Federal prosecutors in northern Illinois say they collected more than $78 million dollars through prosecutions last year.
WIFR: Northern Illinois Federal Prosecutors Collect $78 Million in 2013
That includes about $9 million in the case against former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell.
Meanwhile, the new top federal prosecutor in Chicago says his office may be forced to scale back prosecutions. U.S. Attorney Zachary Fardon says that's due to congressional budget restraints.
NBC Chicago: U.S. Attorney's Office Challenged by Budget Cuts
He says he has 19 open positions but can't fill them because of a hiring freeze.