Enforcement To Be Stepped Up to Catch Drunk Drivers and Keep Roads Safe CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2013. As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP) and hundreds of local law enforcement agencies urge motorists to plan a safe ride home and never get behind[Read More…]
Law and Order
Bucket List Bandit Pleads Guilty to Robbing 11 Banks in 10 States, Including One in Illinois
Erie, PA-(ENEWSPF)- A former resident of Pensacola, Florida who came to be known as the Bucket List Bandit pleaded guilty in federal court in Erie, Pennsylvania, to charges of bank robbery, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced March 13. Michael Eugene Brewster, 54, pleaded guilty to 11 counts before[Read More…]
Justice Department Announces Investigation of the Cleveland Division of Police
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that it has opened a pattern or practice investigation into use of force by the Cleveland Division of Police (CPD). The investigation will focus on allegations that CPD officers use excessive force, including unreasonable deadly force, and on the adequacy[Read More…]
Justice Department Settles with Ohio Hospital Over HIV Discrimination
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that, as part of its Barrier-Free Health Care Initiative, it has reached a settlement with Glenbeigh Hospital of Rock Creek, Ohio, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The settlement resolves allegations that Glenbeigh violated the ADA by denying admission to[Read More…]
Vice President Biden and Attorney General Holder Announce Grants to Help Reduce Domestic Violence Homicides
12 Cities and Counties Receive Grants as Part of New Evidence-Based Prevention Initiative WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 13, 2013. Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder today announced grants to twelve programs across the country to target the urgent need to reduce domestic violence homicides. On average, three women a[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for March 13, 2013
The Park Forest Police Station. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media.[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces $7 Million Settlement Over Google Street View
Agreement Bans Unauthorized Data Collection, Requires Privacy Training for Employees & National Campaign on Protecting Personal Information Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 12, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined with 37 states and the District of Columbia to announce a $7 million settlement with Google over its collection of personal data of Illinois[Read More…]
Hunters Plead Guilty to Illinois Deer Poaching Violations
SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2013. Seven men charged in Illinois deer poaching cases have entered guilty pleas, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Office of Law Enforcement announced today. The charges stemmed from investigations conducted by IDNR Conservation Police officers, along with law enforcement officers from Michigan, Indiana and the[Read More…]
Justice Department Secures Nearly $2 Billion in Consumer Protection Cases in 2012
Through Consumer Protection Branch, Civil Division Successfully Combatted Consumer Fraud Schemes Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2013. The Justice Department’s Consumer Protection Branch secured nearly $2 billion in criminal fines, forfeiture, restitution, and civil disgorgement in 2012, Stuart F. Delery, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, announced today at[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Alleges Financial Advisor Deceived Springfield Area Seniors
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Secretary of State Jesse White took coordinated action today against a Springfield man for fraudulently marketing and selling insurance investment products to seniors. Madigan filed a lawsuit earlier today in Sangamon County Circuit Court against Richard Lee Van Dyke Jr. and his[Read More…]
