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Warrant Issued in McHenry Theft Case for Man Serving Federal Sentence for Fraud. A McHenry County judge has issued a warrant for Alan J. Hanke, a Crystal Lake resident facing felony theft charges involving the Sons of The American Legion. Hanke is currently in federal custody in Minnesota, serving a four-and-a-half-year prison term related to an $8 million Ponzi scheme. His absence from a scheduled court appearance in McHenry County prompted the local warrant. Hanke's state case remains pending while he serves his federal sentence. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 19) Lake County Mchenry, IL Rochester, IL
Crystal Lake Man Begins Federal Sentence, Awaits Local Fraud Trial in McHenry County. Alan J. Hanke, a 61-year-old Crystal Lake resident, has started serving nearly five years in federal prison for his involvement in an $8 million Ponzi scheme. Despite the federal conviction, Hanke must still face a March 30 trial in McHenry County, where he is accused of unauthorized use of a veterans group's debit card, resulting in over $10,000 in losses. Local authorities allege the card was used for cash withdrawals and purchases at various businesses. The outcome of the county trial remains pending. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 7) Lake County Mchenry, IL Rochester, IL
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Mets Defeat Cardinals 14-3 at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. The New York Mets powered past the St. Louis Cardinals 14-3, driven by standout performances from MJ Melendez and Andrew Ewing. Melendez went 2-for-3 with 2 home runs, 4 RBIs and 2 runs, while Ewing contributed a perfect 2-for-2 night with a homer, 2 RBIs, 3 runs, a walk, and a stolen base. The game drew 4,717 fans to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) New York Mets St. Louis Cardinals
Blues Defeat Kraken 5-1 at Enterprise Center. St. Louis controlled the game on home ice, defeating Seattle 5-1 at Enterprise Center. The Blues built a comfortable lead and limited the Kraken to just one goal. The game drew a crowd of 18,096. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Seattle Kraken St. Louis Blues