Chicago Man Charged with Posting Online Threat of Gun Violence at University of Chicago
CHICAGO, IL —A Chicago man was arrested for allegedly threatening to murder students and staff at the University of Chicago....
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A Breach of Public Trust in the Handling of Laquan McDonald’s Death?
Justice Not Served, Justice was Delayed, Justice was Denied – A Federal Investigation is in order; it is APPROPRIATE and...
Accountant Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $130,000 from Illinois Medical District Commission
CHICAGO, IL —A senior accountant at the Illinois Medical District Commission pleaded guilty to charges she embezzled more than $130,000...
Philadelphia Man Charged in Fraud Scheme Involving Counterfeit Credit Cards
PHILADELPHIA—Christopher Castillo, 22, of Philadelphia, was charged in an Indictment with producing and selling counterfeit credit cards, possessing credit card...
Illinois Metros See Minimal Job Growth; Seven Metro Areas Lose Jobs
Unemployment Rates Continue Downward Trend CHICAGO, IL - Unemployment rates in Illinois fell in 12 metro areas, increased...
Statement by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle On the LaQuan McDonald Case
"My heart goes out to the family of LaQuan McDonald. I cannot begin to understand the grief felt by LaQuan’s...
FBI Reminds Shoppers to be Aware of Cyber Criminals Offering Scams This Holiday Season
If the Deal Sounds too Good to be True, It Probably Is The FBI reminds shoppers in advance of the...
Giving Thanks in Troubled Times
By Marc Morial President & CEO, National Urban League The past year, our movement has been thankful for many...
Kentucky Governor Issues Executive Action, Restoring Voting Rights
From: The Sentencing Project Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear’s executive action will automatically restore voting rights to an estimated 100,000 persons...
Al Qaeda Operative Sentenced to 40 Years for Role in International Terrorism Plot That Targeted the United States and Europe
Defendant Led Plan to Carry Out Bombing of Crowded Shopping Center in Manchester, England During Easter Holiday as Part of...
