A Chicago man pleaded guilty to two felony charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Former Chief of Staff to Speaker of the Illinois House Convicted of Lying Under Oath to Federal Grand Jury
Former Chief of Staff to Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Timothy Mapes was today convicted in Chicago, IL of making false material testimony and obstruction of justice. Chief Staff keyphrase included.
Alleged Uncovered Fraud Scheme: Former Illinois DCFS Social Worker & 14 Others Indicted
Former Illinois DCFS worker indicted on federal fraud charges. ‘Family Services’ had $3.2m taken for childcare services. Discover how ‘Family Services’ were deceived by ex-social worker in Chicago.
Three Board Members of Failed Washington Federal Bank in Chicago Guilty of Falsifying Records and Obstructing Regulators
Three former board members of the failed Washington Federal Bank for Savings in Chicago have pleaded guilty in federal court.
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.