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Next U.S. attorney faces urgent dilemma Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago’s next U.S. attorney faces a dilemma sprung from the twin evils bedeviling America’s third-largest city. Should he zero in on Illinois’ deep pool of political corruption with the resolve of his predecessor, who sent two governors to prison? Or should he devote even more resources to the gang- and drug-related violence that has claimed hundreds of lives, including in neighborhoods near President Barack Obama’s own house?
Catholic religious order opens abuse files Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A Roman Catholic religious order released an unusually candid report Tuesday outlining how its leaders failed for decades to stop sex abuse in its schools and other ministries. The Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph, which spans 10 Midwestern states, asked experts in clergy sex abuse to provide a full accounting of abuse by examining all the order’s records. Advocates for victims said it was the broadest attempt at transparency by any part of the American church.
Glenview man denies violating weapons export ban Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A Taiwanese businessman’s son has pleaded not guilty to charges he sought to help bypass a U.S. ban on the export of weapons machinery to North Korea.
Convict’s attorney asks for new trial in Johnsburg murder case Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The attorney for a man convicted of killing a Johnsburg teen is asking that a judge throw out the jury’s verdict and order a new trial. Mario Casciaro of Fox Lake was found guilty in February 2012 of first-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old Brian Carrick, who last was seen in 2002.
Cary man charged in TCF Bank robberies Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A 26-year-old Cary man has been charged with robbing three banks in a 10-day span, authorities said Tuesday. Evan L. Hall, of the 100 block of River Drive, was formally charged Monday and remains in federal custody.
Probation for Elgin woman who tried to fake lottery win Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
An Elgin woman who police say falsified documents in an attempt to claim a winning lottery ticket pleaded guilty to attempted theft, a class 2 felony. Leandria Williams, 19, was sentenced to two years probation and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service and pay a fine in exchange for her guilty plea, court records show.
Schaumburg police looking for strong-arm robber Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Schaumburg police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a strong-arm robbery that occurred Monday night. According to police, a Schaumburg woman was approaching the entrance of a condominium building on the 300 block of South Roselle Road at approximately 8:34 p.m. when two teenage boys approached. One of the teens grabbed a gold necklace from the woman’s neck and ran away.
Wife pleads innocent in Inverness man’s 1979 death Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
A Michigan woman pleaded not guilty Tuesday at her arraignment on charges of first-degree murder in the death more than 30 years ago of her husband, Inverness commodities broker Carl Gaimari. Gaimari was shot to death on April 30, 1979, during a home invasion authorities say was planned with the help of his wife, Jacquelyn Greco.
Palatine-area family's golden retriever believed stolen Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
A frantic search for a Palatine-area family's golden retriever, Bailee, had been under way for more than a day when even more devastating news came their way. The Gerdes' 3-year-old pet, who wandered from their home Saturday morning, apparently was stolen later that afternoon. “We're just devastated,” Mike Gerdes said. “I'm devastated for my four daughters and devastated for my other dog. They're heartbroken.”
Ex-student pleads not guilty to Glenbard East graduation threat Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
A former Glenbard East student accused of planning a mass shooting at the Lombard high school’s graduation ceremony has been indicted on one count of felony disorderly conduct, prosecutors said in court Monday. Michael Santoro, 19, of Lombard, entered a formal plea of not guilty to the charge.
Former Lake Park student gets probation for false bomb threat Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
A Hanover Park teen has been sentenced to probation and time served in jail for making a false bomb threat at Lake Park High School’s east campus in Roselle. Sharell Thomas, 19, of the 7500 block of Bristol Lane, pleaded guilty Friday to felony disorderly conduct.
Trial date set in 2007 killing of Round Lake Park woman during a robbery Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The trial for a man accused of kiling a Round Lake woman during a 2007 Waukegan robbery is slated to kick off Sept 23, attorneys agreed Monday. However, before the trial of Montago Suggs, 29, begins, a three-day hearing will be held as defense attorneys try attempt to suppress evidence.
Itasca shopkeeper gets probation for synthetic drugs Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
An Itasca shopkeeper has been sentenced to two years of probation for carrying synthetic marijuana. Sureshbhai Patel, 54, of Des Plaines, pleaded guilty Friday to felony possession of a controlled substance and was sentenced by DuPage County Judge Daniel Guerin, according to court records.
Bite marks derided as unreliable in court Jun 16, 2013 12:00 AM
A small, mostly ungoverned group of dentists carry out bite-mark analysis, and their findings are often key evidence in prosecutions, even though there is no scientific proof that teeth can be matched definitively to a bite into human skin.
Men wrongly convicted or arrested on bite evidence Jun 16, 2013 12:00 AM
At least 24 men convicted or charged with murder or rape based on bite marks on the flesh of victims have been exonerated since 2000, many after spending more than a decade in prison.
Police still looking for suspect in Tennesee shooting Jun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Nashville police say they are still looking for a man they say shot his girlfriend and her three teenage daughters at an apartment complex and fled the scene barefoot.
Arlington Heights man charged with felony battery Jun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
A 26-year-old man faces felony aggravated domestic battery and unlawful restraint charges after authorities said he attacked his girlfriend at a home near Arlington Heights. Emanuel Bentley is being held in the Cook County jail in lieu of $100,000 bond.
McHenry Co. ‘most wanted’ fugitive arrested Jun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
A Crystal Lake man wanted in connection with a Chicago bank robbery and listed as one of McHenry County Sheriff Office’s top 10 fugitives was arrested this week in McHenry.
Prison sentence for 2005 slaying of Aurora woman voided Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
A state appellate court on Friday voided a 35-year prison sentence for a man who pleaded guilty to killing a woman in Aurora in 2005. Gareng Deng, now 21, was 17 when he accepted a plea agreement with Kane County prosecutors for the Oct. 31, 2005, murder of 47-year-old Marilyn Bethell of Aurora. On Friday, the Second District Illinois Appellate Court overturned a circuit court ruling, allowing the case to go back to that court where Deng can enter a new plea.
Atty: Woman accused of ramming teens was unaware of injuriesJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
A 34-year-old Chicago woman accused of intentionally running down two teens in Carpentersville with her SUV in March and then leaving the scene didn’t know she hit anyone, said her defense attorney. Angelique Branch spent more than two weeks in jail before her bond was reduced. Her attorney is unaware of any relation to Timera Branch, who was sentenced to 34 years in prison for using her car to ram and kill an Elgin teen in 2009 who had fought with her son.