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Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

NEWS

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that the Directors of Professional Regulation, Daniel E. Bluthardt; Financial Institutions, Robert Meza; and, Insurance, Michael T. McRaith, signed the following disciplinary orders in July, 2008. Orders for the Division of Banking were authorized by Director Jorge Solis.

Banking
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE First Switzerland Financial Ltd., Chicago residential mortgage license (MB.0005388) fined $7,500 for operating an unlicensed branch office; Order under appeal. Priority 1 Mortgage Corporation, Chicago residential mortgage license (MB.0004018) fined $5,000 due to unregistered loan originators. Summit Home Lending, Inc., Plymouth, MN residential mortgage license (MB.0005904) fined $10,000 for conducting mortgage brokering activities at an unlicensed branch office; Order under appeal. Opteum Financial Services, LLC, a/k/a Orchid Island TRS, LLC., Paramus, NJ residential mortgage license (MB.0006705) revoked and fined $50,000 for conducting mortgage servicing activities with a lapsed license. iFreedom Direct Corporation, Salt Lake City, UT residential mortgage license (MB.0005919) fined $3,000 due to unregistered loan originators. Barrister Mortgage, Inc., Park Ridge residential mortgage license (MB.0005235) revoked for failure to notify the Department of changes in business activities. Midwest Funding Bancorp, Batavia residential mortgage license (MB.0006654) fined $10,000 for failure to properly license and structure branch office prior to commencing activities.

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LOAN ORIGINATOR Indiana Gallardo, Chicago LO Registration (031.0007185) revoked and fined $10,000 for listing sham employers on many applications in order to have the borrowers qualify for the loans. This order is currently under appeal. Salem Gorail, Elk Grove LO Registration (031.0005366) fined $10,000 in addition to being revoked last month for listing sham employers on many applications in order to have the borrowers qualify for the loans. This order is currently under appeal. Michael Jones, West Jordon, UT LO Registration (031.0011845) fined $1,000 for working with a registered loan originator to have a loan funded because his registration was inactive lapsed. Odisho Kena, Chicago LO Registration (031.0013460) revoked and fined $10,000 for listing sham employers on many applications in order to have the borrowers qualify for the loans. This order is currently under appeal. Rony Khezeran, Lincolnwood LO Registration (031.0005392) revoked and fined $10,000 for listing sham employers on many applications in order to have the borrowers qualify for the loans. This order is currently under appeal. Madelen Lachin, Chicago LO Registration (031.0017207) revoked and fined $10,000 for listing sham employers on many applications in order to have the borrowers qualify for the loans. This order is currently under appeal. Peter Oyegun, Chicago LO Registration (031.0008801) revoked and fined $10,000 for listing sham employers on many applications in order to have the borrowers qualify for the loans. This order is currently under appeal. Erick Prosienski, West Jordon, UT LO Registration (031.0010384) fined $1,000 for allowing an inactive loan originator to work with a consumer on a loan he was going to submit to be funded. Evelyn D Sy, Chicago LO Registration (031.0006843) revoked and fined $10,000 for listing sham employers on many applications in order to have the borrowers qualify for the loans. This order is currently under appeal. Rana Temanios, Lincolnwood LO Registration (031.0014978) revoked and fined $10,000 for listing sham employers on many applications in order to have the borrowers qualify for the loans. This order is currently under appeal. Kamisha N. Youngblood, Chicago LO Registration (031.0012763) placed in refuse to renew status for continuing mortgage brokering activities at former office of her revoked mortgage company. This order is currently under appeal.

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Financial Institutions
CONSUMER CREDIT American Retail Acceptance Corp., Oak Brook SFA Licensee #1207 fined $6,950 for the following violations: Under Consumer Installment Loan Act: Made loans without required license, contract does not accurately disclose schedule of payments, security not properly disclosed, and APR not accurately disclosed ($4,550). Under Sales Finance Agency Act: Wage assignment contained blanks, Signed acknowledgement of TILA disclosure not in file, and amendment to closedend contract not signed by both parties ($2,400). Family Title Loans, Inc., Peoria - CILA Licensee #3123 fined $6,900 for the following violations: Wage assignment contained blanks, incomplete disclosure of amount financed, TILA box not properly completed, payment history of repossession account does not identify proceeds from sale of collateral, security not properly disclosed, loan records not maintained for two years after final entry, improper simple interest calculation, and document does not contact loan/transaction number. Americash Loans, Markham CILA Licensee # 1995 fined $6,450 for the following violations: Loan document does not accurately disclose the schedule of payments or total and security not properly disclosed. Oasis Legal Finance, LLC, Northbrook CILA Licensee #2637 fined $3,000 for having improper simple interest calculations. Personal Finance Company, LLC, Morris CI/SF Licensee #201 fined $2,250 for having the following violations: Under the Consumer Installment Loan Act: Security not properly disclosed ($1,950). Under the Sales finance Agency Act: interest rebate insufficient ($300). CMK Investments, Inc. d/b/a All Credit Lenders, Inc., Wooddale CILA Licensee #3163 fined $1,950 for the following violations: Wages assignment contained blanks, contract does not accurately disclose schedule of payments, and improper simple interest calculations. American General Financial Services of Illinois, Inc., Hometown CILA licensee #199 fined $1,925 for having the following violations: File does not contain evidence of a signed contract, repossession file does not contain a copy of condition of collateral, interest rebate insufficient, loan document contains blanks, and borrower overcharged for mortgage recording fee. Personal Finance Company, LLC, Hazel Crest CI/SF Licensee #644 fined $1,800 for the following violations: Under Consumer Installment Loan Act: Loan does not accurately disclose schedule of payments or total and security not properly disclosed ($1,200). Under Sales Finance Agency Act Wage assignment accepted with blanks ($600).

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American General Financial Services of Illinois, Inc., Chicago CILA Licensee #1538 fined $1,675 for the following violations: Mortgage not properly released, security not properly disclosed, loan document contained blanks, overcharged for mortgage recording fee, recording fee or closing cost collected but not paid, and file of original loan papers not properly maintained. CMK Investments, Inc. d/b/a All Credit Lenders, Inc., Peoria CI/SF Licensee #3013 fined $1,650 for the following violations: The loan contract does not accurately disclose schedule of payment or total and APR is not accurately disclosed. Manor Resources, LLC d/b/a Turbo Title Loans, Inc., Melrose Park CILA Licensee #3173 fined $1,500 for failure to properly disclose security. CLT Financial, Inc., Romeoville CILA Licensee #3194 fined $1,500 for failure to accurately disclose schedule of payments or total on loan contract. American General Financial Services of Illinois, Inc., Lincoln CILA Licensee #1199 fined $1,500 for failure to have evidence of a contract signed or acknowledged by the borrower in file. American General Financial Services of Illinois, Inc., Evansville CILA Licensee #1099 fined $1,500 for the following violations: Loan document contains blanks, overcharged borrower for a closing cost on a real estate loan, did not have receipts document charges, re: sale of collateral, incorrect wording used in the sale of collateral, repossession file does not contain copy of condition of collateral, and repossession file does not contain signed receipts showing collateral purchased or amounts. Manor Resources, LLC d/b/a Turbo Title Loans, Inc., Chicago Heights CILA Licensee #2940 fined $1,450 for the following violations: Payment record on a simple interest loan does not show principle balance due, date to which interest is paid or itemize other charges collected, and improper simple interest calculation. Illinois Catalog Sales, Inc., d/b/a ICS Loans, Waukegan CILA Licensee #1445 fined $1,350 for the following violations: Contract does not disclose schedule of payments or total, erasures made to account record, amendment to a closed-end contract not signed by obligor and lender, and APR not accurately disclosed. American General Financial Services of Illinois, Inc., Bridgeview CILA Licensee #107 fined $1,250 for the following violations: Overcharge for title insurance, right of rescission not in the file of original papers, and overcharges for mortgage recording fee. Illinois Catalog Sales, Inc. d/b/a ICS Loans, Joliet CILA Licensee #1890 fined $1,150 for failure to properly maintain file of original papers for loan. American General Financial Services of Illinois, Inc., Hanover CILA Licensee #611 fined $1,000 for the following violations: Interest rebate insufficient, overcharge for mortgage recording fee, repossession file does not contain copy of condition of collateral, and did not properly maintain loan records for two years after final entry.

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Family Title Loans, Inc., Peoria CILA Licensee #3123 fined $1,000 for making or purchasing loans without the required license. Tri-State Financial Services, Inc., Northlake CILA Licensee #2949 fined $1,000 for failure to have the required elements on the payment receipt.

PAYDAY LOAN REFORM ACT Tri-State Financial Services, Inc., Calumet City PLRA licensee #1155 fined $6,700 for the following violations: Did not enter the loan into database on date made, did not obtain official documentation of borrowers income, did not enter into database that the loan was paid in full on the date of transaction, did not verify that loan was permissible, and contract does not accurately disclose schedule of payments or total. Illinois Title Loans, Inc., Calumet City PLRA Licensee # 1440 fined $2,250 for the following violations: Partial payment was not properly entered into the database on date of transaction, did not obtain official documentation of the borrowers income, did not enter into the database that the loan was paid in full on the date of the transaction, and did not verify that the loan was permissible. Tri-State Financial, Inc., Calumet City PLRA Licensee #1155 fined $2,150 for the following violation: Security not released, loans over 25% of borrowers income, and did not obtain any official documentation of the borrowers income. Tri-State Financial, Inc., Northlake PLRA Licensee #1156 fined $2,150 for the following violations: Loans over 25% of borrowers income, did not obtain any official documentation of borrowers income, and loan document contains blanks. Tri-State Financial, Inc., Downers Grove CI/PL Licensee #2950 fined $1,400 for the following violations: Did not obtain official documentation of borrowers income, did not enter into database that loan was paid in full on date of transaction, and APR not accurately disclosed. Illinois Title Loans, Inc., North Aurora PLRA Licensee #1402 fined $1,000 for making loans over 25% of borrowers income.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE Antioch CE Inc., Antioch Currency Exchange License #2779 fined $5,320 for failure to maintain the statutorily required minimum net worth.

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Insurance
Edward A. Hanna, Lyons - insurance producer license to sell life, accident, health, property, casualty and variable insurance, revoked as a result of an investigation, which revealed felony convictions of Murder, Armed Robbery (2 counts), and Attempted Murder in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Additionally, Mr. Hanna failed to reveal the felony convictions on three separate license renewal applications. Timothy M. Thorp, Bloomington insurance producer license to sell property and casualty insurance revoked as a result of an investigation, which revealed a 2007 felony conviction of Aggravated DUI/No Drivers License. Additionally, Mr. Thorp failed to notify the Division of the felony conviction within 30 days after the entry of the judgment. Under the Illinois Administrative Review Law each may have the right to appeal the decision and request a stay of the Order.

Professional Regulation
ACCOUNTANT Thomas P. Clark, Crystal Lake (unlicensed) ordered to pay a fine of $1,000 and complete continuing education after holding out to the public as a CPA without a license. Richard J. Kramer, LaGrange Park (unlicensed) ordered to pay a fine of $1,000 for holding out to the public as a CPA on business cards and letterhead.

BARBER, COSMETOLOGY, ESTHETICS AND NAIL TECHNOLOGY

Monica L. Butler, Chicago cosmetologist license (011-233763) indefinitely suspended but stayed 60 days for failure to file and/or pay Illinois state income taxes. Michelle A. Calleros, Park Forest cosmetologist license (011-218253) indefinitely suspended but stayed for 60 days for failure to file and/or pay Illinois state income taxes. Jareth D. Estrada, Evanston cosmetologist license (011-271203) ordered to cease and desist aiding and abetting in the unlicensed practice of barber, cosmetologist, esthetician and nail technology. Portia Y. Guest, Chicago cosmetologist license (011-202742) restored to indefinite probation. Saldivar Rafael Perez, Chicago cosmetologist license (011-276428) permanently revoked due to material misstatements, obtaining a license by fraud or misrepresentation, practice by fraudulent means and willfully filing false records. Maureen T. Petty, Chicago cosmetologist license (011-278436) issued and placed on probation for one year due to previous criminal conviction. -6-

Carolyn A. Riley a/k/a Lockwood, Lynwood cosmetologist license (011-225542) indefinitely suspended but stayed for 60 days for failure to file and/or pay Illinois state income taxes. Teretha L. Herman, Chicago cosmetology teacher license (012-003385) placed in refuse to renew status after defaulting on an Illinois educational loan. Frank Whitt, Chicago cosmetologist license (011-222496) and barber license (006059492) indefinitely suspended but stayed for 60 days for failure to file and/or pay Illinois state income taxes. Jovan Brown, Richton Park barber license (006-063251) issued and placed on probation for one year due to felony convictions. Christopher Hopkins, Chicago Heights barber license (006-062804) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of six months due to probation violation. Ramone D. Mason, Chicago barber license (006-062282) placed in refuse to renew status for being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support. Bey Shah, Joliet salon/shop registration (189-010127) ordered to cease and desist the unlicensed practice of barbering, cosmetology, esthetics and/or nail technology.

DENTAL Bruce Costagli, Schaumburg dental license (019-018837) placed on probation for two years and fined $3,000 due to poor record keeping and substandard dental care. Laurence Feldman, Chicago dental license (019-0012914), controlled substance license (319-003330), dental sedation license (137-000217) and Joseph Feldman, Chicago dental license (019-015075, controlled substance license (319-004779) and dental sedation license (137-000258) all temporarily suspended for failure to take proper medical histories prior to sedation; failure to give and have adequate training necessary for sedation and dental emergencies; failure to properly monitor G.W. and S.S. while undergoing sedation; failure to give proper therapeutic doses of Mepivacaine and Meperidine; failure to maintain proper controlled substance records and failure to account for shortages in controlled substances. Janice McCants, Chicago dental license (019-025087) revoked due to substandard dental care. Louis Taglia, Elmwood Park dental license (019-025146) reprimanded for failure to maintain proper dental records.

DETECTIVE, ALARM, SECURITY AND LOCKSMITH Tanisha R. Adams, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-app2339261) issued and placed on probation for two years due to criminal conviction. -7-

Kenyon L. Atterberry, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-258596) revoked for being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support. Eddie Austin, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-120252) revoked for failure to report conviction. Cye X. Baccam, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-202587) indefinitely suspended after defaulting on an Illinois educational loan. Josh L. Banks, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-019102) revoked for being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support. Dolicia Bell, Joliet permanent employee registration card (129-031097) revoked for failure to report conviction. Richard Berry, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-223062) indefinitely suspended for failure to report conviction. Anthony L. Bowen, Rockford permanent employee registration card (129-275820) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to report conviction. Shironda Boyd, Chicago - permanent employee registration card (129-315026) issued and placed on probation for two years due to criminal convictions. Jeremiah Bracey, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-105285) revoked for failure to report conviction. Bruce T. Brown, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-217003) revoked for failure to report conviction. Tim Colliver, Bolingbrook permanent employee registration card (129-315055) issued and placed on probation for two years due to criminal convictions. Brenda Cook (Staten), Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-146980) revoked for failure to report conviction. John E. Crosby, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-158387) placed in refuse to renew status for being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support. Anthony J. Davis, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-257590) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to report conviction. Jeffrey P. Enright, Northbrook permanent employee registration card (129-108092) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to report conviction. Juan Espinoza, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-228377) revoked for failure to report conviction. Kerwin Etchin, Rockford permanent employee registration card (129-253184) revoked for failure to report conviction. -8-

Alexander F. Felix, Glendale Heights permanent employee registration card (129161863) revoked for failure to report conviction. Floyd Glenn, Oak Park permanent employee registration card (129-008353) revoked for failure to report conviction Robert L. Glenn, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-169800) revoked for being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support. Ali A. Habeeb, Bolingbrook permanent employee registration card (129-172402) revoked for failure to report conviction. Tyler J. Harris, Dawson permanent employee registration card (129-315033) issued and placed on probation for one year for failure to disclose criminal conviction. Denise M. Jackson, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-222768) revoked for failure to report conviction. Vonkisha Jordan, Westchester permanent employee registration card (129-144224) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to report conviction. Roger R. King, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-315034) issued and placed on probation for two years due to criminal conviction. Chrystal C. Knight, Glendale Heights permanent employee registration card (129022319) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to report conviction. Lawrence Kunke, Morris permanent employee registration card (129-150522) revoked for failure to report conviction. Michael Lake, Champaign permanent employee registration card (129-227237) revoked for failure to report conviction. Alethea M. Lewis, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-315036) issued and placed on probation for one year due to criminal conviction. Antonio Lloyd, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-262353) revoked for failure to report conviction. Daniel Maggit, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-033810) revoked for failure to report conviction. Juan F. Martinez, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-264256) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to report conviction. Darryl B. McElrath, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-315038) issued and placed on probation for one year due to criminal convictions. Todd L. Michalec, Canton permanent employee registration card (129-050652) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to report conviction. -9-

Michael Christopher Moore, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129212531) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to report conviction. Robert Moreno, Plano permanent employee registration card (129-262661) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to report conviction. Calvin Morris, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-280746) revoked for being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support. Ramona J. Peebles, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-271384) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to report conviction. Jermaine Peterson, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-315040) issued and placed on probation for one year due to criminal conviction. Tony H. Pham, Peoria permanent employee registration card (129-231672) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to report conviction. Ricco Pitts, Bellwood permanent employee registration card (129-315041) issued and placed on probation for one year due to criminal conviction. Kenneth J. Riley, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-231820) revoked for failure to report conviction. Ramon O. Rivera, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-133786) revoked for failure to report conviction. Tameika Rogers, Venice permanent employee registration card (129-279222) indefinitely suspended for failure to report conviction. Luis A. Santiago, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-037151) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to report conviction. Latanya Scales, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-153407) revoked for failure to report conviction. Nathan Schmudde, Wilmington permanent employee registration card (129-315057) issued and placed on probation for one year due to criminal conviction. Christopher Segura, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-135047) revoked for failure to report conviction. Tiffany Sinclair, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-315059) issued and placed on probation for two years due to prior conviction. Lee Smith, Springfield permanent employee registration card (129-225758) revoked for failure to report conviction. Stephen O. Smith, Elmwood Park permanent employee registration card (129035288) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to report conviction. - 10 -

Dwayne E. Stephens, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-198355) revoked for failure to report conviction. Phillip L. Straight, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-315045) issued and placed on probation for two years due to criminal convictions. Bessie S. Stringer, Blue Island permanent employee registration card (129-236965) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to report conviction. Crystal S. Thomas, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-315046) issued and placed on probation for two years for failure to disclose criminal conviction. Curtis R. Tucker, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-315047) issued and placed on probation for two years due to criminal conviction. James M. Turner, Mattoon permanent employee registration card (129120276) revoked due to money laundering. Burrell Wheaton, Riverdale permanent employee registration card (129-230666) revoked for failure to report conviction. Marcia Williams, West Chicago - permanent employee registration card (129-236833) revoked for failure to report conviction. Kevin A. Williams, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-136414) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to report conviction. Clifton Wilson, Chicago permanent employee registration card (129-315049) issued and placed on probation for two years for failure to disclose criminal conviction. Andrew B. Yohnka, Chebanse permanent employee registration card (129-027608) placed in refuse to renew status for failure to report conviction

FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS George Clifton, Jr., Chicago funeral director and embalmer license (034-011066) indefinitely suspended but stayed for 60 days for failure to file and/or pay Illinois state income taxes. Howard Francis Switalla, Jr., Chicago funeral director and embalmer license (034011456) reprimanded for failure to obtain required continuing education. Anthony J. Tark, Rock Island funeral director and embalmer intern license (033012200) issued and placed on probation for one year due to prior unlicensed practice.

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HOME INSPECTOR Ed Vandenbranden, Mount Prospect (unlicensed) ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,500 for engaging in the unlicensed practice of home inspection.

MASSAGE THERAPY Michael B. Falk, Mt. Prospect massage therapist license (227-009560) issued and placed on non-reporting probation for two years due to prior misdemeanor convictions for possession of marijuana and a controlled substance which he disclosed on his application. Erika M. Guntenspergen, Markham massage therapist license (227-009516) issued with reprimand and fined $1,000 for practicing prior to licensure. Joseph Yowell, Normal massage therapist license (227-003424) voluntarily surrendered in lieu of discipline for inappropriately touching a client.

MEDICAL Azber A. Ansar, St. Paul, MN physician and surgeon license (036-103564) suspended for six months after being disciplined in the state of Ohio. Keith A. Burgard, Chicago physician and surgeon license (036-105046) placed on indefinite probation after defaulting on an Illinois educational loan and has now entered into a repayment agreement. William R. Burkey, Fort Myers, FL physician and surgeon license (036-069094) placed on indefinite probation after being disciplined in the state of Florida. Irving Bush, West Dundee physician and surgeon license (036-040345) and controlled substance license (336-009324) temporarily suspended due to unprofessional conduct, prescribing controlled substances for non-therapeutic purposes and controlled substance violations. Brett P. Conway, Chicago physician and surgeon license (036-102327) and controlled substance license (336-066717) placed on indefinite probation for a minimum of two years and fined $500 for improper use of controlled substances. Charles Howard Dickerson III, Streator physician and surgeon license (036-055109) revoked after being disciplined in the state of California. Bradley David Dworsky, Joliet physician and surgeon license (036-087327) reprimanded due to wrong site surgery on ankle tendon. Robert Mitchell Elliot, Newport Beach, CA physician and surgeon license (036045071) placed in refuse to renew status after being disciplined in the state of California.

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Joaquin Pascual Guzon, Chesterfield, MO physician and surgeon license (036084600) reprimanded and fined $1,000 for failure to report disciplinary action taken against his license when applying for restoration of his license. Evan Dean Johnson, St. Charles physician and surgeon license (036-app2328840) issued with reprimand for working as a medical doctor prior to being licensed. Richard Kaminsky, Belleville physician and surgeon license (036-103852) to remain indefinitely suspended. John R. Lindquist, Glenview physician and surgeon license (036-051269) suspended for 60 days and controlled substance license (336-016336) to remain suspended for authorizing a controlled substance prescription without having an active DEA license. Vijay Kumar Marwaha, Hinckley physician and surgeon license (036-063001) reprimanded due to unprofessional conduct in failure to identify renal failure and bladder cancer and failure to maintain sufficient records. Donald G. Parkhurst, Kankakee physician and surgeon license (036-038482) reprimanded for failure to diagnose aneurysm in a patient who died several months later. Bradford C. Robert, Crystal Lake physician and surgeon license (036-063760) and controlled substance license (336-028221) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of one year for issuing fraudulent prescriptions for controlled substances and addiction to controlled substances. Franklin Harvey Ross, Jr., Ashland, OR physician and surgeon license (036-048925) placed in refuse to renew status after being disciplined in the state of Oregon. Joseph Virzi, Jacksonville, FL physician and surgeon license (036-038446) placed in refuse to renew status after being disciplined in the state of Florida. Gregory T. Walker, Chicago physician and surgeon license (036-079169) placed in refuse to renew status after being disciplined in the state of California. Kevin A. Hauser, Palos Heights chiropractor license (038-007252) suspended for 60 days, followed by being placed on probation for two years and fined $35,000 due to misleading advertising, billing for services not rendered and billing in name of M.D. instead of D.C. Angela K. Zank, Canton chiropractor license (038-009713) placed on indefinite probation after defaulting on an Illinois educational loan and has now entered into a repayment agreement.

NURSING Suzanne Drake Blanton, Glendale, AZ registered nurse license (041-358033) placed on indefinite probation for a minimum of six months after being disciplined in the state of Arizona.

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Edna M. Briggs-Gunther, Rockford registered nurse license (041-322906) suspended for three months followed by being placed on probation for one year for taking a non-controlled seizure medication from a facility medication card while waiting for her prescription to be refilled. Teresa Turnage Davis, Salem registered nurse license (041-180065) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of one year for the theft of Schedule III Controlled Substances. Angela Donovan, Chicago registered nurse license (041-327757) indefinitely suspended after she forged a prescription for a controlled substance by using a prescription pad from her employer. Patricia Jayko, Streamwood registered nurse license (041-220665) reprimanded for failure to follow identification procedure when transfusing a blood product - no patient harm resulted. Corey Mobrey, Pekin registered nurse license (041-304546) restored to probation for three years with work restrictions. Kathleen Perez Salerno, Chicago registered nurse license (041-261445) fined $2,500 after working during a period of suspension. Janet L. Porter, Sidney registered nurse license (041-280625) restored to probation for three years. Tara Rhea, Hudson registered nurse license (041-370597) issued and placed on indefinite probation for a minimum of three years after being disciplined in the state of Iowa. Jennifer Swaw, Tinley Park registered nurse license (041-317336) restored to indefinite probation with work restrictions for a minimum of two years. Erik Ullberg, Ingelside registered nurse license (041-304472) placed on indefinite probation for a minimum of two years after being disciplined in the state of Wisconsin. Renee Beckler, Altamont licensed practical nurse license (043-069760) reprimanded for improper wastage of medication. Lisa Cantrell, Herrick licensed practical nurse license (043-077466) temporarily suspended due to habitual use and addiction to narcotics which resulted in her inability to practice with reasonable judgment, skill and safety. Mandy M. Hancock, Vienna licensed practical nurse license (043-083399) suspended for nine months followed by being placed on indefinite probation for a minimum of two years due to diversion of controlled substances and a criminal conviction for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. Peaches Hinton, Alton licensed practical nurse license (043-app902230) issued and placed on indefinite suspension for a minimum of 12 months for failure to comply with the terms of her Care, Counseling and Treatment Agreement.

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Brenda Losson, Palmyra, MO licensed practical nurse license (043-091406) indefinitely suspended for discrepancies in narcotic distribution and documentation while working at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

OPTOMETRY Eye Styles d/b/a Discount Contact Lenses, Worthington, OH (unlicensed) ordered to cease and desist the unlicensed practice and/or attempted practice of optometry and assessed a civil penalty of $5,000.

PHARMACY Susan Ewing, Green Oaks pharmacist license (051-040413) and Chad Diehl, Chicago pharmacist license (051-288238) and seven Bond Drug Company of Illinois pharmacy licenses (054-013933, 054-014055, 054-009303, 054-007992, 054-011245, 054-0 13823 and 054-014289) were fined $36,000 to be shared equally after employing two unlicensed pharmacists. Johnnie W. Seward III, Chicago pharmacist license (051-039723) reprimanded after he supervised an unlicensed pharmacy technician for two months. American Drug Stores d/b/a Osco Drug #3190, LLC, Plainfield pharmacy license (054-014583) reprimanded and fined $2,000 after employing an unlicensed pharmacy technician for six months. Walgreens, Chicago pharmacy license (054-002478) reprimanded and fined $2,000 after employing an unlicensed pharmacy technician for two months.

PODIATRY Atiyeh Ahmed Salem, Palos Heights podiatrist license (016-003399) and controlled substance license (316-000969) temporarily suspended after being convicted of Conspiracy to Money Laundering in California. Anthony Spitz, Buffalo Grove podiatrist license (016-004564) suspended for 30 days, followed by probation for five years due to a Mail Fraud felony conviction. George R. Vito, Macon, GA podiatrist license (016-005067) reprimanded and fined $2,500 after being disciplined in the state of Georgia.

PROFESSIONAL BOXING Mario D. Lacey, Mobile, AL professional boxing license (002-163988) indefinitely suspended due to unprofessional conduct and violation of regulations.

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PSYCHOLOGY James R. Hammond, Schaumburg clinical psychologist license (071-004681) placed in refuse to renew status after defaulting on an Illinois educational loan. Diane E. Sarris, Palatine clinical psychologist license (071-004668) placed in refuse to renew status after defaulting on an Illinois educational loan.

REAL ESTATE Gideon Adjetey, Justice licensed real estate broker license (475-108388) fined $500 and must complete deficient continuing education hours for failure to complete required continuing education. Diana Campa, Machesney Park licensed real estate leasing agent license (473002481) revoked and fined $5,000 after converted for her own personal use two rugs and placed her name on three checks and cashed for her own personal use and benefit. Bahidad Javid, Lincolnwood licensed real estate broker license (475-092244) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of 10 years and assessed a $10,000 civil penalty after representing himself as a mortgage broker for the refinance of a home; he received a check and cashed the check in a fictitious account. Roxie Monroe, Evanston licensed real estate broker license (475-092213) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of three years and fined $5,000 after he continued to service real estate deals after the effective date of license suspension. Vincent Mormino, Chicago licensed real estate salesperson license (476-156341) indefinitely suspended for stating he was exempt from continuing education when he was no longer exempt. William Moorehead, Chicago licensed real estate broker license (475-100440) indefinitely suspended for failure to file and/or pay Illinois state income taxes. Ricardo Negron, Wooddale licensed real estate broker license (475-012136) revoked for a minimum of 10 years and fined $10,000 after failed to produce documentation relative to a real estate transaction and failed to produce required escrow records. Phillip Prassas, Winnetka licensed real estate salesperson license (476-122051) indefinitely suspended for falsely stating on his 2005 renewal he'd completed required continuing education hours and failed to comply to Division request of evidence of completion. John Remington, Oak Park licensed real estate salesperson license (476-410214) revoked for being more than 30 days delinquent in the payment of child support. Ram K. Seth, Des Plaines licensed real estate broker license (475-111664) revoked for a minimum of 10 years and fined $25,000 after failed to return a $50,000 earnest deposit and failed to comply with division's request for documents.

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REAL ESTATE APPRAISER Reginald T. Howard, Plainfield certified residential real estate appraiser license (556003445) indefinitely suspended for a minimum of 20 years after he authorized, consented and/or furnished his name and license number to be affixed to an appraisal report developed and prepared by another person.

SOCIAL WORK Allison M. Pizzi, Chicago clinical social worker license (149-011713) placed in refuse to renew status due to falsification of time records and unauthorized use of a security password.

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