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Park Ridge Lawyer and Buffalo Grove HR Coordinator Charged in Visa Fraud Scheme

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Park Ridge, IL — A lawyer from the suburban area of Park Ridge and a human resources coordinator in Buffalo Grove are now entangled in federal charges related to immigration fraud, allegedly involving visa application manipulations for workers from the Philippines. Gerardo Dean, 58, a legal professional, and Felicitas Cordero, 76, who has been engaging in HR activities for a company managing skilled-nursing facilities in Illinois, are accused of collaborating to misinform the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This purported scheme ensured that immigrant applicants appeared eligible for high-tier positions that, according to federal prosecutors, … Read more

Judge Sides With Joe Carollo, Coconut Grove Home Safeguarded From Seizure

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Miami, FL – In a significant legal ruling, U.S. District Judge has granted Joe Carollo the right to shield his home in Coconut Grove from confiscation. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing dilemma concerning property seizures related to legal disputes. Joe Carollo, renowned for his ties to Miami’s political sphere, faced potential loss of his home due to legal entanglements. The ruling, however, provides him with a respite, preventing the seizure of his Coconut Grove residence. The victory in court underscores the complexities involved in property rights and legal protections afforded to … Read more

Miami Commissioner’s Coconut Grove Home Likely Shielded from Seizure Amid $63.5M Legal Battle

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Miami, FL — A federal magistrate judge’s recent recommendation could spare Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo from losing his Coconut Grove home, which has been at the heart of a prolonged legal battle following a staggering $63.5 million judgment against him. The legal contention centers around accusations from two Little Havana businessmen, Bill Fuller and Martin Pinilla, who allege that Carollo misused city resources to harass them and their commercial ventures. The conflict reached a critical milestone over the weekend as U.S. Magistrate Judge Lauren Louis advised that Carollo’s Morris Lane residence should be considered … Read more

Elk Grove City Council Poised to Decide Fate of Controversial Oak Rose Apartments; Could Mark New Chapter for Low-Income Housing

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ELK GROVE, Calif. – The City of Elk Grove is poised to make a crucial decision this week regarding the Oak Rose apartments. This affordable housing project, consisting of 67 units, has been at the center of controversy after the state’s attorney general accused the city of violating state law by rejecting the project. The Elk Grove officials are now urging the City Council to reconsider their previous rejection and approve the development, which would serve as the city’s first permanent housing option for low-income families transitioning out of homelessness. The dispute over the Oak … Read more