Former Springfield School Board President Sentenced to 11 Years In Prison –

Springfield, IL. (ECWd) –

Adam Lopez, former Springfield School Board President was sentenced yesterday to spend 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to theft. He was credited for time served in Sangamon County Jail since his arrest.

He was also ordered to repay more than $1.5 million to Country Financial.

There are several civil lawsuits continuing, and related to the theft conviction.

WAND reported on this last night (HERE).