Press Releases

Press Release: Party Bike Tours Now Available!
Get ready to pedal into fun with Pedal Bike Ride, the newest addition to Winnebago and Byron’s entertainment scene.
Attorney General Appoints United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros to Attorney General’s Advisory Committee
"I accept this appointment with sincere humility, fully mindful of the immense responsibility it carries," said U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros.
Man Sentenced to More Than Six and a Half Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Loaded Firearm During Burglary Attempt in Chicago
Screenshot from the store’s video surveillance footage depicting Narveal Raggs with the handgun.
Illegal Alien Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Feloniously Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Arrest
The assaults occurred in the lobby of the Kane County Sheriff’s Department in St. Charles, Ill. 
Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Immigration Fraud, Possession of Child Pornography, and Tax Offenses
JOSE GREGORIO SOSA CARDONA fabricated documents to corroborate his clients’ asylum claims, among other offenses.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Charges Man With Illegally Possessing Loaded Firearm in Downtown Chicago Federal Courthouse
JAMES C. LAKE, JR. is charged with illegally possessing a loaded gun in the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago.
Anthony Losanno Promoted to Managing Director of CDO Magazine
CDO Magazine has announced the promotion of Anthony Losanno from Senior Vice President of Sales to Managing Director. This expands his leadership role across the organization’s business, editorial, events, and operational functions. [PR.com]
United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Hosts First-of-Its-Kind All Fed-Head Summit in Chicago
The Chicago-Area Federal Agency Leadership Summit, informally dubbed “Davos in Chicago,” brought together senior leaders from more than 40 federal agencies.
New Research by Daniel J. Voelker Highlights Striking Real-Life Connection Between Ian Fleming and Charles Fraser-Smith, the Inspiration for James Bond’s Q
The article examines the genesis of the legendary "Q" in the James Bond Series. It concludes that Ian Fleming, the author of the Bond Novels, worked closely with Charles Frazier-Smith in the Second World War and, therefore was the muse for "Q." [PR.com]
2026 0511 Roscoe Road Closure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Karl Jacobson/Highway Dept. May 11, 2026 Phone: (815) 319-4018 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Roscoe Road Culvert Replacements WINNEBAGO COUNTY, IL. – R
Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Stealing More Than $10 Million in Interstate Shipments
The case was prosecuted as part of the Department of Justice’s Trade Fraud Task Force.
Federal Indictment Charges Suburban Chicago Businessman With Orchestrating $4 Million Fraud Schemes
RAED NASER is charged with wire fraud and money laundering.
Man Sentenced to Nearly 16 Years in Prison for Attempting to Traffic Methamphetamine
TONY CLAPP arranged for the delivery of pure meth from California to Illinois.
ShowCycle and benel Solutions Announce Strategic Implementation Partnership
ShowCycle, the only event management solution with exhibit and floor‑plan management natively built on Salesforce, today announced a formal implementation partnership with benel Solutions, a certified Salesforce and Fonteva AMS consulting firm serving a
Public Works Update 5.7.26
Construction season is underway, and we’ve got several projects moving forward across the city.
Arnold Electric Opens New Schaumburg Location, Strengthening Service Across Northwest Suburbs
Arnold Electric has opened a new location in Schaumburg, IL, strengthening service for homeowners in the Northwest suburbs the company has proudly served for years. Homeowners now have improved access to licensed electricians for electrical repair, panel
Deputy District Director to United States Congressman Indicted for Fraudulently Obtaining Covid-Relief Benefits
GERARD C. MOORER allegedly engaged in fraud related to the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program.
$2 Million Swindle of Suburban Chicago Resident Results in Two-and-a-Half-Year Prison Sentence
RAYMOND ECHAVEZ VILLAMOR fraudulently solicited a $2 million investment from an individual in Glenview, Ill.
Chicago Police Sergeant Charged in Federal Court With Fraudulently Obtaining Covid-Relief Loans
BRANDI WRIGHT allegedly engaged in fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Empire Today® Completes New Equity Investment, Positioning Company for Next Phase of Growth
Empire Today, LLC (“Empire” or the “Company”), one of the most recognized brands in the home improvement space, has received a new equity investment from an investment group led by funds managed by Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. (“Inves