For those who didn’t follow the massive theft in Dixon, Illinois, but are interested in what happened, this Appellate Court decision sums up the case in determining that Rita Crundwell’s long sentence (she’ll be 77 when it is over;she is … Continue reading
Category Archives: Dixon
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: FORMER DIXON COMPTROLLER RITA CRUNDWELL PLEADS GUILTY TO FEDERAL FRAUD CHARGE, ADMITS STEALING $53 MILLION FROM CITY ROCKFORD — The former comptroller of the City of Dixon, Ill., Rita A. Crundwell, pleaded … Continue reading
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office: “…defendant Rita Crundwell, former comptroller for the City of Dixon, Ill., is scheduled to change her plea to guilty at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday Nov. 14, 2012, before Senior U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard … Continue reading
Rarely can it be said that local governmental officials want people looking over their backs. When someone new starts coming to board meetings, it’s not long before one of the officials tries to find out why the newcomer is there. … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Dan Duffy: Senator Duffy calls for government checkbooks to be online Lawmaker says transparency could have prevented 53M theft from Dixon, IL SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 9, 2012) – Following allegations that a Dixon city … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Officde: FEDERAL INDICTMENT CHARGES FORMER DIXON COMPTROLLER RITA CRUNDWELL WITH ENGAGING IN $53 MILLION FRAUD SINCE 1990 U.S. files lawsuit seeking civil forfeiture of 311 quarter horses in addition to seeking criminal forfeiture … Continue reading
When one of his Sergeants was arrested and indicted on multiple felony counts, McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren could not figure out or refused to put him on administrative leave without pay. Dixon Mayor James Burke, in office about as … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: DIXON COMPTROLLER ARRESTED ON FEDERAL CHARGE FOR ALLEGEDLY MISAPPROPRIATING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN CITY FUNDS FOR OWN USE ROCKFORD — The Comptroller for the City of Dixon, Ill., was arrested today by … Continue reading
I think I have concluded that the Marengo Settlers Day Committee puts the politicians and candidates who march or ride in order of importance: Federal State County Since we did Federal on Sunday and state on Tuesday, we’re now down … Continue reading
“While Democrats say Teachers ‘Have Kept Their Part of the Deal?’“ is the title of an April 5, 2011, article by former Huntley School District 158 Board member Larry Snow. (The quote was in the Chicago Tribune Marcy 31, 2011. … Continue reading
Tuesday, I posted an article entitled, Clue that State’s Financial Situation May Not Be as Bad as Some Would Lead You to Believe While writing the article, which was based on a Chicago Sun-Times article about Geneva’s getting a gazebo … Continue reading