A man who was released months ago from prison in a case where he was charged in connection with a triple shooting near Lake Bluff has now been charged in a home invasion in Zion. Court records show a home invasion occurred around 12:30 p.m. on March 25 in the 2700 block of Elizabeth Avenue […]
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Man on parole arrested after undercover officers spot him conducting drug deal in McHenry County
Officers conducting surveillance on a felon, who was on parole, arrested the man after spotting him committing a drug deal in McHenry County, prosecutors said. Cameron J. Ratcliff, 39, of the 1300 block of 7th Street in Harvard, was charged with possession of 100-400 grams of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of 100-400 grams […]
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Bull Valley businessman released from prison after serving less than 15 years for attempted murder of his wife
A businessman convicted of trying to kill his wife in an hours-long attack at their mansion in Bull Valley in 2004 has been released from prison after serving less than 15 years. The Northwest Herald first reported Monday morning of the release of 80-year-old Billy J. Cox. Court records show Cox was convicted of attempted […]
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‘The administration is placing criminals above victims’: New measure would make changes to Illinois Prisoner Review Board
(The Center Square) – A state lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that he says would better support crime victims by revamping the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, which grants and denies parole to inmates. House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, plans to file legislation that would make changes to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. “We […]