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Chicago Couple Among Nine Individuals Charged in Federal Drug Investigation

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Couple Among Nine Individuals Charged in Federal Drug Investigation
Chicago Couple Among Nine Individuals Charged in Federal Drug Investigation

Chicago Couple Among Nine Individuals Charged in Federal Drug Investigation A federal drug investigation has resulted in criminal charges against nine individuals for allegedly trafficking cocaine in the Chicago area. The investigation, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Chicago Police Department, utilized covert surveillance operations, undercover narcotics purchases, and wiretapped communications to…

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Leving Team Court Victory Gave a Little Girl the Gift of a Lifetime – Her Father

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team Court Victory Gave a Little Girl the Gift of a Lifetime – Her Father

Leving Team Court Victory Gave a Little Girl the Gift of a Lifetime – Her Father By Laura Reichel When a father loses precious time with his child, every day apart feels endless. Dad, who had been embroiled in a bitter and complicated divorce, was desperate to be with his daughter.  He turned to attorney…

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Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to 48 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Minor

Posted on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to 48 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Minor
Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to 48 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Minor

Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to 48 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Minor A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to 48 years in federal prison for enticing a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct. Tercalo E. Thomas enticed, persuaded, and used a prepubescent minor to engage in illegal sexual conduct, which…

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Dad and Sons Reunited After Painful Separation

Posted on January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dad and Sons Reunited After Painful Separation

Dad and Sons Reunited After Painful Separation By Laura Reichel An unwed father from Illinois had been happily raising his two young sons. Though separated from their mother, he maintained regular, meaningful parenting time with his boys and was deeply involved in their daily lives. Unfortunately, dad’s parenting time wasn’t court-ordered, so it was entirely at…

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Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau

Posted on January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau
Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau

Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information On January 20, 2026, Cook County Circuit Court Judge Caroline Kate Moreland denied former Mayor Keith Pekau’s motion to dissolve the existing Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), allowing the Village’s lawsuit…

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Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Maximizing Client Success through Follow-Up and More

Posted on January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Maximizing Client Success through Follow-Up and More

Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Maximizing Client Success through Follow-Up and More By Laura Reichel CHICAGO — The nationally acclaimed Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on January 21st at 6:30 p.m. CST at 225 W. Wacker…

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Year in Review: U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago Cracked Down on Crime While Implementing Significant New Policies and Initiatives in Productive 2025

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Year in Review: U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago Cracked Down on Crime While Implementing Significant New Policies and Initiatives in Productive 2025
Year in Review: U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago Cracked Down on Crime While Implementing Significant New Policies and Initiatives in Productive 2025

Year in Review: U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago Cracked Down on Crime While Implementing Significant New Policies and Initiatives in Productive 2025 The United States Attorney’s Office in Chicago increased its caseload to crack down on crime in 2025 while implementing significant new policies and initiatives that have strengthened the Office for continued success now…

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Protecting What Matters Most — A Father’s Fight for His Sons

Posted on January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Protecting What Matters Most — A Father’s Fight for His Sons

Protecting What Matters Most — A Father’s Fight for His Sons By Laura Reichel When a father fears for his children’s safety, every moment can feel like a battle between hope and helplessness. For an Illinois dad, that fear became a harsh reality. His two young sons were reported to be living in a dangerous…

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