Rick Singer, the mastermind behind the 2019 college admissions scandal known as “Operation Varsity Blues,” was recently released from federal prison after serving 16 months for his role in one of the largest education fraud cases in U.S. history. In the scandal, Singer facilitated a system where wealthy parents paid large sums to get their children admitted into elite universities through falsified athletic profiles, bribed coaches, and altered test scores. His conviction resulted in a 3.5-year sentence, though he spent a reduced amount of time incarcerated, much of it in a halfway house.
Day: October 29, 2024
Six candidates file to run for Aurora mayor in 2025 election
Monday was the final day for filing. With six candidates for mayor, it would trigger a mayoral primary on Feb. 25, 2025.
Liberty Township woman charged in death of foster child submits guilty plea
The Liberty Township woman who, according to charging documents, sat on her foster son until he stopped breathing while conducting video calls with her husband and the boy’s caseworker submitted a guilty plea Tuesday to reckless homicide, a Level 5 felony.
Truck driver killed after his semi collides with another in unincorporated West Dundee
A collision between two semi trucks Tuesday morning on Miller Road in unincorporated West Dundee killed one of the drivers and critically injured the other, according to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office.
Gary School Board signals “no” to cell towers
Without a discussion, the Gary School Board unanimously nixed a request from a Houston-based company to erect two cell phone towers at schools in Miller. Superintendent Yvonne Stokes asked the board to turn down the request during Wednesday’s meeting.
Harvey 147th Street Metra Electric station reopens after two-year rebuild
Metra, state and local officials celebrate reopening of 147th Street/Sibley Boulevard station in Harvey after two-year closure.
78-year-old Skokie man killed in hit-and-run on Crawford, police say
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run in Skokie in the 7900 block of Crawford Avenue, according to Skokie police. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as a 78-year-old man who lived within a half mile of the accident. Skokie police responded to the crash near the intersection of Crawford Avenue and Kirk Street on Sunday at 3:59 p.m., according to Sergeant Brandi Shelton. She said the victim, Alfred Slivo, was crossing Crawford Avenue heading westbound when a dark-colored vehicle driving north struck him. The driver of the did not stay in the area, she said. XXX […]
Lake County to establish human trafficking task force with federal funds
The Lake County Board’s Law & Judicial Committee passed a joint resolution Tuesday morning accepting the funds, awarded by the Office of Justice Programs to the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Column: Roney brothers get a kick out of West Aurora Blackhawks football
Sidelined by an injury, older sibling Kelly stepped in to coach his younger brother Casey, now the star kicker for West Aurora.
Mayor Tiffany Henyard files reelection petitions, will face Trustee Jason House in February primary; 9 seek candidate seek 3 trustee spots
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and Trustee Jason House will face off in the February primary, and 9 candidates seek 3 trustee seats.