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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Commission
>high winds
https://twitter.com/TaraMolinaTV/status/1453427711557488643
“Asset forfeiture is also involved.”
https://twitter.com/cbschicago/status/1453424886546935821
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/10/27/parlor-pizza-police-raid/?taid=617997017778c4000190189b
Investigators Raid Three Locations Of Parlor Pizza Restaurant
Police raided a popular pizza restaurant’s three locations on Wednesday morning, assisting the Illinois Department of Revenue with an unspecified criminal investigation, sources told CBS 2.
Chicago Police officers and employees with the city’s Buildings Department were taking pictures inside the Parlor Pizza restaurant at 405 N. Dearborn St. in River North. It appeared the popular pizza chain was being investigated for a possible financial crime.
Investigators were also at the restaurant’s Wicker Park location, 1824 W. Division St., and the West Loop location, 108 N. Green St. Agents were seen sitting inside the West Loop shop with stacks of boxes, CBS 2’s Jackie Kostek reported. Investigators spent several hours inside the three locations, which remained closed on Wednesday.
Employees who showed up to work in River North were locked out and had no idea what was going on, CBS 2’s Tara Molina reported.
Officers could be seen through the windows standing inside at the River North location, and going in and out through the alley side entrance.
David Shapiro lives steps from the Wicker Park location, and took pictures of folded evidence boxes in the hands of a special agent and a heavy police presence.
“It’s a big restaurant – a big chain. I’ve been there many times myself, so I was just curious to see what was going on,” Shapiro said. ”A staple in the area and the city – so disturbing for sure.”
In a statement, the Illinois Department of Revenue said: “In the event of potential violations of the Illinois Tax Act and related offenses, our Bureau of Criminal Investigations will investigate potential violations. The Illinois Department of Revenue cannot comment on ongoing investigations, however, or their existence.”
An official with Chicago’s Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Department said the restaurants have active, applicable licenses and “are in good standing.” The Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation said it was not part of today’s action.
An attorney for Pizza Parlor declined to comment.
In 2017, Parlor Pizza was sued in federal court for failing to pay overtime wages for former dishwashers.
That matter was settled in February, 2018.
https://twitter.com/JackieKostek/status/1453417159800000513
Parlor’s West Loop location closed and quiet from the outside but several law enforcement officers are sitting inside, with boxes stacked on tables
“Special Agent” on a vest doesn’t mean FBI.
Reply to my request to FBI Chicago:
“…we have no law enforcement activity in those areas at this time.”
https://azgovernor.gov/sites/default/files/c_mccain_resignation_letter_az_htc_10-28-2021.pdf
October 28, 2021
Dear Governor Ducey,
As I was recently confirmed by the Senate to serve as United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, I must relinquish my role as co-chair of the Arizona Human Trafficking Council, effective today. It has been my distinct honor to serve on this Council since its inception in 2013, and inspiring to do so alongside a talented cadre of dedicated public servants, researchers, service providers, law enforcement representatives and survivors, all of whom share the singular goal of making Arizona a leader in the fight against human trafficking. I applaud your leadership in supporting efforts to eradicate trafficking in our state and I am grateful that you participated alongside me when it was a task force and pleased that you made this council permanent when you became Governor. We have achieved so much working together as a council, and there is continued work to be done to protect the most vulnerable against the horrors of trafficking. The Council's accomplishments in the past eight years have included providing training on how to identify, report and respond to victims of trafficking to over 44,000 professionals and community members statewide, including: legislators, law enforcement, medical professionals, tribal communities, school staff, faith based organizations, and businesses. The Council has hosted an annual Arizona Human Trafficking Symposium, bringing together statewide human trafficking task forces and coalitions, county attorneys, law enforcement, service providers and other stakeholders to work collaboratively to improve Arizona's response to trafficking. The Council has supported over 30 research studies that illuminate the human trafficking landscape in Arizona and provide insight on how systems of care can better aid survivors of human trafficking. We are encouraged by the successful passage of legislation that strengthens protections for victims, increases penalties for perpetrators, and requires prevention education for children in DCS care. Arizona will always be my home, and I will continue to watch with interest the work of this council and the great progress being made in our state on combatting trafficking. Thank you for your confidence, it has been a privilege to serve on the Arizona Human Trafficking Council.
Sincerely,
Cindy H. McCain