Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Dr. Qingyou Han, 62, of West Lafayette, Indiana, formerly a Purdue University professor and the Director of its Center for Materials Processing Research, was sentenced today, Nov. 23, to 2 years’ probation by U.S. District Court Judge Philip P. Simon. Dr. Han’s wife, Lu Shao, 54, of Lakewood,[Read More…]
Month: November 2020
O’Fallon Couple Charged with $2M Extortion & Fraud Scheme
O’Fallon, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An O’Fallon, Illinois couple is facing a slew of federal charges tonight. Emmitt T. Tiner and Matissia S. Holt are named in a wide-ranging, 54-count indictment that accuses the pair of an elaborate extortion scheme, defrauding the Illinois Home Services Program, and money laundering. Tiner is also charged[Read More…]
Internet of Things Cybersecurity Legislation Clears Congress, Heads to White House
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- On November 18, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act (H.R. 1668), introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly. The legislation establishes baseline standards for government-purchased Internet-connected devices. “The bipartisan Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act will ensure that the US government purchases secure devices and closes[Read More…]
DOD Transition Outreach to Biden-Harris Team Begins
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Defense Department is working to ensure the transition to the administration of President-elect Joe Biden is a smooth one, Pentagon officials said today. Last night, the General Services Administration signed paperwork that allowed government employees to speak with members of the Biden-Harris transition office. Tom Muir, the[Read More…]
Cook County Board of Commissioners Unanimously Approves $6.94 Billion FY21 Budget
Cook County Board of Commissioners today approved a balanced $6.94 billion FY2021 budget that includes increased equity funding and no increases to existing taxes Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a balanced $6.94 billion FY2021 budget developed through an equity lens and aimed at advancing Cook[Read More…]
IL Public Health Officials Announce 9,469 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 9,469 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 125 additional deaths. Bureau County: 1 male 60s, 1 female 90s Champaign County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s, 2 males 90s Coles County: 1 male[Read More…]
Cook County Certifies Nov. 3 General Election
76% of all votes were cast prior to Election Day Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Clerk’s Office has officially certified the results of the Nov. 3 General Election with the Illinois State Board of Elections, and complete results for suburban Cook County are now available online, Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough announced today. Cook[Read More…]
Former College Professor Indicted on Fraud Charges
Allegedly Embezzled More Than $650,000 From Student Organization Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A former college professor has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly embezzling more than $650,000 from a national student organization committed to improving minority representation in the pharmacy industry. While serving as the volunteer Executive Director of the[Read More…]
Rochester Man Sentenced to Probation with Required Mental Health Treatment after Threatening Voicemail Message to U.S. Congressman
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- U.S. District Judge Sue E. Myerscough Friday sentenced a Rochester, Ill., man, Randall E. Tarr, to serve two years of probation with a requirement that Tarr complete mental health counseling and treatment after he pleaded guilty to leaving a voicemail message in which he threatened to shoot U.S.[Read More…]
Former Commonwealth Edison Executives and Consultants Charged With Conspiring to Corruptly Influence and Reward State of Illinois Official
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Former Commonwealth Edison executives, including the former Chief Executive Officer, conspired with outside consultants to corruptly influence and reward a high-level elected official for the State of Illinois to assist with the passage of legislation favorable to the electric utility company, according to an indictment returned today in[Read More…]
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