Fox Lake settles case with widow of disgraced police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz

FOX LAKE, Ill. (WLS) -- The widow of disgraced Fox Lake Police Lieutenant Joe Gliniewicz has now settled a case over his benefits.

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The former lieutenant died by suicide in 2015, but investigators said he tried to make it look like a homicide to cover up his crimes.

Gliniewicz and his wife were accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the Fox Lake Explorers program.

Melodie Gliniewicz pleaded guilty to her role.

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She fought for survivors' benefits, and the village has now settled the case.

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