Thieving School Superintendent to Lose Pension

The Cook County State’s Attorney has cut a deal with retired West Harvey-Dixmoor Elementary School Superintendent Alex Boyd. But, he won’t get to keep his pension because he was allowed to plead guilty only to felony counts of official misconduct. … Continue reading

39% of Illinois Teachers Pay Nothing for Pensions

“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

Cooperation of Strip Club Owner in Harvey, Markam and Elk Grove Village Might Cause Local Nervousness

Friday, Federal Judge Joan Lefkow agreed to a light sentence for “gentlemen’s” club owner Michael Wellek, a resident of Libertyville. 18 months, instead of up to four years. The reason? Cooperation. Strangely, the plea agreement did not accompany the press … Continue reading

IRS Trips Up “Gentlemen’s” Club Operator

The Feds have gotten a suburban sex club operator the same way they got Al Capone. On tax charges. Here’s the press release. OWNER OF SUBURBAN ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CLUBS SENTENCED TO 12 MONTHS IN JAIL AND SIX MONTHS HOME CONFINEMENT … Continue reading

FBI Traps Crooked Cops

This isn’t local but since the extent of the corruption among Cook County Sheriff’s deputies and South Suburban policemen might interest you, I’d thought I’d post the U.S. Attorney’s press release, which follows. If you would like to read FBI … Continue reading

FBI Traps Crooked Cops

This isn’t local but since the extent of the corruption among Cook County Sheriff’s deputies and South Suburban policemen might interest you, I’d thought I’d post the U.S. Attorney’s press release, which follows. If you would like to read FBI … Continue reading