McCormick Place official indicted in kickback charges
An operations manager at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly pocketing kickbacks from a company contracted to provide snow plow services at the facility.
Prosecutors said Dominick Gironda of Bloomingdale schemed with an associate to approve inflated invoices for services that were not actually provided at the facility.
Flu season
Now that colder temperatures have arrived, the Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding Illinoisans to prepare for the coming respiratory virus season by getting the recommended shots for flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
While data shows the overall illness level in Illinois remains low, public health officials expect viral activity to increase as the holiday season and time for indoor gatherings kicks into gear.
Lottery is for adults
The Illinois Lottery is encouraging responsible gifting this holiday season and reminding players that lottery tickets are for grown-ups and not kids.
The Illinois Lottery is once again joining forces with the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling to reintroduce its Gift Responsibly campaign, an effort to remind the public that lottery games are intended exclusively for adults over the age of 18. The joint initiative is meant to reinforce the Illinois Lottery’s commitment to fostering safe and responsible play while raising awareness about the importance of mindful gifting and gaming this holiday season.