Former Waukegan alderman pleads guilty to two charges

What happened

A former Waukegan alderman pleaded guilty to forgery and official misconduct, Chronicle Media reported. The guilty plea is the central development in the case.

The account identifies the person as a former member of the Waukegan City Council but does not name the alderman. It also does not state when the plea was entered.

The charges

The case involves two offenses: forgery and official misconduct. The account does not describe the document or documents involved in the forgery charge, and it does not explain the conduct underlying the misconduct charge.

What is known about the case

The plea means the former alderman admitted guilt to the charges identified in the account. The details of the court proceeding, including the court, the case number and any statements made during the hearing, are not included here.

No sentencing terms are stated. The account also does not say whether a sentence was imposed at the time of the plea or whether a later court date was set.

Next steps

The case remains a court matter. Any sentencing decision or additional court action would be part of the case record.

Chronicle Media’s report is linked below. No primary court record is identified in the report link available here.