Accomplice sentenced in check fraud scheme An Illinois man got just over four years – or 51 months – Thursday after admitting he was an accomplice in a $3.3 million check fraud scheme. Scott O. Vue, 47, of Dixon, Illinois, pleaded guilty before Judge Philip Simon in the U.S. District Court in Hammond in July to Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud. Vue helped alleged ringleader … [Read more...] about Court briefs: Sentencing in check fraud scheme, plea in 2017 robbery
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Column: Kaneland referendum question focuses on updates to address learning, safety, security
When Matt Richtman won the Los Angeles Marathon in record time last weekend — becoming the first American champion in 30 years – the 25-year-old athlete put his tiny hometown of Elburn on the map. There’s good reason students, staff and alumni of Kaneland High School were all abuzz about this huge accomplishment, which happens to come when School District 302 is hoping for a … [Read more...] about Column: Kaneland referendum question focuses on updates to address learning, safety, security
Hundreds turn out for U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider’s town hall; ‘Say something to give us hope’
Expressing mostly frustration over the first two months of President Donald Trump’s second term, more than 400 people showed up at the first live town hall this year put on by U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Highland Park, to learn what the congressman is doing in response to the president’s unprecedented executive orders. Both questioners and Schneider received applause — nine for … [Read more...] about Hundreds turn out for U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider’s town hall; ‘Say something to give us hope’
US Rep. Sean Casten’s town hall cut short amid protests over Israel and Gaza
Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten said he “absolutely” will continue to hold town hall meetings even though a Wednesday event in Downers Grove was cut short by police after heated confrontations between the congressman and a small group of Palestinian and Israeli supporters. The disruption began when a pro-Israel supporter wearing an Israeli flag confronted Casten. That prompted … [Read more...] about US Rep. Sean Casten’s town hall cut short amid protests over Israel and Gaza
Ecuador reanuda transporte de crudo por su principal oleoducto tras reparar daños causados por alud
Associated Press QUITO (AP) — Ecuador reanudó el transporte de crudo por su principal oleoducto luego de que un alud lo dañara la semana pasada, informó el miércoles la empresa estatal Petroecuador. En un comunicado, la compañía precisó que se cumplieron tareas de reparación sin pausa con el fin de retirar 225.000 metros cúbicos que se deslizaron por la ladera sobre el … [Read more...] about Ecuador reanuda transporte de crudo por su principal oleoducto tras reparar daños causados por alud