Tag: illinois
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Illinois Man Sentenced to 15½ Years for Elder Gold Bar Fraud Conspiracy
An Illinois man received a 15½-year prison sentence for his role as a courier in an elder fraud conspiracy involving over $6 million in gold bars and cash, targeting victims aged 61 to 80.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEconomySocial Issues Elder FraudSyed M. MakkiGold BarsFinancial FraudKansas CityIllinoisFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
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Former Engineer Sentenced for Counterfeit Products and PPP Loan Fraud
Shaun Brouwer, a former Illinois engineer, received an 18-month federal prison sentence for manufacturing and selling counterfeit network products, defrauding his employer of nearly $1 million, and misusing a Covid-relief PPP loan.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeComputers and InternetGeneral Politics Shaun BrouwerTrade FraudCounterfeitingMail FraudPPP LoanIllinoisFBI
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NRC Schedules Open House to Discuss Braidwood Power Plant Performance
The NRC is holding an open house in Braidwood, Illinois, on May 20 to discuss the Braidwood nuclear power plant's safe 2025 performance. Residents can learn about the plant's operations and ask questions to NRC staff.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEnergyLegalEducation Nuclear Regulatory CommissionBraidwood Power PlantNuclear safetyIllinoisOpen houseConstellation EnergyReactor Oversight ProcessU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
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FTC and Illinois Sue Company Over Thousands of Fake Home Repair Listings
The FTC and Illinois are suing Premium Home Service for creating thousands of fake online listings and using false reviews for home repair businesses. This action aims to stop deceptive practices and protect consumers from fraudulent schemes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEconomySocial Issues Premium Home ServiceFTCIllinoisHome RepairFraudOnline ListingsFake Reviews
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DHS Honors Illinois Woman Killed by Illegal Alien
The Department of Homeland Security releases a video honoring Katie Abraham, killed in Illinois by an illegal alien charged with DUI. The DHS criticizes sanctuary policies and highlights other victims of crimes by illegal aliens.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Department of Homeland SecurityKatie AbrahamJulio Cucul-BolIllinoisCrimeSecretary NoemICEU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Dick Durbin Announces Retirement, Setting Off Leadership Scramble
Longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin announces his retirement, sparking a succession battle for his powerful leadership spot and a likely crowded primary in Illinois.
Politics and GovernmentMediaFederal GovernmentCongress Dick DurbinSenateRetirementIllinoisChuck SchumerKetanji Brown JacksonGovernment and Politics