U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois
Recent News About U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois
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Suburban Chicago man charged with filing over 50 fraudulent tax returns
A man from suburban Chicago faces charges in federal court for allegedly preparing and filing more than 50 fraudulent tax returns. -
Federal judge orders detention of robbery suspect Xavier Harris in Chicago
CHICAGO — Xavier Harris, the fourth individual accused as part of a robbery group responsible for a series of violent incidents targeting liquor stores, convenience stores, and bars across Chicago, has been detained in federal custody pending trial. -
Andrew S. Boutros sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Illinois
Andrew S. Boutros was sworn in today as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. -
Two men indicted for robbing postal carrier at gunpoint in Chicago
A federal grand jury has charged Kyler Reese, 21, and Chaun Allen, 22, with assaulting and robbing a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in Chicago. -
Fourth member charged in Chicago robbery spree involving liquor and convenience stores
A federal superseding indictment unsealed today in Chicago has named a fourth individual allegedly involved in a series of violent robberies targeting liquor stores, convenience stores, and bars over an eight-month period. -
Chicago man convicted of kidnapping and sex trafficking young victims
A Chicago man has been found guilty by a federal jury of sex trafficking and kidnapping, involving five young victims, including a minor. -
Chicago businessman sentenced for $3 million fraud involving real estate and false documents
A Chicago businessman, David Izsak, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for defrauding financial institutions of more than $3 million. -
Federal probe into investment fraud leads to $214 million seizure
Seven individuals face criminal charges following a federal investigation into an alleged "pump-and-dump" investment fraud scheme, leading to the seizure of approximately $214 million by authorities. -
Former Augusta National employee sentenced for theft of Masters merchandise
A former employee of the Augusta National Golf Club has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for stealing Masters golf tournament merchandise and memorabilia. -
Stephenson County man indicted on multiple counts related to child exploitation
A federal grand jury in Rockford has indicted a man from Stephenson County, Illinois, on charges related to the sexual exploitation of children. -
Chicago businessman faces fraud charges over immigration benefits scheme
A businessman from suburban Chicago has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly providing false information to U.S. authorities to secure immigration benefits for his clients. -
Former CEO sentenced for role in $67 million fraud scheme
James Collins, the former CEO of Honor Finance LLC, a subprime auto lending company based in Evanston, Illinois, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison. -
Investment advisor charged with defrauding clients through fake business opportunities
A suburban Chicago investment advisor, Ralph Rogers III, also known as "Tres Rogers," has been indicted on federal fraud charges. -
Thomson prison officer indicted for alleged sexual acts with inmates
A federal grand jury in Rockford has indicted a correctional officer from the Federal Correctional Institution in Thomson, Illinois. -
Former non-profit executive pleads guilty in $1.8M fraud case
A former executive of a non-profit organization in the Chicago area has admitted guilt in a federal fraud case involving $1.8 million meant for underprivileged youth programs. -
Tax professional sentenced to over ten years for defrauding clients
A tax professional from suburban Chicago has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison for defrauding clients and investors of more than $2.5 million. -
U.S. Attorney's Office collects over $100M in fiscal year 2024
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois reported collections exceeding $100 million in fiscal year 2024 from criminal, civil, and asset forfeiture actions. -
Federal inmate sentenced to additional nine years for assault
A federal inmate has received an additional nine-year prison sentence for assaulting another inmate. -
Chicago man faces federal charge for firearm trafficking
A man has been charged in federal court for trafficking a firearm in Chicago. -
Man pleads guilty to importing suicide drug into US from Mexico
A man has pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge for the illegal importation of Pentobarbital, a drug used in euthanasia, into the United States from Mexico.