Extra Rxtra: Judge Rules Rauner Firm Not Responsible For Nursing Home Fraud

By Chuck Sudo in News on Dec 17, 2014 12:00AM

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A federal bankruptcy judge ruled Tuesday afternoon that Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner's former investment firm cannot be held responsible for a fraudulent scheme to avoid responsibility in a series of nursing home death lawsuits. [Tribune]
A New Orleans Saints fan was charged with misdemeanor battery after shoving Bears chairman George McCaskey at Soldier Field Monday night. The fan was sitting in McCaskey's seat. [CBS Chicago]
Media cameras will be allowed in some Cook County courtrooms as part of a pilot program approved by the Illinois Supreme Court. The program will begin Jan. 5. [Sun-Times]
A longtime adviser to County Assessor Joe Berrios now faces the possibility of criminal charges in addition to tens of thousands of dollars in fines related to campaign finance law violations. [Sun-Times]
Ald. Jason Ervin (28th) proposed an ordinance to round up rodents fleeing from abandoned buildings before the structures are demolished. [DNAInfo Chicago]
Amara Enyia explained why she dropped out of the mayoral race. [WBEZ]