A Chicago pastor was indicted Friday for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a federal program intended to feed needy kids. The State Board of Education said he got the money without having to undergo a background check.
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State issues $46 million in grants to small businesses victimized by shutdowns
State officials have released $46 million in grants to 2,655 small businesses in the first round of a program to assist owners affected by the COVID-19 shutdowns, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.
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Pritzker: ‘Highly experienced money launderers’ behind 120,000-plus fraudulent unemployment claims
Pritzker said the program, created through the federal coronavirus relief package, left it up to each state to develop its own system: "As a result, there were massive holes for illegal fraudsters to ...
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The Economic Crater
A record collapse in U.S. gross domestic product points to challenges for an economic recovery — and for President Trump.
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Tennessee state senator charged with stealing federal funds
federal prosecutors said Wednesday. A criminal complaint unsealed Wednesday charges state Sen. Katrina Robinson with theft and embezzlement involving government programs and wire fraud ...
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Tennessee state senator charged with stealing federal funds
federal prosecutors said Wednesday. A criminal complaint unsealed Wednesday charges state Sen. Katrina Robinson with theft and embezzlement involving government programs and wire fraud ...
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Tennessee state senator charged with stealing federal funds
federal prosecutors said Wednesday. A criminal complaint unsealed Wednesday charges state Sen. Katrina Robinson with theft and embezzlement involving government programs and wire fraud, U.S. Attorney ...
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Trump administration won’t accept new DACA applications
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it will reject new applications and shorten renewal periods for an Obama-era program that shields young people from deportation, taking a ...
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Chinese consulate in Houston was hotspot for spying, say U.S. officials
U.S. officials say the Houston consulate has long been used by China's government to steal medical research and attempt to infiltrate the oil industry.
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Church events
Expanding the Vision of Kingdom Ministries, located at 101 Industrial Drive in Fairmont, will hold an installation service Sunday at 4 p.m. for Minister Denise Faye Brown.