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U.S. Marshals Service “Operation Washout” nets 152 arrests and 62 firearms seized
After a final arrest last weekend, federal authorities are releasing the results of a month long, large scale, multi-agency, law enforcement operation led by the U.S. Marshals Service, Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, operating primarily throughout March 2022. -
Pritzker: Rep. Bailey's challenge of guv's COVID power belongs in federal court, despite DOJ opinion otherwise
Gov. JB Pritzker's reply to filings by State Rep. Darren Bailey and the U.S. Justice Department opposing him does not address accusations the governor is "forum shopping" in the dispute over whether the case belongs in federal or southern Illinois county court. -
Government alleges Cairo developer owes nearly $900,000
BENTON — The U.S. government is suing a Cairo mortgagor, alleging breach of promissory notes. -
Suit alleges couple failed to make payments on Moro property
BENTON — The U.S. government is suing a Madison County couple, alleging they owe nearly $200,000 for breach of a mortgage agreement. -
Government alleges Enfield mortgage holder owes $58,000
BENTON — The U.S. government is suing an Enfield mortgage holder, alleging he owes more than $58,000 for breach of a mortgage agreement. -
Federal mortgage agency sues over past-due payments
BENTON — The federal government is suing St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital and a woman for allegedly failing to make payments on a Beech Street property. -
Mortgage holders accused of failing to make payments
BENTON — The federal government is suing a woman and the Illinois Housing Development Authority for allegedly failing to pay monthly installments. -
Carbondale woman accused of failing to make payments on student loans
A Carbondale woman faces a federal lawsuit over nonpayment of her student loans. -
Government seeks to foreclose on Johnson City property
BENTON – The federal government is seeking to foreclose on a Johnson City property over allegations mortgage payments have not been received since 2016. -
Federal government seeks foreclosure of Richland County property
BENTON – The federal government alleges that a Richland County property owner has defaulted on a mortgage. -
Federal government alleges mortgage on Mounds property is in default
BENTON – The government is seeking to foreclose on a Mounds property. -
More than $110,000 allegedly owed on mortgage for Ashley property
BENTON – The federal government is seeking to foreclose on a Washington County property. -
Cairo property owner alleged to have defaulted on mortgage
BENTON – The federal government is seeking to foreclose on a property in Cairo. -
Deposition: Bathon casts himself as fall guy in tax sale bid rig conspiracy
EDWARDSVILLE – Former Madison County treasurer Fred Bathon, who pleaded guilty of leading a conspiracy to rig bids, swore in May that he knew nothing about it because those who should have told him didn’t tell him. -
White County township and highway commissioner accused of trespassing
EAST ST. LOUIS – The federal government is accusing the Township of Emma in White County and a township official of unlawfully destroying a gate to gain unauthorized access to federal property.