Three former board members of the failed Washington Federal Bank for Savings in Chicago have pleaded guilty in federal court.
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Member of Violent Chicago Street Gang Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison
A member of a Chicago street gang was sentenced to 50 years federal prison for participating in a criminal organization that murdered rivals
Twelve Defendants Charged in Federal Drug Trafficking Probe
A drug trafficking investigation led to charges against 12 individuals alleging trafficking of fentanyl-laced heroin, cocaine, or other drugs.
Lombard Doctor and His Surgical Center To Pay More Than $750,000 To Settle False Claims Act Suit
A Lombard doctor and surgical center will pay $750,000+ to settle a civil lawsuit accusing them of submitting fraudulent claims to Medicare.
Unregistered Machine Gun Leads Feds to Sentence Country Club Hills Man to 24 Months in Prison
A Country Club Hills man received a sentence of 24 months in federal prison for possessing an unregistered machine gun.
Chicago Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Defendant Stole Framed Photograph From House Speaker’s Office Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- A judge sentenced a Chicago man Friday on multiple felony and misdemeanor convictions for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to[Read More…]
LaGrange Attorney Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Federal Prison for Bankruptcy Fraud
A judge sentenced a LaGrange attorney to more than 3 years in prison for bankruptcy fraud in connection with her brother’s bankruptcy.
Suburban Chicago Businessman Found Guilty of Price Gouging N-95 Masks During Covid-19 Pandemic
The owner of a suburban Chicago medical supply company has been convicted of price gouging customers who sought to purchase N-95 masks.
Chicago Man Convicted of $2.7 Million COVID Relief Fraud
A federal jury convicted a Chicago man of fraudulently obtaining more than $2.7 million in loans and grants under the CARES Act COVID-Relief.
Suburban Chicago Doctor Sentenced to Federal Prison and Fined $1 Million for Health Care Fraud
A suburban Chicago doctor was sentenced to a federal prison term and fined $1 million for submitting fraudulent claims to Medicare.