Justice News

While many people plan menus for backyard barbecues for this coming Memorial Day weekend, local veterans organizations are planning for the annual commemorations being held Monday to honor the men and women who died in all of America's wars.

Friday, May 17 "I'm a Pedophile" A white man in his 20s with long brown hair approached a man around 3:37 p.m. in the 500 block of South 10 th Avenue and said he was a pedophile, La Grange police said.

A Burr Ridge doctor has been charged in a federal investigation into practitioners who allegedly defrauded Medicare and private insurance providers.

Yesterday the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services announced the nationwide take-down by Medicare Fraud Strike Force operations in eight cities, resulting in charges against 89 defendants, including doctors, nurses, and other licensed medical professionals, for their alleged participation in Medicare fraud schemes collectively ... (more)

The Greenbelt Forest Preserve on Green Bay Road in North Chicago where Jason Strong dumped the body of a woman he tortured and killed.

A Hickory Hills police officer is being hailed as a hero for rescuing the owners of a popular banquet hall after fire erupted about 4:30 a.m. Sunday, said Walter Sherman, battalion chief for the Roberts Park Fire Protection District in Justice.

May 5: Thomas Cosgrove, 40, of the 1200 block of Shagbark Road, New Lenox, was charged with driving under the influence and speeding, according to a report.

SUNDAY, MAY 5 Cars Damaged During Street Fight Two cars were damaged during a street fight in the 17200 block of Oak Park Avenue, according to a report.

Keep abreast of the most common issues arising in the criminal courts today, as well as the case law and legislative updates that can affect you in the courtroom! Don't miss this opportunity to update your knowledge on a number of key criminal law areas, including pre-trail motions, pleas of guilty, jury selection, and more.