A press release from McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi: JIMMY BELL JR. SENTENCED TO 38 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ATTEMPTED DOUBLE MURDER Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that thirty one year old Jimmy Bell Jr. was … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office: ROBERT SIGNORILE SENTENCED TO 40 YEARS Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that 45 year old Robert Signorile, formerly of Huntley, was sentenced to 40 years in the … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi: RICHARD NIELSEN SENTENCED TO 32 YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that Richard G. Nielsen, 53, formerly of Wonder Lake, was sentenced … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: NINE ALLEGED MEMBERS OF HOBOS STREET GANG INDICTED IN RICO CONSPIRACY FOR MURDERS AND OTHER VIOLENT DRUG-RELATED CRIMES CHICAGO — Nine defendants who allegedly directed or participated in a violent, drug-trafficking street … Continue reading
Two press releases from the Harvard Police Department: Press release number 3: On 07-25-13 Harvard Police at 0106 Harvard Police responded to a disturbance in the 1000 blk. Apple Valley Rd. While investigating the disturbance, responding officers heard a gunshot … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office: TIM SMITH SENTENCED TO 50 YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR FIRST DEGREE MURDER Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that Tim Smith, 28, formerly of … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney: TIM SMITH CONVICTED OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that Tim Smith, 28, formerly of Woodstock, was found guilty, after a five hour jury deliberation, … Continue reading
A couple of decades ago when Will County’s Ed Petka was in the Illinois General Assembly, he passed a bill to create a new tort. His law would cover crimes committed that were inspired by movies, TV shows and probably … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office: CARRIE GIL CONVICTED OF ATTEMPT FIRST DEGREE MURDER, AGGRAVATED ARSON AND RESIDENTIAL ARSON Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that Carrie Gil, 46, formerly of Crystal Lake, was … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office: KENNETH SMITH SENTENCED FOR THE THIRD TIME TO 67 YEARS IN PRISON FOR THE OFFENSE OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that 35 year … Continue reading
The subject of an arrest for domestic homicide, 44-year old Robert Sitnorile of 12,966 Rock Springs in Huntley, has been indicted by the McHenry County Grand Jury for First Degree Murder. “Signorile is accused of striking Michelle Mathieu repeatedly knowing … Continue reading
The Huntley Police Department press release on the recent murder: Domestic Homicide Victim: Michelle C Mathieu 52 years old 12966 Rock Springs Ln, Huntley, IL Defendant: Robert Signorile 43 years old 12966 Rock Springs Ln, Huntley, IL Charged with First … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office: Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that 35-year old Kenneth Smith was found guilty of First Degree Murder and Attempt Armed Robbery. The evidence at trial proved beyond … Continue reading
Over a week after Tri-County Pregnancy and Parenting volunteer Sonia Hume died in a head-on car crash on Tryon Grove Road near Hebron, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department charged the driver of the second car, Luis E. Raminez, with murder … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: ALGONQUIN MAN INDICTED ON FEDERAL MURDER FOR HIRE CHARGES Rockford – An Algonquin, Ill. man was indicted today and charged with seven counts of using interstate facilities in a murder-for-hire scheme. The … Continue reading
Two days after Kurt Milliman was murdered at a house on Woodstock Doty Road, I filed a Freedom of Information request with the Sheriff’s Department for various information. Although testimony which I assume duplicates what I requested was given at … Continue reading
In early December 2008 a man was stabbed to death in McHenry. Today the man who did it was convicted. Here is the State’s Attorney’s press release: 22 YEAR OLD MCHENRY MAN FOUND GUILTY OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER Louis A. … Continue reading
Received the third edition of John Lott’s “More Guns, Less Crime” yesterday. Eight years ago I read the second edition down in Florida before starting my Libertarian Party campaign for Illinois Governor. The book was a real eye-opener then. The … Continue reading
Over seven years after Brian Carrick disappeared from his job at the Johnsburg grocery store across from his home, charges have been filed against Mario Casciaro. The investigation included the FBI, Federal Marshal’s Service, the Johnsburg Police Department and the … Continue reading
Never let it be said that McHenry County’s State Representative Jack Franks (D-Marengo) doesn’t have a good eye for what will attract media attention. Think of his four-year fight to get cheaper prescription drugs for seniors. Think of his many … Continue reading
