Thursday, May 16, 2013
Defense attorneys want the judge who found a New Lenox man guilty of punching another man into a coma outside a Mokena bar to step down.
Hours after a Will County Judge found a New Lenox man guilty of punching another man into a coma, she received an email from the state's attorney's office. Attached to the email was a statement from Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow about the case. The judge, Sarah Jones, said she never opened the attachment, but the lawyers for the New Lenox man awaiting sentencing for the fateful punch want her off the case anyway. "It's about the appearance to everyone in the county—it's about the appearance to the citizen's of Illinois," defense attorney Dave Carlson said as he argued Judge Jones should recuse herself from the case of Joseph Messina during a Thursday afternoon hearing at the Will County Courthouse. Messina, 24, was found …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
An email from the state's attorney's office to the judge in the New Lenox coma puncher case is enough to get the convicted man a new trial, according to court papers filed by defense lawyers.
On the day a New Lenox man was to be sentenced for punching another man into a coma outside a Mokena bar, the judge announced she received an email from the prosecutor's office. Even though Will County Judge Sarah Jones didn't read the email, lawyers for convicted coma-puncher Joseph Messina say that just the fact she got it means she should start a whole new trial and leave it to another judge to decide the case. Messina, 24, was found guilty in January of punching 29-year-old Eric Bartels of Joliet outside the Mokena bar 191 South in July 2009. The attack left Bartels in a coma. Messina was set to be sentenced March 6 but his attorneys, Dave Carlson and Ken Zelazo, instead argued for a new trial based on a lack of evidence, among other …
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Check out these holiday specials in Frankfort, Mokena and New Lenox.
If you want to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at your local pub this weekend, but don't want to overspend, check out these local bars that are offering holiday specials. The Wild Rover 20535 S. La Grange Rd., Frankfort Stop by Saturday or Sunday for $2 domestic bottles, $2 green beers and $4 pints of Guiness and Harp. The bar is also offering an Irish breakfast package from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, as well as corned beef sandwiches throughout the weekend. Tommy Nevin's Pub 9680 Lincolnway Ln., Frankfort The bar will offer $5 Irish car bombs and $3 Sam Adams on Friday. 191 South 10160 W. 191st St., Mokena Throughout the weekend, pints of Guinness Imperial will cost $4. The bar and grill will also serve corned beef and cabbage. Charleston's …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
The judge will decide next month if Joseph Messina, who was convicted of throwing the punch that put Eric Bartels of Joliet into a coma, will be tried again.
Lawyers for the New Lenox man convicted in January of punching a Joliet man into a coma outside a Mokena bar argued Wednesday that he should either be acquitted or get a new trial. Attorney Dave Carlson said there wasn't enough evidence for Joseph Messina, 24, to be found guilty of beating Eric Bartels outside the Mokena bar 191 South in July 2009. The attack left Bartels, 29, in a coma. Carlson pointed out that three key prosecution witnesses swore Messina was wearing shorts the night of the attack when he was actually wearing long pants. Carlson also claimed it was one of Messina's friends, Michael Glielmi, formerly of Manhattan, who punched Bartels, but that he was denied the opportunity to question Glielmi. Glielmi invoked his …
Saturday, June 30, 2012
An attorney for teen accused of killing his parents leaves the case. Oak Lawn doctor accused of fondling prepared to go to trial.
The Southland's major criminal and civil cases heard in Cook County and Will County courts this week. OAK LAWN — Rajat Prakash, an Advocate Christ Medical Center doctor accused of fondling a female patient in a semi-conscious state, returns to court on Aug. 1 for possibly the last time before trial. On Monday, defense attorney Nicholas Faklis said he was ready to proceed on a misdemeanor battery charge. Prosecutors asked for another pretrial hearing. In May, a second woman alleged that, on the pretext of reviewing medical information outside the hospital, Prakash fondled her and forced her hand on his penis in his SUV. That case returns before a felony judge on July 16. A civil investigation is also ongoing, according to an attorney who …
Friday, December 30, 2011
What do you do after a hard night of New Year's Eve partying? We asked the people who should know best.
For some (most?), an epic night of partying on New Year's Eve means an epic night of drinking. By morning, however, all that epic-ness doesn't feel worth it when you're struggling with an epic hangover. That's why we spoke with a few area bartenders to get their suggestions for hangover remedies. Be advised: Some of them aren't pleasant. Bar manager at Chicago Blu Sports Bar & Grill, 19917 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort Her hangover cure: Brevitz suggests putting bitters on a lime with a splash of tabasco, then biting down on it. It's an ideal way to cure stomach problems caused from over-drinking. "I've tried it, and it works," she admits, adding that it's not the most pleasant tasting remedy. Other advice: Brevitz also preaches prevention…
Thursday, October 13, 2011
A new barbecue smokehouse restaurant will move in to the steakhouse's downtown location.
Jenny's Steak House will be moving to Mokena within the month, and a new barbecue restaurant will take its place in downtown Frankfort. The steakhouse will be moving in to the kitchen side of 191 South, said Jean Braun, one of the owners of Jenny's. The two businesses share mutual owners, and consolidating the restaurant and the Mokena bar was just a good business decision, she added. Joe's Italian Villa, which currently operates out of 191 South's kitchen, will no longer be in that space. READ: Village Approves New Location for Let It Rip Sports; The Wild Rover Gets Liquor License Smokey Barque, a barbecue smokehouse restaurant, is set to takeover the 20 Kansas St. location. The owners have applied for a village liquor license, and that …
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Jenny's Steak House In Frankfort
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
These bars and restaurants in the Lincoln-Way area offer something special to celebrate the end of 2010.
Still looking for ways to spend New Year's Eve? We've compiled a list of 10 restaurants, bars and pubs in the Frankfort-Mokena-New Lenox area that are offering drink and food specials, as well as entertainment on the last evening of 2010. Are we missing your favorite spot to ring in the new year? Tell us in the comments section, and we'll add it to the list. Oh, and be smart when you party. Make sure you have a designated driver or make other arrangements to get to your final destination. Where: 23320 S. LaGrange Road What's on tap? Wear your best black-and-white attire and listen to the band Maggie Speaks. A premium bar, appetizers and party favors will be a part of the evening, too. When: Doors open at 8 p.m. Music begins at 10 p.m. …
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CD & ME
23320 S la Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL
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Chef Klaus' Bier Stube
679 N la Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL
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Chicago Blu
19917 S la Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL
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Jenny's Steak House In Frankfort
20 Kansas St, Frankfort, IL
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Pete Mitchell's Bar & Grill
21000 S Frankfort Square Rd, Frankfort, IL
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10160 191st St, Mokena, IL
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11220 W Lincoln Hwy, Mokena, IL
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2101 Calistoga Dr, New Lenox, IL
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901 E Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL
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495 Degroate Rd, New Lenox, IL
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Thursday, December 2, 2010
Officer was chasing suspect on foot when they became involved in a struggle.
A Mokena police officer was shocked briefly by his own Taser while struggling with a man who police say had been performing "burnouts" in a black Ford Mustang behind 191 South on Sunday night. Police had chased the man, identified as James Abramowicz, 26, of the 14700 block of Cricketwood Court in Homer Glen, on foot from 191 South, 10160 191st St., to the rear of an office building in the 10000 block of 191st Street. He fled when an officer asked to see his driver's license, according to reports. While in pursuit, one of the three officers took out his Taser and warned Abramowicz that if he did not stop, he would shock him. Abramowicz did not stop, and the officer triggered the Taser and missed. The man and his pursuers came upon a …
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191 South
10160 191st St, Mokena, IL
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Dede
11:02 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013
Baba Wawa, I realize new trial motions are not rare. I was just commenting on the reasons used lately. Why get nasty about it? I didn't think that's the purpose for this site. more ›