DECATUR, Ill. – As criminals look to prey on unsuspecting consumers this holiday season, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is reminding seniors about legislation she helped pass into law to protect them from fraud. “Unfortunately, scammers target seniors and the...
CHICAGO – In an effort to protect seniors and other vulnerable residents from a troubling trend of increased financial fraud, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is reminding residents of his support of a new law that makes it easier to put criminals behind bars who...
ELGIN, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, is calling on the governor to sign bipartisan legislation allowing prosecutors additional time to try criminals who commit financial crimes against seniors into law. “We must do all we can to crack down on criminals who...
ELGIN, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, is urging the governor to sign legislation that will punish criminals who, for financial gain, pretend to be military veterans as soon as it crosses his desk. “It is appalling that there are people willing to lie about...