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ID Theft Alert
Identity theft is
becoming a growing problem in our state and country. There are some
safeguards that people can use to try to deter identity theft. There
are also some very important steps for them to take if they become a
victim.
To help deter
identity theft, protect personal information. People need to shred
documents that contain personal information; do not give out
personal information over the phone or Internet unless they have
initiated the contact and know who they are dealing with; never
click on links in unsolicited emails; keep personal information in a
secure place.
If a person becomes
a victim of identity theft, they should file an ID theft complaint
with the Federal Trade commission, file a police report and notify
creditors. Do not delay in taking these actions. The quicker the
proper authorities are notified the less damage that can be done.
For more information about stopping
and reporting identity theft, as well as complaint forms and phone
numbers for reporting identity theft, go to:
www.ftc.gov/idtheft
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Rutherford reminder on new teen driving laws
 FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SPRINGFIELD, IL
– Illinois teen motorists are now facing the nation’s toughest new
driver’s laws, according to State Senator Dan Rutherford
(R-Pontiac).
“My Pontiac and Springfield offices continue
to receive calls about the new teen driving laws that took effect
January 1,” Rutherford wrote. |
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MOTORISTS REMINDER
TO MOVE OVER FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Springfield, IL - The holiday season in
Illinois often brings more than just good cheer. With the advent
of winter, the threat of severe winter weather becomes a concern
for drivers—particularly as thousands of motorists hit the
highways to visit family and friends. With this in mind, State
Sen. Dan Rutherford (R-Pontiac) is reminding Illinois residents
that it is more important than ever to travel with care, and in
the event an accident occurs, yield to emergency vehicles.
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AVAILABLE GRANTS
 Every year, local groups, organizations, and
municipalities are forced to cope with increasing operation costs, causing
many to cut services or staff in order to maintain a balanced budget.
Fortunately, there is assistance available for these organizations in the
form of state and federal grants. Click on the headline of this box to link to a
listing of these grants.
Federal Grants
Illinois General Assembly
Legislative Research Unit
(LRU) - LRU provides monthly Grant Alerts on Federal Grants
available for State and Local Governments and Community Agencies.
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Comcast TV has interviewed Senator Rutherford,
several times, for their Newsmakers series. The Senator is taping
a show with host Lisa Aprati and shows Paul Lisnek, another
veteran anchor, the Senate Chambers.
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