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Suburban Chicago Businessman Indicted in Alleged $4 Million Fraud Schemes (Chicago, IL) - A suburban Chicago businessman has been indicted on federal charges accusing...

Mikulski was initially arrested on February 19, 2026, at which time he faced six felony counts tied to similar allegations. #charges #dupagecounty

In addition to the prison sentence, Judge Pacold ordered Shreiteh to forfeit $741,000 and pay $14 million in restitution to the federal government. #fraud #illinois #federal

Prosecutors said Harris, who worked for an alarm company and sold suits out of his home, was described in court as a churchgoing man who was preparing to open his own clothing store when he was killed. #crime #sentenced #murder

Sheriff’s police investigators determined that Bridgeforth allegedly requested and received nude videos from the juvenile victim and had sexual contact with the victim, officials said. #cookcounty #crime #sexualassualt

Federal prosecutors said Larry conspired with another officer to solicit cash and drugs from occupants of vehicles during traffic stops in exchange for reducing or dropping charges, declining to pursue enforcement action, or allowing vehicles to avoid impoundment. #corruption #policeofficers #conviction

Detectives also learned that Avalos had consumed multiple alcoholic beverages before driving, authorities said. #crash #hit-and-run

Chicago police arrested Anderson on Jan. 1 and turned him over to sheriff’s detectives. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved a murder charge later that day. #shooting #murder

Through search warrants and subpoenas, investigators identified the account holder as Mark Rini, authorities said. #felony #crime #cookcounty

Federal officials portrayed the guilty plea as a significant win in the United States’ ongoing efforts to dismantle the Sinaloa Cartel, long considered one of the most powerful and violent drug trafficking organizations in the world. #guilty #elchapo