Press Release: 2011
Man gets 30 years in prison for attempted murder
in 2011October 24 JOLIET – Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that a Chicago man on Monday was sentenced to 30 years in prison for attempted murder for the 2008 shooting of a Joliet man who was standing in his driveway. Arturo Romero, 21, also was convicted of aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated […]
State’s Attorney Glasgow joins Illinois State Crime Commission in providing specialized law enforcement self-defense training
in 2011October 11 JOLIET – Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow is partnering with the Illinois State Crime Commission (ISCC) to provide highly specialized self-defense training for law enforcement officers starting in November. State’s Attorney Glasgow and the Crime Commission, under the leadership of Executive Director Jerry Elsner, will offer free training in the Krav Maga […]
Will County Drug Court awarded $200,000 federal grant to combat rise in heroin addictions
in 2011October 5 JOLIET – Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that the federal government has awarded the Will County Drug Court a $200,000 grant to provide critical resources for the treatment and rehabilitation of those struggling with heroin addictions. The grant was awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, which falls under the U.S. Department […]