Attorney General Flags Home Repair Scam that Results in Little to No Work Completed Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit today to shut down a home repair business for defrauding Will and DuPage county homeowners out of nearly $150,000 for home repair and remodeling projects that were[Read More…]
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Madigan: Roscoe Man Charged With Medicaid Fraud
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Illinois State Police (ISP) today announced that a Roscoe man was charged with Medicaid fraud after billing the state for more than $60,000 in personal assistance services he did not provide. Steven A. Schwartz, 26, originally from Roscoe, Ill., was charged in[Read More…]
Madigan, Department Of Revenue: Gas Station Operator In Custody For Tax Fraud
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced Thursday that the operator of a Chicago area gas station surrendered to law enforcement after he and his brother-in-law pleaded guilty last week to charges of defrauding the state of Illinois of more than $450,000 in[Read More…]
FBI Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Fidel Urbina Arrested
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After 17 years on the run, a Chicago man who is one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives is now in custody, announced Michael J. Anderson, special agent in charge of the FBI Chicago Field Office. Mr. Anderson is joined by Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department (CPD)[Read More…]
Fire Department To Celebrate Fire Prevention Week In October
Annual Memorial Service And Twilight Parade, Open House, Highlight Week Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Fire Department is readying for this year’s celebration of Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 9 through October 15. The PFFD will host the 36th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Parade on Thursday, October 13. This[Read More…]
Fall Arrives at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Thorn Creek Nature Center has prepared the trail for your fall adventures. Wednesday Morning Walkers can enjoy the early autumn delights on these leisurely (or brisk – take your choice) trail walks. The group walks on Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Trails can be wet or muddy, so please[Read More…]
Hubble Finds Planet Orbiting Pair of Stars
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Two’s company, but three might not always be a crowd — at least in space, where a planet may circle two stars. Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, and a trick of nature, have confirmed the existence of a planet orbiting two stars in the system OGLE-2007-BLG-349, located 8,000 light-years away[Read More…]
Catholic Priest Charged With Possession Of Child Pornography
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago Roman Catholic Priest has been charged with possession of child pornography after authorities discovered images and videos of child pornography recovered from his place of residence within the Archdiocese of Chicago, according to the Office of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez. Octavio Munoz, 40, is charged[Read More…]
Governor Signs Executive Order Creating New Illinois Bicentennial Commission
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governor Bruce Rauner today signed Executive Order 2016-11 to create the new Illinois Bicentennial Commission and the Governor’s Office of the Illinois Bicentennial to lead the planning for the celebration of the state’s 200th anniversary. “The Illinois Bicentennial is an incredible opportunity to celebrate Illinois’ contributions to the country[Read More…]
Rauner Administration Abolishes Position in IDOT Patronage Hiring Scandal
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rauner Administration announced September 19 it has abolished the staff assistant position at the Illinois Department of Transportation. The position was central to the IDOT patronage hiring scandal that began under previous administrations. “Every day we are working to restore the people’s faith and confidence in government,” Governor[Read More…]
