Patricia Marie Moore, of Park Forest, passed on Wednesday June 8, 2022. She is survived by her beloved husband, Gary R Ankrom, their son, Gary (Lindsay) R.W. Ankrom and 4 dear grandchildren. Gary wishes to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy and to his lovely wife he says[Read More…]
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Former Owner of Chicago Health Care Company Sentenced
Year in Federal Prison for Billing Medicare for Non-Existent Treatment Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former owner of a Chicago home health care company has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining $1.2 million from Medicare through a phony billing scheme. HENRY SMILIE was the owner and Chief[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly to Host Housing Expo in Chicago
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On June 25th, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) will host her 2nd Congressional District Housing Expo in Chicago, IL. The event will highlight topics such as first-time homebuyers programs, home renovation and beautification, tips for navigating the housing market, and tips for seniors. Representatives from public housing agencies, non-profit organizations[Read More…]
Joens Named to Spring Dean’s List
Fayette, MO-(ENEWSPF)- The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently that Alan Harold Joens of Park Forest was included on the school’s Spring 2022 Dean’s List. Mr. Joens has earned this honor before. More than 900 students across all campuses and online learning met the requirements for[Read More…]
Safety Tips for Pets During Excessive Heat
From Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during the heat advisory over the coming days. The department offers the following tips for[Read More…]
Park Forest Prepares for Season’s Highest Temperatures As Excessive Heat Warning Is Issued for Region
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued an excessive heat warning until Wednesday, June 15 at 8 p.m. with expected peak afternoon heat index values between 106 to 110 degrees. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. The Cook County Department of[Read More…]
FOUND SAFE! SILVER ALERT Posted for Missing Park Forest Man
Park Forest Police reported that Mr. Connelly has been located and is safe. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police posted a SILVER ALERT late Thursday night for 73-year-old Michael Connelly. Mr. Connelly was last seen by his family on June 4, 2022. He is believed to be in his gray[Read More…]
Suburban Chicago Home Sleep Testing Company To Pay $3.5 Million To Settle Federal Health Care Fraud Suit
A suburban Chicago diagnostics company that provides home sleep testing will pay $3.5 million to the United States to settle a civil lawsuit accusing the company of defrauding Medicare.
23 Defendants Charged With Participating in $26 Million Life Insurance Fraud Scheme
A federal grand jury in Chicago has charged 23 defendants with participating in a fraud scheme through which they allegedly swindled ten life insurance carriers out of at least $26 million in fraudulent benefits.
Kirby Rehabilitation Hosting Open House at New Matteson Headquarters
On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 11:00 am, Kirby Rehabilitation will have a grand opening of their new headquarters located at 600 Holiday Plaza Drive, Suite 170, Matteson, Illinois.
