Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow talks to the media about a new law banning synthetic marijuana. State's Attorney Glasgow authored the legislation, which takes effect on January 1. House Minority Leader Tom Cross (right) sponsored the bill and shepherded it through the General Assembly. Glasgow and Cross sent letters to more than 350 tobacco merchants warning them to remove the synthetic marijuana products from their shelves or face felony charges. See press release for additional information.
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Florida man gets 20 years for traveling to Will County to have sex with a minor he met on the Internet
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announces that a Florida man who traveled to Will County to have sex with a young girl he had befriended on the Internet will spend the next 20 years in prison.
Steger man gets 9-1/2 years for DUI crash that killed 5-year-old boy
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced today that a Steger man whose drunken driving caused a collision that killed a 5-year-old boy has been sentenced to 9-1/2 years in prison.
Charges filed in connection with drowning death of 2-year-old girl in Aurora
The Will County State’s Attorney's Office reports that charges have been filed in connection with the drowning death of a 2-year-old girl on Aug. 2, 2011 in Aurora.
Gang member gets 26 years on cocaine charge
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow announced that a New Lenox man who is a high-ranking member of the Latin Kings was sentenced to 26 years in prison on a narcotics charge earlier this week.
Will County Children's Advocacy Center seeking sponsors for annual Men Who Cook culinary competition
The Will County Children's Advocacy Center is seeking sponsors at all levels for what is expected to be the biggest and the best Men Who Cook culinary competition.
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Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow and the Crime Commission, under the leadership of Executive Director Jerry Elsner, will offer free Martial Arts training to police officers throughout the region.
The training will be held from 2:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Victory Martial Arts Academy, 15414 70th Court in Orland Park.
Spaces available for the free training are limited. For information or to enroll, contact the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office at (815) 723-1630. Or visit the Illinois State Crime Commission Web site at illinoiscrimecommission.com.
