The former 2nd District representative may face $250,000 in fines and loss of his federal pension, in addition to jailtime after years of misspent campaign funds.
The village hopes to announce a casino partnership by the end of May.
Martin Luther King Jr., Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen shared places in the memorabilia collection the disgraced former congressman of the 2nd District treated himself to with campaign money.
The former 2nd District Congressman was charged with conspiracy, making false statements and two separate counts of fraud. Jackson used campaign funds to purchase mink cashmere capes and Michael Jackson memorabilia, Sun-Times Media reports.
The bill will now move to the House of Representatives where it will have to pass committee and floor action before going to Gov. Quinn.
Homewood attorney Earnest B. Fenton says GSU failed to acknowledge his confirmation for last week's forum.
Homewood Memorial Gardens is one of the many cemeteries not getting paid by the state for burying and cremating the poor and destitute.
A preview of what's going to be discussed and voted on during Homewood's Feb. 12 village board meeting.
This week's Patch Talk is a first, as hosts Chris and Ryan welcome one of Homewood's wittiest, Patricia Lundstrom, to the show to talk about what's going on with Flossmoor's business scene.
The former U.S. representative's plea deal will include jail time, according to Sun-Times Media reports.
The former U.S. Representative is facing potentially serious jail time after a federal investigation into alleged misuse of campaign finances.
Legislators in support of same-sex marriage have a long way to go, but the ball is rolling.
2nd District congressional candidate Debbie Halvorson is returning fire on New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg after his super PAC ran an attack ad criticizing her previous support from the NRA.
The U.S. Postal Service will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1.
Internet and phone bills may be a thing of the past if this proposal succeeds.
Cook County passed an ordinance Tuesday afternoon mandating any lost weapons be reported to the Sheriff within two days.
Candidate Robin Kelly says Sen. Toi Hutchinson is only in favor of a gun ban now because it’s politically convenient.
Judge Cynthia Brim, who has a long history of mental illness, was found not guilty at her Monday misdemeanor battery trial, according to a Sun-Times Media report.
A preview of what's going to be discussed and voted on during Flossmoor's Feb. 4 village board meeting.
In this week's Patch Talk, editors Chris and Ryan talk about their experience at the 2nd District congressional forum at Rich Central on Jan. 30.
The former NFL player and current State Senator Napoleon Harris says Kelly supports the issues he sees as pressing to the 2nd District.
South Suburban residents have only one more day to register to vote in the upcoming special 2nd District congressional primary. Patch is here to help make it easy for you.
It's about eight days later than usual, but tax season officially opens today, Jan. 30.
This week, Chris and Ryan talk about some surprisingly well-composed essays read by high school students on MLK day in the Heights. Also discussed is the opening of The Cottage On Dixie—Homewood's newest fine dining experience.
Flossmoor’s upcoming Meijer Store and other economic development projects are on the agenda for Friday’s 9 a.m. meeting at Flossmoor Village Hall.
Deputy Chief Mike Pulec will replace Chief Miller after 35 years of service.
Tell us what this holiday means to you and how you will celebrate?
Martin Luther King changed the course of American history, but were you aware of these fascinating facts?
A preview of what's going to be discussed and voted on during Homewood's Jan. 22 village board meeting.
In just a couple hours, four truckloads of barricades will ship from AAA Rental in Markham to Washington D.C. for the Jan. 21 Presidential Inauguration.
The Cook County Assessor's Office recently mailed a reminder to county senior citizens to file for 2012 property tax breaks. Forms must be completed and mailed to the Assessor's Office by Wednesday, Feb. 6.
The Cook County Clerk's office has posted new information about the upcoming elections.
The beloved bakery announced plans to expand into a larger Homewood location last week, but a new deal will keep a scaled down, kid-oriented version of the shop at the current Flossmoor location.
U.S. Postal Service rate hikes go into effect Jan. 27.
The wife of the recently resigned Jesse Jackson Jr. announced her decision to the mayor in a letter on Jan. 11, NBC Chicago reports.
While it will only cost a penny more to mail a letter, shipping is a different story.
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs are seeing a steady rise in flu cases.
This week, Chris and Ryan talk about one of the biggest drug busts in Chicago Heights' history and the changes to Homewood's tax financing programs.
Spending caps and increased scrutiny of applications are just some of the changes.
No determination of when the 10-judge panel will decide whether to look at last year's decision.