Clark County Deputy hit van; rolled squad car 4 times (Clark County, IL) - This is an accident from last week, where an on-duty Clark County Sheriff's Deputy, in his assigned squad, was traveling on a 2-lane highway south of Marshall, Illinois.
How Inequity Gets Built Into America’s Vaccination System - It’s a fact that simply being eligible for a vaccine in America doesn’t mean that you can instantly get one. Yet the ability to get to the front of the line isn’t the same for everyone. ProPublica has found that, whether intentionally or not, some vaccine programs have been designed with inherent barriers that disadvantage many people who are most at risk of dying from the disease, exacerbating inequities in access to health care.
Consultant Indicted on Federal Charges for Allegedly Providing Bribes to City of Chicago Officials to Benefit Clients (Chicago, IL) - A consultant has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly offering and providing bribes to City of Chicago officials in an effort to benefit his clients.
Lawsuit Reveals New Allegations Against PG&E Contractor Accused of Fraud (California) - Utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric accused two of its former employees of accepting bribes to funnel business to a waste-hauling company after the Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in California history.
Disgraced Former Supervisor Threatens To Sue DuPage Township - (Bolingbrook, IL) - At this week's DuPage Township Finance Committee meeting, former Supervisor Bill Mayer appeared to be worried about a W-2 he was given during his tenure as Supervisor.
Mayor Roudez Hosts Black History Month Awards Ceremony (University Park, IL) - This evening University Park Mayor Joseph E. Roudez honored special guests for their contributions to the African American Community.