Illinois Quick Hits: Vacant lots go on sale in Chicago
(The Center Square) – Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Planning and Development say more than 600 vacant city lots will be available for private purchase, starting on Wednesday.
A statement from the mayor’s office says the lots are valued at $34 million and span 25 wards across the city. Purchases can be made through the ChiBlockBuilder.com portal.
SUBURBAN WOMAN CHARGED IN ALLEGED FRAUD CASE
A federal grand jury has indicted a Buffalo Grove woman for allegedly swindling multiple victims out of at least $3.5 million by falsely claiming their money would be used to support immigration services, projects in Ukraine and other supposed needs.
Tatiana Bazer, 40, pleaded not guilty to seven counts of wire fraud and two counts of impersonating a federal law enforcement officer.
911 CALL CENTERS COMPLETE SHIFT TO IP-BASED INFRASTRUCTURE
Illinois State Police say all 169 of the state’s 911 call centers have upgraded to Next Generation 911.
Transitions from voice-centric networks to IP-based infrastructure began in June 2022 and concluded March 4.
ISP Director Brendan Kelly said Illinois has moved into the 21st century for 911 communication.
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