As people lost jobs over the last few years, some turned to government assistance to help them through their hardships. Government programs, such as food stamps, allow people to purchase approved food items. Investigators claim that one woman in Chicago, now accused...
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Illinois doctor accused of health care fraud
Doctors have very difficult jobs. They spend years of their lives training to become a doctor, often acquiring hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loan debt. When they actually become a doctor, they have patients who pressure them for prescription drugs they...
Head of Illinois hospice network charged with health care fraud
Some people know from an early age that their life's work will be devoted to bettering the lives of others. This type of work can take many forms, including teachers, doctors and humanitarians. One man, apparently inspired by the poor treatment of his grandmother,...
3 accused of mail fraud in purported mortgage scam
Warrants were recently issued for the arrest of three individuals, stemming from allegations of a mortgage scam for homeowners in the Aurora area. Illinois and federal authorities suspect that the three individuals tricked homeowners into paying them for foreclosure...
Chicago area man accused of fraud
While the recent years have shown some improvement in the economy, things are far from back to normal. As a result, many businesses are looking for ways to reduce basic costs in order to improve their bottom line. Ideally, companies would like to reduce costs in ways...
Former Cook County employee accused of fraud
There are millions of government employees who help ensure the day-to-day lives of residents run smoothly. They provide a valuable service that enriches the lives of individuals. One government employee in Cook County has recently been accused of fraud as...
Chicago hospital owner accused of fraud, denies allegations
The embattled owner of a Chicago hospital has finally issued a statement after his April arrest. The man, accused of fraud, denies his involvement with any criminal activity, instead insisting that the allegations against him were the result of criminals who simply...
Chicago preacher on “church arrest” after fraud allegations
Police have put a Cicero pastor on house arrest inside of the church that he founded 16 years ago. The clergy member and his wife are accused of white-collar crimes, particularly a fraud scheme that involved applying for federal grants for low-income families and then...