Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- On November 18, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act (H.R. 1668), introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly. The legislation establishes baseline standards for government-purchased Internet-connected devices. “The bipartisan Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act will ensure that the US government purchases secure devices and closes[Read More…]
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DOD Transition Outreach to Biden-Harris Team Begins
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Defense Department is working to ensure the transition to the administration of President-elect Joe Biden is a smooth one, Pentagon officials said today. Last night, the General Services Administration signed paperwork that allowed government employees to speak with members of the Biden-Harris transition office. Tom Muir, the[Read More…]
Cook County Board of Commissioners Unanimously Approves $6.94 Billion FY21 Budget
Cook County Board of Commissioners today approved a balanced $6.94 billion FY2021 budget that includes increased equity funding and no increases to existing taxes Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a balanced $6.94 billion FY2021 budget developed through an equity lens and aimed at advancing Cook[Read More…]
IL Public Health Officials Announce 9,469 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 9,469 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 125 additional deaths. Bureau County: 1 male 60s, 1 female 90s Champaign County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s, 2 males 90s Coles County: 1 male[Read More…]
Cook County Certifies Nov. 3 General Election
76% of all votes were cast prior to Election Day Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Clerk’s Office has officially certified the results of the Nov. 3 General Election with the Illinois State Board of Elections, and complete results for suburban Cook County are now available online, Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough announced today. Cook[Read More…]
Former College Professor Indicted on Fraud Charges
Allegedly Embezzled More Than $650,000 From Student Organization Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A former college professor has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly embezzling more than $650,000 from a national student organization committed to improving minority representation in the pharmacy industry. While serving as the volunteer Executive Director of the[Read More…]
Rochester Man Sentenced to Probation with Required Mental Health Treatment after Threatening Voicemail Message to U.S. Congressman
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- U.S. District Judge Sue E. Myerscough Friday sentenced a Rochester, Ill., man, Randall E. Tarr, to serve two years of probation with a requirement that Tarr complete mental health counseling and treatment after he pleaded guilty to leaving a voicemail message in which he threatened to shoot U.S.[Read More…]
Former Commonwealth Edison Executives and Consultants Charged With Conspiring to Corruptly Influence and Reward State of Illinois Official
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Former Commonwealth Edison executives, including the former Chief Executive Officer, conspired with outside consultants to corruptly influence and reward a high-level elected official for the State of Illinois to assist with the passage of legislation favorable to the electric utility company, according to an indictment returned today in[Read More…]
Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Charged With Tax, Structuring, and Concealment Offenses
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A special agent with Homeland Security Investigations, a criminal investigative unit within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has been indicted on federal tax, structuring, and concealment offenses. ANTHONY SABAINI, who was assigned to HSI’s field office in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., is charged with five counts of willfully[Read More…]
Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt: New Legal Assistance Initiative
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined Chief Judge Timothy Evans, Cook County Commissioners Alma Anaya and Scott Britton, Chicago Bar Foundation Executive Director Bob Glaves, and Chicago Department of Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara to announce the launch of Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt (CCLAHD). CCLAHD[Read More…]
