Burke Law Firm’s McHenry County Assessment Appeal Clients

In the FBI Agent’s statement that led to Chicago Alderman Ed Burke’s arrest for attempted extortion, Burke is quoted as desiring his law firm to represent the fast food restaurant moguls in Will, Lake and DuPage Counties, in that order. … Continue reading

Cary Bank Robber Sentenced for Crystal Lake & Woodstock Heists

A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: CARY, ILLINOIS MAN SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON FOR BANK ROBBERIES IN CRYSTAL LAKE AND WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS ROCKFORD — A Cary, Ill. man was sentenced yesterday afternoon in federal court by U.S. District Judge Frederick … Continue reading

Woodstock & Huntley Connections to Federal Fraudulent Vehicle Financing Take-Down

A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: TEN DEFENDANTS INDICTED IN ALLEGED $74 MILLION VEHICLE FINANCING FRAUD SCHEME RESULTING IN $56 MILLION IN LOSSES TO LENDERS CHICAGO — A former area motorcycle and recreational vehicle dealer and his accountant, … Continue reading

Fifth Third Bank Takes $17 Million Fraud Hit from Computer World Solution

Ever wonder why big banks have problems? The press release below from U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald’s office outlines one reason for troubles at Fifth Third Bank. It uses the word “swindle.” Bankrupt Computer World Solution’s Chief Operating Officer Kevin Gore … Continue reading