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Rob Wildeboer

Criminal Justice Reporter

As a criminal justice reporter for Chicago Public Radio, Rob is responsible for covering courts and politics in the region.

Rob joined Chicago Public Radio in September 2004 as an intern for Eight Forty-Eight, later becoming a freelance contributor for the news department.

Rob's reporting has been recognized with two Edward R. Murrow Awards, a PRNDI, and he’s received numerous awards from the Associated Press in both Illinois and Indiana.  In 2008, AP Illinois named him the best news writer in the state. Take that WBBM.

Prior to joining Chicago Public Radio, Rob worked as a human resource specialist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He was also a political consultant for Strategic Consulting Group. Rob teaches journalism at North Park University. 

Rob has an M.A. in Journalism from Columbia College and a B.A. in Philosophy from Calvin College.

Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Rob resides in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood of Chicago with his wife, Christine.

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Gun Violence Prevention on the Cheap

Researchers at the University of Chicago are trying to find a solution to gun violence that's not only effective, but cheap.

Posted on 11.18.2009
Michael Scott's Gun Found at Death Scene

Evidence collected by the Chicago Police indicates that school board president Michael Scott was not murdered, but rather, committed suicide.

Posted on 11.18.2009
Blagojevich Seeking a Later Trial Date

Lawyers for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich are expected to be in court today asking a federal judge to move his corruption trial back a few months.

Posted on 11.16.2009
Blagojevich Seeks to Delay Trial

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is asking a federal judge to delay his corruption trial.

Posted on 11.13.2009
Study: Police Board Doesn't Fire Many Cops

A study finds Chicago's police superintendents have difficulty firing cops accused of misconduct because of a civilian oversight board.

Posted on 10.29.2009
Chicago Terror Suspect Still in Lock-up

A federal judge in Chicago wants more information before she makes a decision on whether to detain a man accused of planning a terrorist attack against a newspaper in Denmark.

Posted on 10.28.2009
Hearing for Chicago Man Accused of Terrorism Plot

A Chicago man is expected to be in federal court Wednesday facing terrorism-related charges.

Posted on 10.28.2009
Chicago Man Charged With Terror Plot

Federal authorities in Chicago announced terror related charges today against two local men.

Posted on 10.27.2009
Mob-Related Sentencing Today

A Deputy U.S. Marshall who shared details about a mob witness he was supposed to protect is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court this morning.

Posted on 10.27.2009
Blagojevich Tainting the Jury Pool on Celebrity Apprentice?

Prosecutors and defense attorneys for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich are trying to agree on some ground rules for his appearance on the TV show "Celebrity Apprentice" with Donald Trump.

Posted on 10.19.2009
Judge Wants Agreement Before Blagojevich Goes on 'The Apprentice'

A federal court judge says he wants prosecutors and defense attorneys to have an agreement in place before former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich appears on the TV Show, "The Apprentice" with Donald Trump.

Posted on 10.19.2009
Sanchez Back in Court

A federal judge is scheduled to review the conviction today of former Chicago Streets and Sanitation commissioner, Al Sanchez.

Posted on 10.18.2009
Supreme Court to Look at Chicago Police Car Seizure Practices

Today the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to review the way the city of Chicago seizes and impounds cars.

Posted on 10.13.2009
Torture Scandal Kept the Games Away?

Brazilians aren't the only ones celebrating the IOC's decision to award the 20-16 Olympics to Rio de Janeiro.

Posted on 10.2.2009
Government Files Brief in Conrad Black Supreme Court Appeal

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed its brief in Conrad Black's appeal to the Supreme Court.

Posted on 10.1.2009
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