Each defendant was ordered to pay $11,855.60 in restitution. According to Raoul’s office, both paid half of their respective restitution amounts in court Thursday. #fraud #medicaid
The investigation is part of a broader effort by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and law enforcement agencies to identify people suspected of downloading, possessing or distributing child sexual abuse material online. #ilag
The latest request also adds another economic issue to Wilson’s campaign for mayor. Wilson has repeatedly focused on the cost of living in Chicago and has positioned himself as an advocate for residents struggling with rising expenses. #election #gasprices #chicago
The group says illegal operators can leave bettors without protections available through licensed sportsbooks, including age verification, responsible-gambling resources and avenues for resolving disputes. #betting #sports #nfl
“The rights of people to go to a 4th of July parade and be safe, and not have 48 people shot with more than 60 bullets per second, issued by a weapon that shouldn't be available to the public,” Pritzker said. #stateban #weapons #jbpritzker
The disclosures and other publicly available information indicate most of the commissioners have worked other jobs during their tenures. #sidejob #diversity #thecentersquare
U.S. magistrate judges are appointed for eight-year terms and must meet statutory requirements, including at least five years of membership in good standing with a state’s highest court and five years of active legal practice. #judge #federalcourt
Raoul’s legislation – contained in House Bill (HB) 5561 – would fill existing voids in labor enforcement that leave workers unprotected from often-devastating employer retaliation... #whistleblower
Senate Bill 3713 amends the Crime Victims Compensation Act by making the program more accessible to applicants and advocates who assist individuals in applying for compensation... #crime #victim
The legislation would authorize the Illinois Attorney General to get involved if someone is believed to have violated any provisions of the bill. #freelanceworker