United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon sentenced Valencia Franklin of Lynwood, Illinois, to 24 months in prison followed by a year of supervised release in the U.S. District Court Northern Indiana in Hammond. Franklin, 52, was also ordered to pay $352,300 in restitution to Geminus Corporation, her former employer.
Day: June 3, 2025
The comfy seats are coming, but ‘complexities’ are slowing new Metra railcars’ rollout
Wondering where those new Metra railcars are? Crews are building prototypes and testing should start this fall.
Snack Wrap unwrapped: Here’s why McDonald’s is bringing back a fan favorite on July 10
McDonald’s announced that a new version of the Snack Wrap will go on sale July 10.
Illinois lawmakers again fail to act on hemp, while a new study highlights growing health concerns
The report notes that the lack of regulation of hemp means there is no oversight of ingredients, potency or marketing to kids.
Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions for women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition.
Tom Girardi, estranged husband of ‘Real Housewives’ star, gets 7 years in prison for stealing millions from clients
A federal judge sentenced disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi to seven years and three months in prison on Tuesday for embezzling tens of millions of dollars from his clients.
Column: Court says Trump tariffs are presidential overreach
The U.S. Court of International Trade went back to basics in a decision featuring the reminder that, under the Constitution, Congress has the authority to regulate trade.
Grandes empresas abandonan planes de energía eólica en Colombia por cambios regulatorios
Por STEVEN GRATTAN BOGOTÁ (AP) — Los ambiciosos planes de Colombia para el desarrollo de la energía eólica, especialmente en la región rica en recursos de La Guajira, enfrentan serios contratiempos a medida que grandes empresas se retiran y los proyectos se estancan, según expertos de la industria. Margarita Nieves, directora de la Red de […]
Lake Station man gets 30 years for killing man he owed marijuana money
As a prosecutor played a sobbing 911 call from Kyle Cornelius’ 14-year-old daughter, family members started weeping in the audience.
Tres militares enjuiciados en El Salvador por asesinato de 4 periodistas holandeses hace 43 años
Associated Press SAN SALVADOR (AP) — Un juzgado de El Salvador instaló el martes la vista pública contra tres altos mandos en retiro de las fuerzas armadas, a quienes se atribuye haber participado en el asesinato de cuatro periodistas holandeses en 1982 mientras cubrían la guerra civil en el país centroamericano. Oscar Pérez, de la […]