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.
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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.
Two Get Felony Charges in the Same Incident: Police Reports
Entering the second half of 2023, Cook County Felony Review approved felony charges for two men in connection with the same incident.
Driver Sleeping at Wheel by Tracks Gets DUI: Police Reports
A driver called in a report of someone sleeping, slumping over the steering wheel on Western Avenue just south of the CN tracks.
Brian Rzyski Sworn in as Park Forest Police Chief
Twenty-three-year department member Brian Rzyski was sworn in Monday evening as the 14th Police Chief of Park Forest.
Chicago Heights Man Gets DUI, Two Others Charged with Domestic Battery: Reports
Police charged a Chicago Heights man with DUI after he allegedly took an officer on a chase down Western Avenue.
37 Workers at Ludeman Developmental Targeted in PPP Fraud Probe
eNews Park Forest learned of an investigation of a PPP fraud probe targeting 37 current or former employees at Ludeman Center.
Officer Draws Weapon on Driver Who Allegedly Sped 90+ on Sauk Trail: Police Reports
In mid-May near mid-day, an officer drew his weapon on a driver who allegedly drove at speeds in excess of 90 mph on Sauk Trail.
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