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John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer

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Federal Jury Convicts Man of Robbing Bank in Lake County, IL

On Monday, June 2, the jury in U.S. District Court in Chicago convicted him of one count of bank robbery, which is punishable by a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. #convicted

Commissioner Tara Stamps and Clerk Monica Gordon Lead Effort to Elevate Countywide Action on Gun Violence Prevention

The resolution is inspired by the legacy of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old honor student who was tragically shot and killed in 2013 just days after performing at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration. #resolution

Pritzker prepares to testify on Illinois’ migrant sanctuary policies

Riots through the weekend between protesters and state and local law enforcement in Los Angeles led to the Trump administration calling in the National Guard. #migrant

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Students to Continue Academic Achievement Through Summer Programming

"With our students reaching new heights—from record-breaking graduation rates and rising scholarship totals to expanded career pathways and stronger academic outcomes—our mission is clear: keep the momentum going,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. #summer

Howard Brown Health Launching New Sexual Care Screening Site at Chicago Public Library – South Shore Branch

Located in a neighborhood with some of Chicago’s highest rates of HIV diagnoses and diabetes, the South Shore site expands access to early detection and affirming care in a trusted community setting. #medical

Illinois’ $55.2B budget ‘incomplete,’ Civic Federation president says

“It does not add in any meaningful way to discuss any structural issues the state has. It’s a maintenance budget.” #budgeting

Court to reconvene ahead of ex-Illinois House speaker’s sentencing

Madigan, 83, was convicted Feb. 12 on 10 counts of bribery, conspiracy, wire fraud and use of a facility to promote unlawful activity. #sentencing

Two Funding Opportunities Announced for Watershed Management Planning and Implementation Projects to Address Nonpoint Source Pollution

“Projects focused on the development of a watershed management plan, or the eventual implementation of such plans are essential to addressing and improving water quality throughout Illinois.” #pollution

Central Illinois struggles with massage parlor crackdown amid trafficking concerns

State Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, a law enforcement officer, noted that while ordinances can help, most investigations begin with tips or complaints, not routine licensing checks. #trafficking

U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Expansion of Project Safe Neighborhoods in Chicago

The PSN program is a federally funded, nationwide initiative that brings together federal, state, and local law enforcement and other stakeholders to identify the most pressing violent crime problems and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. #project

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