Hakkins pleads guilty to lesser fraud charge
South suburban developer Michael Hakkias, 65, Palos Park, pleaded guilty to one financial institution fraud count in Lansing land deal. The government dropped nine heavier charges including mail and wire fraud, conspiracy and perjury. Sentencing set for July 16 with four to six months in prison and a $10,000 fine plus $1.5 million restitution. Co-defendants remain on trial.
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Incense Ignites Crete Township House Fire
Crete Township Fire Department and back up crews battled a late Saturday blaze at 24915 Willowbrook Road after incense left burning near a bed quilt sparked flames spreading to a second bedroom bathroom and roof. No one was hurt though the one story brick house sustained about 140000 in damage from smoke and flames.
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Markham Emission Test Station Reopens With Extra Lane
The Markham vehicle emissions test station reopened Tuesday at 3824 159th Place to ease crowds at Chicago Heights. EPA officials say the site now uses the treadmill style test and will operate 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. A hotline 800 872 4214 gives wait times.
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