Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) continues to receive complaints from victims of payday loan telephone collection scams. As previously reported in December 2010, the typical payday loan scam involves a caller who claims the victim is delinquent on a payday loan and must make payment to avoid[Read More…]
Day: February 23, 2012
Madigan: Synthetic Drug Bust Conducted In Peoria County
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Wednesday investigators from her office conducted an “Operation Smoked Out” undercover bust in Peoria County that resulted in the relinquishing of 683 packages of bath salts and synthetic marijuana from local retailers. Madigan said the surrendered products carry a street value of $10,059.[Read More…]
Wanted: Aggravated Battery (Firearm)
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart issued the following statement: On Monday, February 13, 2012, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the victim was traveling east bound on 107th St. approaching 104th avenue in his black in color, Buick Lacrosse vehicle, when he accidentally cut off an individual (possibly male[Read More…]
Catholic Cemeteries Offer Up To 300 Burials To The County
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart extended a debt of gratitude to Roman Szableski, Executive Director of the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago for once again coming to the aid of those less fortunate. Similar to when Mr. Szableski and the Catholic Archdiocese assisted in[Read More…]
President Obama Sings Sweet Home Chicago (Video)
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- President Obama sings a bit of Sweet Home Chicago at Blues night at the White House, February 21, 2012. See the full concert on PBS on February 27.