McHenry County State's Attorney on trial

Mar. 21, 2011
The corruption trial of McHenry County's top prosecutor is scheduled to start Monday.Louis Bianchi is accused of using McHenry County resources and personnel to further his political career and then trying to cover up evidence.Bianchi's secretary is on trial with him, accused of perjury and obstruct

Chicago-area foreclosures climb for six straight years

Feb. 10, 2011
For a sixth year in a row, foreclosure filings climbed in the Chicago region last year.  Collar counties saw big year-over-year jumps. That’s according to data from the housing research group Woodstock Institute.