A former employee of the Elise Flagg Academy of Dance in Geneva pleaded guilty on Friday to stealing around $146,000 from the dance studio, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. For the count of felony theft she pleaded guilty to, Desiree Cortez, 47, of Geneva, was sentenced to four years of probation and ordered to pay back the money she stole from the studio … [Read more...] about Former employee of Geneva dance studio pleads guilty to stealing $146,000 from business
New FBI director Kash Patel plans to relocate up to 1,500 employees
WASHINGTON — New FBI Director Kash Patel has told senior officials that he plans to relocate up to 1,000 employees from Washington to field offices around the country and move an additional 500 to a bureau facility in Huntsville, Alabama, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions. The plans were communicated Friday, the same day Patel was sworn in at the White … [Read more...] about New FBI director Kash Patel plans to relocate up to 1,500 employees
Elgin homeless being housed at hotel being fed with food pantry donations, soup kettle meals
The homeless living at an Elgin hotel this winter are being fed with meals donated by local soup kettles and groceries supplied by food pantries and local donors, officials said. The effort is being coordinated by the city of Elgin, Food for Greater Elgin, Elgin Township, and community nonprofits and volunteers to assist the 50 people relocated earlier this year from a tent … [Read more...] about Elgin homeless being housed at hotel being fed with food pantry donations, soup kettle meals
4 Nations Face-Off shatters expectations as a hockey showcase. The Milan Olympics are up next.
Canada won the 4 Nations Face-Off by beating the United States for the championship in an overtime thriller capped off by Connor McDavid’s memorable goal that will be on highlight reels for decades to come. In the grand scheme of things, the NHL, its players and the sport of hockey all came out as winners. The 4 Nations was a one-off tournament with no past and no future, a … [Read more...] about 4 Nations Face-Off shatters expectations as a hockey showcase. The Milan Olympics are up next.
Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested near Capitol on assault charge after press conference
WASHINGTON — Former Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested Friday near the U.S. Capitol on a charge that he assaulted a woman protesting a gathering attended by Tarrio and others who received presidential pardons for crimes stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, riot in the nation’s capital. Capitol police said officers saw Tarrio strike the protester’s cellphone and … [Read more...] about Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested near Capitol on assault charge after press conference