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BENTON – A U.S. district judge sentenced the former executive director of the Jefferson County Housing Authority to spend 10 months in federal prison after he converted more than $20,000 in authority funds for personal expenses. In addition to the prison sentence, Thomas J. Upchurch, 53, now of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, was ordered to pay $20,150 in restitution back to the housing authority, and he will serve one year of supervised release. “To promote respect for the law, the defendant’s sentence sends a clear message to deter other organizational leaders from abusing their power and spending authority,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. “The actions of Thomas Upchurch undermined the ability of the housing authority to provide housing assistance to those who need their services,” said FBI Springfield Field Office Acting Special Agent in Charge Joe Rodriguez. “The FBI is particularly vigilant in instances where individuals take advantage

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CHICAGO – Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down the federal government’s student loan debt forgiveness plan, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is urging student loan borrowers preparing for the return to repayment to be aware of scam calls, emails and letters from fraudsters pretending to be loan servicers or promising debt relief. The court’s decision ends the repayment pause, which means federal student loans begin accruing interest Sept. 1, and payments resume in October. Loan servicers will send consumers a notice of payment at least 21 days before their payment is due. Many borrowers may face confusion following today’s Supreme Court decision striking down the federal government’s student debt relief plan to forgive $10,000, or $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients, of eligible student loan borrowers’ federal loan student debt. Attorney General Raoul encourages borrowers who have questions about their student loan repayments,

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EDWARDSVILLE – State Senator Erica Harriss (56 th -Glen Carbon) will be extending her office throughout parts of the 56 th District to better serve the constituents by hosting traveling office hours. “This is a great way for my team to assist you with a wide variety of services, including navigating state agencies, and connecting you with available resources on any state government related issue you may have,” said Senator Harriss. Sen. Harriss and her staff will begin traveling office hours in July. The dates are as follows: Thursday, July 13, 2023 Fairview Heights Library 10017 Bunkum Rd, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 1PM – 4PM Thursday, July 20, 2023 Six Mile Regional Library District 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL 62040 1PM – 4PM Thursday, July 27, 2023 Mississippi Valley District Library 408 W Main St, Collinsville, IL 62234 1PM – 4PM For more information on Senator Harriss’ traveling office hours, call her

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