The Waukegan mayor says she is “disappointed” and has called on the city clerk to put the interests of Waukeganites first after the city clerk was indicted on over a dozen felony charges. A Lake County grand jury on Wednesday returned a 15-count indictment against Kilkelly, 69. Kilkelly is facing charges of official misconduct and […]
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North Chicago alderman charged with official misconduct for allegedly destroying government property
A North Chicago alderman is facing felony charges after prosecutors say he destroyed a surveillance video system at a water plant just months after being sworn into office. North Chicago City Alderman Anthony D. Coleman was charged in Lake County Circuit Court with felony official misconduct and felony criminal damage to government-supported property. Coleman is […]
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‘Violated the public trust’: Waukegan city clerk charged with official misconduct related to gambling, liquor licensing
Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly has been charged with over a dozen felonies after prosecutors say she illegally provided credits to businesses applying for liquor and gambling licenses. A Lake County grand jury on Wednesday returned a 15-count indictment against Kilkelly, 69. Kilkelly is facing charges of official misconduct and misapplication of funds after an […]
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Charged McHenry County sheriff’s detective accused of arranging drug and prostitution deals
Court documents say a now-former McHenry County sheriff’s detective facing felony charges used his county-issued cellphone to arrange drug deals and prostitution deals. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office administration was notified on September 16 of an “off-duty incident” involving Detective Christopher Marvel, 39, of Poplar Grove. Marvel was immediately placed on administrative leave as a […]
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Former McHenry County sheriff’s detective arrested for official misconduct, soliciting sexual act
A McHenry County sheriff’s detective, who since has resigned, has been charged with official misconduct and soliciting a sexual act. Officials said they were “deeply disturbed and disappointed.” The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office administration was notified on September 16 of an off-duty incident involving Detective Christopher Marvel, 39, of Poplar Grove. Marvel was immediately placed […]
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Bodycam video captures Waukegan police officer throwing handcuffed man to ground, injuring him
Body camera footage released Thursday shows a Waukegan police officer throwing a handcuffed man to the ground last month, leaving the suspect injured. Waukegan Police Officer Richard Tabisz was charged with two felony counts of official misconduct and two misdemeanor counts of battery. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 4:30 p.m. on December 14 to a […]
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Waukegan police officer charged with throwing handcuffed suspect to ground, leaving him injured
A Waukegan police officer has been arrested and charged after officials say he threw an arrestee to the ground in front of other officers, leaving the suspect injured after hitting his head. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 4:30 p.m. on December 14 to a residence for a call of a fight in progress. Officers […]
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Investigators seize work phone belonging to Waukegan city clerk as part of official misconduct investigation
Investigators seized a work cellphone belonging to the Waukegan city clerk and executed a search warrant at the Waukegan City Hall as part of a criminal investigation. The Illinois State Police obtained the warrant on December 13 in Lake County Circuit Court. Investigators immediately went to the city hall, located at 100 North Martin Luther […]
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Former Lake County sheriff’s deputy avoids jail time, pleads guilty to stealing money in fake overtime scheme
A former Lake County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to public service after authorities say he submitted fake timesheets to get paid for overtime hours he never worked. Gregory Swanson, 55, of Grayslake, was charged in September with two counts of official misconduct and two counts of theft, which are Class 3 felonies. Lake County […]