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Post by Lorie Taylor on Oct 4, 2009 20:12:14 GMT -6
James W. Glasgow james  James W. Glasgow graduated from Joliet Catholic High School, earning his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana, and receiving his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois Law School in DeKalb, Illinois. He has been practicing law since 1981 and has consistently dedicated himself to protecting the citizens of Will County, with a focus on the most vulnerable populations, abused women and children. In Jim Glasgow’s long history with the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office; as Assistant State’s Attorney First Chair in the Misdemeanor and Felony Trial Divisions from 1983-1986, as Senior Felony Trial Assistant from 1987-1988, as elected State’s Attorney from 1992 – 2000 and finally, as your current State’s Attorney, Jim has remained dedicated to the precepts of law: “to live honestly, to injure no one, and to give every man his due.” (Justinian I, Byzantine Emperor, 483-565). Jim’s professional resume includes successful prosecution of all of his more that 40 felony trials from 1984-1988, ranging from retail theft to death penalty murder. In order to best serve the people of Will County, Jim created special units for prosecuting gang crimes, white collar/public corruption, domestic violence, drug trafficking, auto theft, arson, and Drug Court Jail Diversion Program. He also implemented a multi-county victim sensitive agency for interviewing sexually abused children in a safe and confidential environment, saving the children from the potential trauma of having to face the perpetrator in the courtroom. State’s Attorney Glasgow is a diligent crime prevention advocate and is active with youth programs, Character Education initiatives, drug, alcohol, gang, and violence prevention education, victim/witness assistance programs, and Senior Citizen safety. Jim believes that the State’s Attorney’s office has a sacred responsibility to keep the community aware and educated on current issues and changes in law and fully supports his dedicated staff in developing and providing opportunities for professionals and community members to become more educated and involved, keeping Will County safe for all citizens. |
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Post by Lorie Taylor on Oct 4, 2009 20:12:50 GMT -6
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Charles B. Pelkie
(815) 727-8789
(815) 530-7110 (cellular)
cpelkie@willcountyillinois.com
June 1, 2009
Update on the Drew Peterson Case
JOLIET – In response to the defense’s motion to substitute the judge in the Drew Peterson case, Chief Judge Gerald Kinney on Monday assigned the case to Circuit Judge Stephen White.
Judge White scheduled a hearing for 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3 at the Will County Courthouse, 14 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. It appears at this moment that the hearing will be held in Courtroom 402.
The hearing will be on the prosecution’s motion to seal discovery filings and an anticipated objection to the state’s motion by the defense.
Mr. Peterson did appear in court this morning.
Once again, my apologies for today’s late notice.
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Post by Lorie Taylor on Oct 4, 2009 20:13:07 GMT -6
February 27, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Drew Peterson’s FOID card revoked
Contact:
Charles B. Pelkie
(815) 727-8789
(815) 530-7110 (cellular)
cpelkie@willcountyillinois.com
The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that it received confirmation from the Illinois Department of State Police on Wednesday that it has revoked the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card of Drew W. Peterson.
The Illinois Department of State Police confirmed that the department sent a letter to Mr. Peterson on Wednesday informing him of the revocation. Mr. Peterson’s attorney also has been notified.
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow on Tuesday sent a letter to State Police Director Larry G. Trent requesting that his department exercise its authority under 430 Illinois Compiled Statutes 65/8 to revoke Mr. Peterson’s FOID card. Neither the letter from State’s Attorney Glasgow nor the Illinois Department of State Police will be released.
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Post by Lorie Taylor on Oct 4, 2009 20:13:53 GMT -6
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Murder indictment issued against Drew Walter Peterson Contact: Charles B. Pelkie (815) 727-8789 (815) 530-7110 (cellular) cpelkie@willcountyillinois.com May 7, 2009  JOLIET – Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow and Illinois State Police Captain Carl Dobrich announce that Drew Walter Peterson was arrested today (Thursday, May 7, 2009) after a Special Grand Jury issued an indictment for first-degree murder alleging he killed Kathleen Savio five years ago. At the request of State’s Attorney Glasgow and Illinois State Police detectives, Circuit Judge Daniel Rozak issued a warrant for Peterson’s arrest Thursday afternoon. Judge Rozak set bail for Peterson at $20 million. He must post 10 percent or $2 million to secure his release while awaiting trial. Illinois State Police arrested Peterson without incident late Thursday afternoon during a traffic stop at Weber Road and Lily Cache Lane in Bolingbrook. The two-count Bill of Indictment alleges that Peterson, on or about Feb. 29, 2004, “without lawful justification and with the intent to kill Kathleen Savio, caused Kathleen Savio to inhale fluid, thereby causing the death of Kathleen Savio.” Kathleen Savio, who was Peterson’s third wife, was found dead in her bathtub on March 1, 2004. Charges were not filed in the case five years ago by the prior state’s attorney who held office when Kathleen Savio was murdered. Glasgow reopened the case and convened a Special Grand Jury to investigate her murder in November 2007. The Special Grand Jury also is investigating the disappearance of Drew Peterson’s fourth wife, Stacy Peterson. Drew Peterson is scheduled to be arraigned at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 8 in courtroom 405 at the Will County Courthouse, 14 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. The Will County State's Attorney's Office reminds the public that an indictment is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. |
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Post by Lorie Taylor on Oct 4, 2009 20:15:32 GMT -6
May 21, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Peterson charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon in connection with rifle seized from his house
Contact:
Charles B. Pelkie
(815) 727-8789
(815) 530-7110 (cellular)
cpelkie@willcountyillinois.com
JOLIET – The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Illinois State Police announce that a charge of Unlawful Use of a Weapon has been filed against Drew Walter Peterson.
The charge alleges that the defendant “knowingly possessed a rifle, namely a Colt model Sporter Lightweight, 223 Remington rifle, Serial #SL025365 with attached EOTech electronic sight, with a barrel less than 16 inches in length” in violation of state law.
Peterson was arrested by Illinois State Police Wednesday morning in Bolingbrook without incident on a warrant signed by Chief Judge Stephen White. The warrant carried a bond of $75,000. Peterson must post 10 percent or $7,500 to secure his release while awaiting trial.
Unlawful Use of a Weapon is a Class 3 felony that carries a penalty of up to five years in prison upon conviction.
The rifle was one of the guns seized during the execution of a search warrant on Peterson’s house on Nov. 1, 2007. The length of the weapon’s barrel is in violation of state law.
A court date for Peterson to appear on this weapons charge has yet to be scheduled.
The Will County State's Attorney's Office reminds the public that charges are not evidence of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Post by Lorie Taylor on Oct 4, 2009 20:17:41 GMT -6
About the State's Attorney's Office
As your State’s Attorney, I think it is important for the citizens of Will County to understand the role the State’s Attorney’s Office plays in the criminal justice system. This website is designed to familiarize you with the functions and services offered by the 120 staff members comprised of attorneys, support staff, administration, and investigations.
The State’s Attorney’s Office main function is to prosecute criminals. When a defendant first appears in court to answer to a criminal charge that has been brought against them, he/she is informed as to the nature of the charge and the penalties if convicted. Bond is set, the ability to obtain an attorney is assessed, and a public defender may be appointed if a private attorney is not an option. A date is then set for further court proceedings.
It is also the responsibility of the State’s Attorney’s Office to inform the victims of crimes of victim’s rights and the criminal process. The stages that a case passes through are varied, depending upon whether it involves a misdemeanor or felony offense. Victims have the right to be present at all stages, however they may only need to be at some. They may at times, not be needed at all.
Due to the specialty and/or high incidence of certain types of crimes, the State’s Attorney’s Office coordinates the Will County Drug Court, has the Juvenile Division housed at the River Valley Juvenile Justice Center, and has specialized prosecution units such as the Gang Unit, the Drug Unit and the Tri-County Auto Theft Unit. Finally, the State’s Attorney’s Office is committed to supporting and participating in community-based programs which increase the opportunity for Crime Prevention and/or hasten the arrest of offenders. Please take a moment to explore this website and don’t hesitate to contact us if we can be of any help to you.
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Post by Lorie Taylor on Oct 8, 2009 1:24:19 GMT -6
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Charles B. Pelkie Sgt. Thomas J. Burek Feb. 21, 2008 Pathologist declares Kathleen Savio’s death a homicide JOLIET – Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced today that his office has received the final report on the autopsy performed on the remains of Kathleen S. Savio on Nov. 13, 2007. Dr. Larry W. Blum, the forensic pathologist who performed the autopsy, concludes in his report that the actual cause of Kathleen Savio’s death was drowning and that the legal manner of death was homicide. Dr. Blum’s report was delivered to the Will County Coroner’s Office on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 and immediately forwarded to the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Illinois State Police. “Dr. Blum’s forensic report renders his expert opinion that this is a homicide,” State’s Attorney Glasgow said. “We have been investigating this as a murder since reopening the case in November of last year. We now have a scientific basis to formally and publicly classify it as such.” The complete autopsy report is a component of the investigation into the March 1, 2004 death of Kathleen Savio and will not be released. However, the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Illinois State Police are releasing the following quote from the conclusion in Dr. Blum’s report: “It is my opinion based on my education, training, experience and personal observations, and to a reasonable degree of medical and scientific certainty, compelling evidence exists to support the conclusions that the cause of death of Kathleen S. Savio was drowning and further, that the manner of death was homicide.” This was the second autopsy performed on Kathleen Savio’s remains. The first was performed shortly after her death in March 2004. Her body was exhumed on the morning of Nov. 13, 2007, and Dr. Blum performed the second autopsy that afternoon. In his report, Dr. Blum notes that he reviewed photos taken from the scene at the time of Kathleen Savio’s death as well as reports of the initial scene investigation. He also carefully examined the physical location of Kathleen Savio’s death on Nov. 20, 2007 as part of his investigation. His report includes the results of microscopic examinations and toxicological tests conducted on postmortem tissue specimens. The specimens examined by Dr. Blum were collected during the first autopsy on March 2, 2004, the second autopsy performed by Dr. Blum on Nov. 13, 2007, and a third autopsy performed by Dr. Michael Baden on behalf of Kathleen Savio’s family on Nov. 16, 2007. The results of those examinations and tests are part of the investigation and are not being disclosed at this time. The Illinois State Police are investigating the murder of Kathleen Savio as well as the disappearance of Stacy Peterson. Kathleen Savio’s murder and Stacy Peterson’s disappearance are simultaneously being investigated by a Special Grand Jury that was convened in November 2007. gretawire.foxnews.com/ |
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Post by joy on Jan 14, 2010 16:33:30 GMT -6
January 2010 Oral Calendar is now available at: www.state.il.us/court/AppellateCourt/OralCal/3rdDist_PDF/0110.pdfJANUARY 19, 20 & 21 COURT CALL JUSTICE WILLIAM E. HOLDRIDGE, Presiding JUSTICE ROBERT L. CARTER JUSTICE DANIEL L. SCHMIDT JUSTICE VICKI R. WRIGHT JUSTICE TOM M. LYTTON JUSTICE MARY W. McDADE JUSTICE MARY K. O’BRIEN GIST FLESHMAN, Clerk of the Court WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2010 - 1:15 P.M. 3-08-1025 Will Gun Charges People of the State of Illinois, vs. Drew Peterson, Appellee-Cross-Appellant Appellant-Cross-Appellee (Mr. Andrew Abood & Mr. Joel A. Brodsky) (Mr. James Glasgow & Mr. Gary F. Gnidovec) Happy Birthday, Stacy January 20, 2010 |
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