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Fitzgerald says it’s time to step down, rules out run for elected office
May 24, 2012 By Jayette Bolinski | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald on Thursday said public service is in his blood but added he has no desire to run for elected office.
Former Puerto Rico Senator and Businessman Each Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Their Roles in Bribery Scheme
WASHINGTON—Hector Martinez Maldonado, a former Puerto Rico senator, and Juan Bravo Fernandez, the former president of the largest private security firm in Puerto Rico, were each sentenced today to 48 months in prison for their roles in a bribery scheme involving the passage of legislation beneficial to Bravo Fernandez’s business, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division.
Illinois EPA to Clean Up Tarkowski Property
SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois Environmental Protection Agency contractor today is beginning cleanup of a dump site that has plagued the Lake Barrington – Wauconda area for decades. The cleanup is expected to take four to six weeks, weather permitting. The Agency is working with the Village of Lake Barrington through an intergovernmental agreement to complete cleanup of the 16-acre John Tarkowski property located in unincorporated Lake County. Tarkowski had been illegally receiving waste material on his property since the late 1960s, according to public records. “The Agency is pleased that we can finish cleanup of this environmental and safety hazard thanks to the efforts of the Village and their representatives in the General Assembly. The neighbors and the community have endured this mess too long,” said Illinois EPA Interim Director John Kim. This last phase of the cleanup is being funded through a $430,000 state grant supported by Sen.
Beware of Shopping Pitfalls on Black Friday and Cyber Monday Warns the Better Business Bureau
CHICAGO , IL – November 16, 2011 – Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Friday and Monday after Thanksgiving, are the most popular holiday shopping days of the year. Whether shopping at a local store or online to avoid the crowds, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns buyers to be alert for scammers and hackers looking to benefit from early holiday cheer.
Better Business Bureau Warning: Beware of Fraudulent Dear Santa Websites
Chicago , IL- December 8, 2011 – More than 60 domain names are registered in the name of Santa Claus, offering children a wide range of opportunities to email St. Nick.
Fake Better Business Bureau Complaint Emails Are Scams Phishing for Personal, Corporate Information
Chicago, IL- December 20, 2011 – An email scam using the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) name and logo continues to proliferate across North America, and even to some overseas addresses. Most of the emails carry the well-known BBB torch logo and may come with the subject line “Complaint from your customers.” The emails have a link or an attachment containing malicious phishing malware that steals information, often with devastating results to businesses and private citizens.
Gloria Graham named Assistant Vice President for Police Services, Assistant Chief of Police
Gloria Graham, a leader in campus law enforcement, has been named Assistant Vice President for Police Services and Assistant Chief of Police at the University of Chicago. She will begin on Feb.
Chicagoland Chamber President Testifies on City’s Budget Proposal
CHICAGO , Nov. 2, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Today, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce commended Mayor Emanuel on Budget during the Chicago City Council’s Budget Committee public hearing, for presenting a budget that closes a $653 million gap without raising property or sales taxes.
American Academy of Actuaries Honors Michael Abroe with Farley Award
WASHINGTON , Oct. 24 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — The American Academy of Actuaries awarded Michael Abroe with the 2011 Jarvis Farley Service Award during a ceremony held earlier today.