Gail MarksJarvis: Gender Pay Gap Affects Student Loan Debt Load
(Source: By Gail MarksJarvis Chicago Tribune (MCT) — As students ask themselves if they dare take on the student loans they’ll need for college, the questions are especially critical for … Read →
View ArticleDevelopers Invest in Roberts Properties Downtown
(Source: Tim Bryant St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MCT) — Developers from Chicago and Cincinnati will invest millions of dollars in downtown St. Louis properties owned by businessmen brothers Michael and...
View ArticleSuburbs Key Battleground for Control of Illinois Senate
(Source: By Ray Long, Chicago Tribune (MCT) — Retaking control of the Illinois Senate from the Democrats looks like quite the uphill climb for Republicans next month. Not only is … Read →
View ArticleFormer Executive of Burling Bank in Chicago Allegedly Stole Over $3M from Bank
(Source: FBI) - CHICAGO—A former executive of Burling Bank in Chicago was indicted on federal bank fraud charges for stealing more than $3 million from the bank over the course … Read →
View ArticleFormer Clerk and Investment Officer Charged with Commodities Fraud in...
(Source: FBI) - CHICAGO—Two defendants were charged with commodities fraud in unrelated cases, federal law enforcement officials announced today. In one case, an investment firm officer was charged...
View ArticleFree Foreclosure Assistance Event Being Held in Chicago on November 17th
(LoanSafe.org) – Governor Pat Quinn is inviting homeowners in need of assistance to come to this event on the 17th if they need assistance to avoid foreclosure. Homeowners who have … Read →
View ArticleChicago Foreclosure Activity Increases
The real estate market is hardly recovering in many areas around the nation. In New York, foreclosure rates have been steadily increasing, while in Chicago the housing market also remains … Read →
View ArticleFormer Chicago-Based International Law Firm Employee Indicted in $4.8M Fraud...
(Source: FBI) - CHICAGO—The former chief information officer of a Chicago-based international law firm who was charged previously and the president of a company that provided contract technology...
View ArticleIllinois Man to Serve 12 Years in Prison for Swindling 57 Investors Out of $8...
(Source: FBI) - CHICAGO—A former Chicago man was taken into custody after he was sentenced today to 12 years in federal prison for an investment and tax fraud scheme in … Read →
View ArticleIllinois AG and IDES Crack Down on 14 Unemployment Fraudsters
(Source: Attorney General Lisa Madigan) - Chicago — Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced indictments of 14 Chicago area defendants,...
View ArticleFormer VP of Chicago Investment Company Sentenced for Defrauding Clients and...
(Source: FBI) – CHICAGO—A former commodities broker was sentenced to four years in federal prison for defrauding half a dozen customers of approximately $2.5 million and causing them to lose … Read →
View ArticleChicago Investment Advisor Sentenced for Misappropriating $1.6 Million Raised...
(Source: FBI) - CHICAGO—A former Chicago investment advisor was sentenced today to six years in federal prison for an investment fraud scheme that swindled clients, causing them to lose more … Read →
View ArticleFormer Chicago Leader Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Tax Fraud
(Source: FBI) – The leader in Chicago of a Romanian-based international conspiracy to fraudulently obtain millions of U.S. tax dollars was sentenced to just over seven years in federal prison. … Read →
View ArticleForeclosure Prevention Network Event Being Held in Chicago – April 20th
(LoanSafe.org) – This free event is being held by several state officials, such as state senator Heather Steans and state reps, Kelly Cassidy and Alderman Harry Osterman. The Illinois Foreclosure … Read →
View ArticleFive Chicago-area Defendants Charged for $159,000 Unemployment Fraud Scheme
(Source: Attorney General Lisa Madigan) - Chicago — Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced indictments of five Chicago area defendants,...
View ArticleFormer Chicago Loan Officer to Serve 12 Years in Prison for Mortgage Fraud...
(Source: FBI) - CHICAGO—A former loan officer was sentenced today to more than 12 1/2 years in federal prison for engaging in a mortgage fraud scheme involving 65 real estate … Read →
View ArticlePNC Presents 2 Freddie Mac Mortgage Assistance Events Being Held on May 14...
(LoanSafe.org) – Homeowners are invited to this event if they are currently suffering from a financial hardship and are falling behind on their mortgage. PNC representatives will be on site … Read →
View ArticleFour Defendants Sentenced to Years in Prison for Swindling Investors of $18...
(Source: FBI) - CHICAGO—Four defendants who swindled investors of millions of dollars in three separate Ponzi fraud schemes were each sentenced to federal prison terms between five and 10 years … Read →
View ArticleIllinois AG Sues “Perfect Restorations” for Defrauding Homeowners
(Source: Attorney General Lisa Madigan) - Chicago — Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a lawsuit against a Chicago area “storm chaser” home repair firm for failing to complete contracted … Read →
View ArticleFather and Son from Chicago Charged by the SEC for Operating “Cherry-Picking”...
(Source: SEC) - Washington, D.C., May 16, 2013 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a father and son and their Chicago-area investment advisory firm with defrauding clients through …...
View ArticleIneligible for Disaster Assistance? Here Are Some Tips from FEMA to Help
(Source: FEMA) – If you’ve registered for federal disaster assistance and received a letter saying you’re ineligible, make sure to double check that you provided all the necessary information when …...
View ArticleChicago-Based Home Repair Service Being Sued by AG Madigan for Defrauding...
(Source: Attorney General Lisa Madigan) – Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a lawsuit against a Chicago-based home repair company for cheating Chicago area residents, including a senior...
View ArticleCiti Foreclosure Prevention/Homeowner Assistance Event in Chicago, IL –...
CitiMortgage will host a free homeowner assistance events in Chicago, IL on Thursday, August 15th for distressed homeowners. CitiMortgage homeowner support representatives will consult one-on-one with...
View ArticleCiti Foreclosure Prevention/Homeowner Assistance Event in Chicago, IL –...
CitiMortgage will host a free homeowner assistance events in Chicago, IL on Thursday, August 15th for distressed homeowners. CitiMortgage homeowner support representatives will consult one-on-one with...
View ArticleChicago Roofer Being Sued by AG Madigan for Fraud Scheme
(Source: Attorney General Lisa Madigan) – Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a lawsuit against a home repair contractor for cheating Chicago area customers, including a Chicago church, out of …...
View ArticleChicago Mortgage Help Event Tomorrow – August 24th
Homeowners struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments due to medical issues, debt or some other financial hardship are being welcomed to this free event. HUD-approved housing experts will be …...
View ArticleIllinois Foreclosure Settlement Efforts Top $2 Billion in Consumer Relief
(Source: Attorney General Lisa Madigan) - Chicago — Attorney General Madigan today reported Illinois homeowners and assistance organizations have received more than $2 billion in total relief under the...
View ArticleIL Governor Announces Outreaches on Sept. 5 and 10 to Promote $47.5M...
(Source: Governor Pat Quinn) – Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $47.5 million investment from his Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program to complete the new Illinois Veterans Home at … Read →
View ArticleFormer Chicago Commodities Trader Charged for $10 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
(Source: FBI) – A former Chicago commodities trader was charged today with allegedly fraudulently raising more than $10 million and misappropriating a substantial portion of the money for his personal...
View ArticleHUD Contributes $29 Million to Illinois Spring Flood Recovery Efforts
(Source: HUD) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan yesterday announced the allocation of nearly $29 million to the City of Chicago, Cook County, DuPage County, and … Read →
View ArticleAFC Report: Moving Forward by Housing Homeless
(Source: AFC) – The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) recently published a report that details a cutting-edge plan to house and better coordinate health care for people who are homeless, … Read →
View ArticleOCC Examines Performance of Midwestern Banks and Federal Savings Associations
(Source: OCC) – National banks and federal savings associations located in nine Midwestern and upper Midwestern states continue to report better earnings compared with 2012 as a result of improving …...
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Creates New Project That Will Create 600 Rental Units Statewide
(Source: Governor Pat Quinn) – Governor Pat Quinn today announced the state’s Preservation Now program will finance the preservation of approximately 600 affordable rental units for seniors and people...
View ArticleGovernor Quinn Calls for the Preservation of 600 Rental Units in Chicago and...
(Source: Governor Pat Quinn) – Governor Pat Quinn over a week ago announced the state’s Preservation Now program will finance the preservation of approximately 600 affordable rental units for seniors …...
View ArticleFormer Cook County Board Analysts Face Charges for Property Tax Reduction Scam
(Source: FBI) – Two former analysts for the Cook County Board of Review were convicted yesterday on federal conspiracy, bribery, and fraud charges for accepting $1,500 to facilitate reducing by … Read →
View ArticleTwo Chicago Men Charged in Major Debt Relief Scandal
(Source: FBI) – Two men who operated various businesses at multiple Chicago-area locations since at least 2009 are facing federal fraud charges for allegedly charging thousands of dollars in advance …...
View ArticleTwo Chicago Real Estate Executives Indicted for Concealing Unpaid Property Taxes
(Source: FBI) – Two executives of a prominent Chicago real estate development company were indicted yesterday on federal fraud charges alleging that they lied about and concealed unpaid property taxes,...
View ArticleOperator of Lake County Real Estate Firm Charged for $3.2M Mortgage Fraud Scheme
(Source: FBI) – A Lake County man who operated two real estate–related firms was indicted on federal mortgage fraud charges. The defendant, Conrad Ulz, allegedly engaged in a scheme to … Read →
View ArticleCarrington Real Estate Services Expands Coverage in 3 States
(Source: Carrington Real Estate Services) – Carrington Real Estate Services, LLC (Carrington), a corporately owned and operated national brokerage, today announced that it has once again expanded its...
View ArticleChicago Scam Artist to Serve 13 Years in Prison for Swindling 1,000 Elderly...
(Source: FBI) – A Chicago woman was sentenced yesterday to more than 13 years in federal prison for swindling at least 1,000 elderly victims of cash and credit cards, causing … Read →
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