Illinois judge denies being drunk while driving (Belleville News-Democrat)
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:49:14 GMT
During a hearing in a Kane County court, former Lake County Chief Judge David Hall admitted he had been drinking alcohol on the night he was arrested for drunken driving.
Route 21 to be focus of DUI crackdown (Lincolnshire Review)
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:53:08 GMT
Police will target one of Lake County's busiest highways -- Route 21 -- over Labor Day weekend to take drunk drivers off the road.
Police plan DUI crackdown over the holiday weekend (Vernon Hills Review)
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:11:35 GMT
Police will target one of Lake County's busiest highways -- Route 21 -- over Labor Day weekend to take drunk drivers off the road. And intoxicated motorists who refuses a roadside breathalyzer test may find a search warrant slapped on them, allowing police to obtain a blood sample.
No decision in fate of Lake judge's arrest (The Courier News)
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:03:06 GMT
Former 19th Circuit Chief Justice David M. Hall must wait at least another three weeks before finding out if his April DUI arrest will be thrown out of court. On Wednesday, Hall, 55, appeared in Kane County Court -- where the case was moved from Lake County -- on a motion to quash the April 26 traffic stop by Vernon Hills Police near the intersection of Illinois 60 and Illinois 21. He is charged ...
Judge admits to drinking but not drunk when driving (Chicago Sun-Times)
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:41:20 GMT
A Lake County judge admitted Wednesday he had been drinking alcohol on the night he was arrested for drunken driving, but insisted he wasn’t intoxicated or driving erratically when he was stopped by Vernon Hills police.
Ex-judge admits drinking, denies breaking law (Chicago Tribune)
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:38:49 GMT
Assisting officer testifies at hearing after Vernon Hills officer dies A former Lake County chief judge said Wednesday he did not break any traffic laws the night he was charged with driving under the influence, and a police officer said the judge tried to roll up his car window on another officer who then pepper-sprayed him.
Lake Co. judge says he was drinking but did nothing illegal (Daily Herald)
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:21:17 GMT
Lake County Circuit Judge David Hall admitted in court today to drinking alcohol before his April 26 arrest on DUI and resisting arrest charges, but denied violating any laws.
Route 21 targeted for DUI patrols (Daily Herald)
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:09:01 GMT
The entire length of Route 21 through Lake County will see a crackdown against drunken drivers, including use of a new legal weapon, during the upcoming Labor Day weekend.
Grand Jury Indict Man for Poison (WIFR Rockford)
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:42:05 GMT
Edward Bachner alledgedly had Tetrodotoxin, or "Puffer Fish" poison.
Judge sides with Northwest Herald in libel case (Northwest Herald)
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:23:06 GMT
WOODSTOCK – A judge on Wednesday sided with the Northwest Herald in a libel lawsuit filed in the case of a woman who was arrested and gave police her sister’s name.
