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This is a list of all documents accepted for permanent retention under the subject classification 'PUBLIC SAFETY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION'.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

Cohen v. Compact Power Systems, LLC [1-07-0814]
Fifth Division, April 4, 2008 No. 1-07-0814 IRWIN COHEN, on Behalf of Himself and All Others Similarly Situated, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. COMPACT POWER SYSTEMS, LLC, a California Limited Liability Corporation, ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS, INC., d/b/a ESI Enterprises, Inc., an Illinois Corporation, NEXTEL WEST CORPORATION, and MR. CELL WIRELESS, an Illinois Corporation, Defendants-Appellees. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County. No. 06 CH 11824 The Honorable James R. Epstein, Judge Presiding.

Economic Opportunity (1 2005, 3 November)
Through our E-newsletter, we'll share new programs that are being developed, as well as changes to our programs and success stories. This issues articles are Cahokia Restoration Fund A Reality, New Law Provides Crucial Protections to Payday Loan Consumers, Hidden Lake Winery, Aviston, IL, Financial Resource Guide for Illinois Women and Illinois Commemorative Medallion Program.

First Reading {periodical start}
First Reading summarizes selected bills as they passed both houses of the General Assembly, and reports on the Governors actions and legislative responses to vetoes.

First Reading (21 2007, 1 October)
This issue of First Reading summarizes selected bills as they passed both houses of the General Assembly, and reports on the Governors actions and legislative responses to vetoes. This issue summarizes 291 bills of general interest in 13 categories.

Illinois Notary Public Handbook
This handbook outlines important duties of a Notary Public. Some Basic Rules for proper and safe notarization include: -Keep Notary Seal in a safe place. -Do not notarize signature unless signer is present. -Do not lend stamp to anyone.

Illinois Notary Public Handbook {periodical start}
These handbooks outlines important duties of a Notary Public. Some Basic Rules for proper and safe notarization include: -Keep Notary Seal in a safe place. -Do not notarize signature unless signer is present. -Do not lend stamp to anyone.

Landau v. CNA Financial Corporation [1-06-0096]
Third Division, MARCH 26, 2008 1-06-0096 PHYLLIS LANDAU, Individually and on Behalf of all Others Similarly Situated, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION, and CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY, a wholly Owned Subsidiary of CNA Financial Corporation, Defendants-Appellees. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County. No. 04 CH 14998 Honorable Martin S. Agran Judge Presiding.

News...from the Senate President, House Speaker & Attorney General
In this news release, Illinois officials formally announced the details of an electric rate relief and reform package that will provide refunds and credits totaling $1 billion to consumers who were hard hit by increases after 10 years of frozen rates. In addition, a new agency will develop procurement plans and purchase electricity for utilities to ensure adequate, affordable, efficient and environmentally sustainable electric service for Illinois consumers.

Ramirez v. Midway Moving and Storage, Inc. [1-07-0997]
Second Division, December 11, 2007 No. 1-07-0997 MARTIN RAMIREZ and MAUREEN RAMIREZ, on Behalf of Themselves and Others Similarly Situated, Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. MIDWAY MOVING AND STORAGE, INC., Defendant-Appellant. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County. Honorable Kathleen M. Pantle, Judge Presiding.

Secretary of State Police
Springfield is home to the Secretary of State Police Command Center and Support Service personnel as well as the Police Inquiry Unit, which responds to emergencies and law enforcement inquiries on a 24-hour basis. Springfield also is home to the Capitol Police Unit.