Fort Wayne, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, Clifford D. Johnson, announced that Larry Norton, age 66, of Fort Wayne, Indiana was convicted of drug trafficking charges, specifically conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine, after a six-day jury trial, before[Read More…]
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Madigan: House Dems Continue Working to Find Common Ground with Rauner on Budget
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- House Speaker Michael Madigan released a statement regarding the quest in Illinois for a balanced budget, insisting that House Democrats “continue our efforts to address this challenge, end this destructive impasse and close the Rauner budget deficit.” The state of Illinois has been without a budget since July 1,[Read More…]
DeLuca Urges Leaders, Governor to Compromise for Balanced Budget
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, issued the following statement on Wednesday to urge Gov. Rauner to resume negotiating with the House Democrats on a balanced budget: “Our state has gone far too long without a responsible, balanced budget, which is hurting working families throughout the state. Working[Read More…]
Preckwinkle Praises Legislative Approval of Juvenile Expungement Reform
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle praised passage in the Illinois legislature of juvenile expungement reform. Saying, “It is time Illinois recognizes that the arrest records of young people who have made mistakes can serve as impediments to their future growth and development — and can even create[Read More…]
GOP Leader Jim Durkin: Dem Bill To Sell Thompson Center Is Chicago “Money Grab”
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- House Republican Leader Jim Durkin released a statement on the Democratic bill to sell the Thompson Center, calling it an attempted “money grab” for Chicago and a “bad deal for the taxpayers.” The statement follows: “The Democratic bill to sell the James R. Thompson Center is another attempted[Read More…]
Durkin Passes Repeat Gun Offender Bill
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An expansive criminal justice reform bill sponsored by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin that cracks down on repeat violent gun offenders and provides commonsense reforms cleared the Illinois Legislature this week. “One of the most gratifying moments in my life occurred when I was a prosecutor in Chicago.[Read More…]
Financial Advisor Faces Federal Fraud Charges
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- United States Attorney Josh Minkler announced the indictment of Kenneth Ray Cleveland, 63, of Agoura Hills, California, in connection with an alleged investment fraud scheme, resulting in federal fraud charges. The indictment charges Cleveland with seven counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering and alleges that[Read More…]
Kelly, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Establishing ‘National Gun Violence Awareness Day’
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2017. U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined together to introduce a resolution in the House and Senate establishing June 2nd as “National Gun Violence Awareness Day” and designating June as “National Gun Violence Awareness Month.” Every day[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Reaches Settlement with Fraudulent Charitable Telemarketers
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a settlement with Safety Publications Inc., a professional fundraiser and for-profit telemarketer, and its owners over allegations that the company violated the charitable Solicitation Act and prior consent decrees with Madigan’s office. The Solicitation Act dictates the laws governing charitable[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Governor Rauner to Sign Student Loan Bill of Rights
AG Madigan Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 1351 to Better Protect Illinois Student Loan Borrowers Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan applauded the Illinois House for passing legislation to reform the student loan servicing industry to help student loan borrowers repay their loans. The bill addresses widespread abuses[Read More…]
