Cook County Judge James Obbish said the prosecution provided a “mountain of evidence" showing that Griffin used more than $10 ...

Ford Heights Mayor Charles Griffin testified in his defense Tuesday on charges he stole nearly $150,000 for personal use, ...

A Cook County judge said Griffin is guilty of embezzling public funds “to benefit himself, his family and his friends.” ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Charles Griffin, former mayor of south suburban Ford Heights, was convicted Monday of stealing tens of ...

A Cook County judge found Charles Griffin guilty Monday of one count of theft of government property and two counts of ...

FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. - A suburban mayor was found guilty Monday of theft and official misconduct. A Cook County judge found ...

Six years after Ford Heights Mayor Charles Griffin was charged for stealing nearly $150,000 from the village for personal use, a trial resumed this week with testimony from Griffin’s son ...

The $404,000 penalty put millions of unused bond dollars in the spotlight, adding to councilmembers' concerns about how the ...

Out with old, in with new. Portland-based Stand for Children close its doors in Louisiana, while New Schools for Baton Rouge ...

People in St. Joseph who meet income requirements may be eligible for a loan and grant program to assist with home repairs ...

Rookie Eric Wagaman homered for the second straight game, Griffin Canning threw six innings of three-hit ball, and the Los ...