Press Releases
Justice Department Announces Settlement With Logan Square Aluminum Supply Over Lead Violations
LOGAN SQUARE ALUMINUM SUPPLY INC. will pay a $400,000 penalty and perform $2 million of lead-based paint abatement work in lower-income properties.
Federal Indictment Accuses Suburban Chicago Man of Producing Child Pornography
TERCALO E. THOMAS, of Park Forest, Ill., is charged with production of child pornography and possession of an electronic device containing child pornography.
Chinese National Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Acting Within the U.S. as an Unregistered Agent of the People’s Republic of China
JI CHAOQUN worked at the direction of intelligence officers in the Jiangsu Province Ministry of State Security, a department of the Ministry of State Security for the PRC.
Federal Judge Sentences Man to Nearly Eight Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Loaded Handgun in Chicago
“Had the officers not been so experienced or skilled, the struggle could have resulted in much greater harm to themselves or defendant," said Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles W. Mulaney.
Rockford Man Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession
BRANDON L. DISHMAN was apprehended by Rockford Police after tossing a loaded gun onto the front yard of a residence.
Man Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Gun During Civil Unrest in Chicago
RICKY GREEN, 28, of Chicago, illegally possessed the gun on the night of May 31, 2020, in the Lake View neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side.
Chicago-Area Businesswoman Charged With COVID-Relief Fraud
KIMBERLY RAY-DUNCAN allegedly engaged in fraud related to the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL), and the Illinois Back to Business Grant Program.
Two Suburban Chicago Police Officers Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges
Phoenix Police Department Patrol Officer ANTOINE LARRY and Sergeant JARRETT SNOWDEN allegedly conspired to steal cash, drugs, and other items.
Man Indicted on Federal Racketeering Charge for Allegedly Murdering Teenage Girl To Increase Position in Violent Street Gang
PATRICK JOHNSON, 27, of Chicago, is charged with one count of murder in aid of racketeering.
Former Payroll Manager for Chicago Museum Charged With Misappropriating More Than $2 Million
The indictment in U.S. District Court in Chicago accuses MICHAEL MAURELLO of fraudulently obtaining the museum funds from 2007 to 2020
Federal Judge Sentences Man to More Than Five Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearm in Rockford
MARCUS CLAY, of Rockford, pleaded guilty to a charge of illegal firearm possession. As a previously convicted felon, Clay was prohibited by federal law from possessing firearms.
Chicago Gang Member Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Machine Gun and Shooting at Rival Gang Members
WILLIE GLENN, 25, of Chicago, illegally possessed a .40-caliber handgun equipped with a conversion device known as a “Glock switch” or “auto sear."
Businessman Sentenced to Nearly Five Years in Prison for Swindling Hospital in Connection With Attempted Purchases of Personal Protective Equipment
DENNIS W. HAGGERTY, JR., of Burr Ridge, Ill., pleaded guilty earlier this year to federal wire fraud and money laundering charges.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Provides Update on Federal Prosecutions and Ongoing Strategies To Combat Violent Crime in Chicago
“A fundamental duty of our government is to keep people safe, and we are using every available law enforcement tool to do that,” said U.S. Attorney John Lausch.
Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Gun and Drugs in Chicago
JEREMY INGRAM, of Chicago, illegally possessed the gun and drugs on July 11, 2019, on Chicago’s West Side.
Pec Playhouse Presents "Closed for the Holidays"
Where: Seward Community Center
Event Cancelled
Sorry for any inconvenience. We are canceling the pumpkin carving event scheduled for October 22. We hope to see you all at the luminaries in December!
Let's Play Euchre!!
Where: Seward Park District