Judge orders deportation for man after prison term

URBANA – A man who admitted he repeatedly entered the U.S. illegally in an effort to be with and support his family will be deported after serving time in a federal prison.

U.S. Central District of Illinois Chief Judge Michael McCuskey on Friday sentenced Fernando Delgado-Cruz, also known as Fernando Lopez, to 21 months in prison for illegally re-entering the U.S. without consent. The judge also sentenced Delgado-Cruz to three years of supervised release, formerly known as parole, if he is not quickly deported, as expected.

Also on this date

• Carle Clinic antitrust deal limited to Champaign County
• Dealership undeterred by economy in buying Ford franchise
• UI grad students interpret research through dance
• Judge accepts settlement in '05 bus death
• Area lacks options for safe disposal of needles
• Military families can link to loved ones in Iraq
• Fire departments in area receive federal grants
• Controversy in Champaign continues over 'Kite Runner' novel
• Champaign County Circuit Court
• Obituaries

» More