foe his arraignment. Somehow the sign you see above seems appropriate. … Continue reading
Former State Rep., State Senator and GOP candidate for the Cook County Board Presidency last year has decided enough is enough in Illinois. He is moving to Texas. Here is his good-bye letter: GOOD BYE AND GOOD LUCK As we … Continue reading
Rod Blagojevich doesn’t understand how he could have been found guilty on any count, of course. He is clueless. But the governor who increased the state budget by $1 billion a year–with the complete cooperation of Democrats who control the … Continue reading