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
About half of all home fires are caused by heating equipment (2010, January 20) [58**10]
Press Release: Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires and nearly half of all home fires occur during the winter months, according to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM).
Arson Awareness Week 2010 begins this Sunday (May 2) (2010, April 28) [490**10]
Press Release: In conjunction with Arson Awareness Week 2010, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is focusing attention on the horrific crime of arson and its impact on neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and places of worship.
Business brokers (2004, December)
This brochure has tips for persons selecting a business broker, selling a business and buying a business.
Checking your stockbroker or brokerage firm (2006, January)
Brochure describing the The Central Registration Depository System, a computerized database that holds licensing information on stockbrokers (or registered representatives) and brokerage firms throughout the country. It tells consumers how to request a report.
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.
Database Ensures Compliance With States Title Loan Rules: Illinois becomes first state in the country to electronically monitor title lending (2009, October 1) [1425**09]
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Press release: Illinois borrowers using the title to their car or truck to secure a loan will now have additional protections against predatory lenders who offer to roll over old loans, or urge customers to take a second loan to help make payments.
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.
Facts about Con Artists (2009)
Fact sheet to inform consumers so they can avoid being defrauded.
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.