Your homework for today is to read the 2nd Appellate Court decision reinstating McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi’s suit against one of the Special Prosecutors who indicted him on criminal charges that were so weak that they were tossed … Continue reading
A press release from the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office: ARRESTS MADE IN OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT OFFENSES (Lake County, IL January 29, 2016) Lake County State’s Attorney, Michael G. Nerheim announced that Veronica Ventura, 41 of the 1400th block of Lorelli, … Continue reading
On Friday, McHenry County Blog published the indictment of former McHenry County Coroner Marlene Lantz. She is charged with “recklessly” failing to have the body of “Baby Reinert…decently buried, cremated, or donated for medical science purposes” official misconduct for failing … Continue reading
Below you can read the indictment handed down by the McHenry County Grand Jury: … Continue reading
The Northwest Herald is reporting that former McHenry County Coroner Marlene Lantz has been indicted. The paper’s headline is Former McHenry County coroner indicted on official misconduct, forgery charges By all means, read the article, which can be found here. … Continue reading
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
A reader sent me an email in which the subject line read, “The Zinke Law?” It referenced Senate Bill 2695, which passed yesterday in the House. Sponsors in the Senate were David Koehler and Bill Cunningham. In the House, Michael … Continue reading
“Prohibited political activity” charges again faces McHenry County Undersheriff Andy Zinke. This time I didn’t file the complaint, as I did when Zinke used his office email account to explain that his middle finger was just holding up the roof … Continue reading
A new bill in Springfield might have affected Undersheriff and Sheriff candidate Andy Zinke’s activity with the RITA Corporation exec had it been on the law books. The bill is Senate Bill 2695 is sponsored by State Senator David Koehler. It … Continue reading
A press release from McHenty County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi: Deputy Sheriff Sergeant John Koziol brought forth allegations that Undersheriff Andrew Zinke committed a crime when he violated multiple General Orders of the McHenry County Sheriff. The allegations were presented … Continue reading
Ex-McHenry Policeman Dale Hojnacki has been indicted by the McHenry County Grand Jury136 The thirty-five year old resident of McHenry has been charged with two counts of theft and five counts of official misconduct. All are felonies. Ever see an … Continue reading
Below is what Judge Joseph McGraw ruled in the criminal trial of McHenry County State’s Attorney and his assistant Joyce Synek: STATE OF ILLINOIS) ) SS: COUNTY OF McHENRY) IN THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE PEOPLE OF … Continue reading
Last Thursday Special State’s Attorney Henry Tonigan filed a second indictment against McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi. Tonigan held a press conference about his grand jury’s four-day ago indictments today, but didn’t let me know it was to be … Continue reading
McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren’s GOP primary opponent Zane Seipler is seeking to have a special prosecutor named to investigate whether the Sheriff has used taxpayer dollars to advance his political campaigns. The hearing is September 28th. Today, Seipler’s attorney, … Continue reading
Last October, Island Lake Mayor Tom Hyde was arrested for forgery and misconduct for supposedly altering a liquor license so an establishment could remain open. Then, State Rep. Mark Beaubien’s Democratic Party fall opponent Rich Garling was arrested. See Island … Continue reading
Forgot to pass on the information that the Chicago Sun-Times dipped into the suburbs to cover the forgery and official misconduct arrest of Island Lake Mayor Tom Hyde. More complete information can be found here. … Continue reading
Forgot to pass on the information that the Chicago Sun-Times dipped into the suburbs to cover the forgery and official misconduct arrest of Island Lake Mayor Tom Hyde. More complete information can be found here. … Continue reading
This sign is on the road from Route 31 to Johnsburg. It pretty much says it all: WELCOME to Illinoisthe BEST GOVERNMENT MONEY CAN BUY I wonder what the story behind the sign is. Citizens should erect them on every … Continue reading
This sign is on the road from Route 31 to Johnsburg. It pretty much says it all: WELCOME to Illinoisthe BEST GOVERNMENT MONEY CAN BUY I wonder what the story behind the sign is. Citizens should erect them on every … Continue reading
