Former State Senator, Gubernatorial Candidate IndictedFormer State Senator, Gubernatorial Candidate IndictedA former western Illinois state senator and gubernatorial candidate has been indicted by a federal grand jury.Harold SmithHarold Smith
Kankakee County May Revoke Ex-Deputy’s Pension After FraudProsecutors say they're reviewing whether Kankakee County should revoke the pension of a former sheriff's deputy convicted of fraud.Associated PressAssociated Press
Beanie Babies Creator Seeks Probation For Tax EvasionBeanie Babies Creator Seeks Probation For Tax EvasionThe billionaire creator of Beanie Babies, who pleaded guilty to tax evasion, pointed to an unhappy childhood and his charity work as reasons he should be spared a prison sentence.Associated PressAssociated Press