A press release from McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi: Illinois Prosecutors Advance Best Practices Agenda Conference is Part of Ongoing National Effort State’s attorneys and senior prosecutors from across Illinois gathered Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at the Kane County Judicial … Continue reading
Considering that local State’s Attorneys seem to be hamstrung when they go after fellow officeholders, perhaps my title is too harsh. After all, throughout my lifetime, it has been pretty much the U.S. Attorney’s Office and newspapers that have gone … Continue reading
There’s a story about Pike County State’s Attorney Carrie Boyd handing in her resignation yesterday. She had accused him of felony misconduct in his additional role as Coroner, a charge to which the Sheriff pleaded not guilty. Here’s the most … Continue reading
A press release from the Illinois Press Association: ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT ISSUES UNANIMOUS DECISION ENHANCING TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT Springfield ─ The Illinois Press Association today applauded the Illinois Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Nelson v. Kendall County, which will significantly … Continue reading
I don’t image that many Freedom of Information requests are filed with the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office, but, if they were, an Appellate Court has ruled that no reply is necessary. That’s because of the May 30, 2013, upholding … Continue reading
The following is from a new page from Zane Seipler’s attorney Blake Horwitz’ law firm’s web site. Special Prosecutor – Sheriff Nygren The litigation concerning the pending Petition to Appoint a Special Prosecutor can be confusing. This writing is designed … Continue reading
A big story starting on the front page of Sunday’s Chicago Tribune asks the question, Why do people falsely confess? Experts: It happens more than you think It’s starts with Kevin Fox, the father of daughter Riley, found dead in … Continue reading
