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Trial Delayed for Crystal Lake Man Facing Charges Tied to American Legion Theft. A judge has postponed by four months the trial of Alan J. Hanke, a Crystal Lake resident who is currently incarcerated for his involvement in an $8 million federal Ponzi scheme. Hanke, 61, faces new felony charges accusing him of stealing from the Sons of The American Legion in McHenry County. His hearing was rescheduled as he remains in federal custody at a facility in Minnesota. Legal proceedings will continue after the delay ordered at the recent court hearing. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Mar 29) Lake County Mchenry, IL Rochester, IL
Judge Orders Federal Inmate in Ponzi Case to Be Transported for McHenry Trial. Alan J. Hanke, a resident of Crystal Lake, is currently serving a federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to securities fraud in a scheme involving over $8 million. Authorities allege he also stole funds from the Sons of The American Legion in McHenry, leading to separate felony charges. A judge has ordered that Hanke be brought from the Federal Medical Center in Minnesota to McHenry County for a pending trial this month. Hanke began serving his federal sentence after turning himself in earlier this year. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Mar 19) Lake County Mchenry, IL Rochester, IL
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Blues Top Penguins 7-5 at Enterprise Center. The St. Louis Blues secured a 7-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in a high-scoring contest at Enterprise Center. The Blues' offense outpaced the Penguins as both teams combined for 12 total goals. Attendance for the game was 18,096. (Source: Townsquare Times on Apr 14) Pittsburgh Penguins St. Louis Blues
Cardinals Edge Guardians 6-5 at Busch Stadium. St. Louis secured a narrow 6-5 win over Cleveland in a back-and-forth contest at Busch Stadium. JJ Wetherholt powered the Cardinals' offense with two home runs and three RBI, while Jose Ramirez contributed a homer, RBI, and a stolen base for the Guardians. Attendance for the game was 20,772. (Source: Townsquare Times on Apr 13) Cleveland Guardians St. Louis Cardinals