County probes unreporting of escapes in Cook County
Chicago area officials say the Cook County Sheriff's Department is probing whether deputies hid more than two dozen prison escapes during former Sheriff Elrod's tenure fearing job loss. Deputy chief Neil Sullivan cited lax discipline and even arranging personal bonds to cover up escapes. Elrod, now a judge, denies the charges as unfounded.
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Unemployed man allegedly nets 350000 in fake tax refunds
Robert Burks, 44, was arrested after claiming 90 tax returns sought refunds totaling about $500000 and admitting he collected about 70 percent. IRS says he cashed checks for 6271 and 3790 on 1987 1988 filings. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison and fines.
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Internal Revenue Service
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Munchkins Return to Celebrate Wizard of Oz Anniversary
In Holland Michigan six original Munchkins will join the 50th anniversary festivities of The Wizard of Oz at Point West Inn on Lake Macatawa. Look alike characters will be part of the event, which runs through Sunday and drew more than 2500 attendees last year. The festival notes Baum lived on the lake while writing the source book and suggests regional inspiration for Dorothy.
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