Residents asked to participate in critical community survey that aims to guide future goals and policy of the village Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest is asking for residents to help in developing strategic plans for the future of the community by taking a simple survey. A strong survey[Read More…]
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Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas Tests Positive for the Coronavirus
BLOG COMMENTARY-(ENEWSPF)- The news from the New York Times about Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who has tested positive for the coronavirus: Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday and is receiving an antibody treatment, though he has no symptoms, the governor’s office announced. An ardent[Read More…]
Suburban Chicago Nursing Facility To Pay $360,000 To Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago Monday announced that a suburban Chicago nursing facility has agreed to pay $360,000 to resolve civil allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by providing unnecessary and “upcoded” physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to increase Medicare payments. A consent judgment[Read More…]
Illinois Attorney Found Guilty of Bankruptcy Fraud
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An Illinois attorney whose practice included bankruptcy law has been found guilty of bankruptcy fraud charges following a two-week jury trial in federal court in Rockford. KEVIN O. JOHNSON, also known as “K.O. Johnson,” 55, of Sycamore, Ill., was convicted Friday on four counts of bankruptcy fraud, one count of making[Read More…]
VA Reaches Out to Veterans as Taliban Take Over Afghanistan
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Veterans Administration reached out to veterans Monday to offer resources as the United States continues to pull out of its two decade war in Afghanistan. Reports show the Taliban taking over the country, as was expected. “Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan,[Read More…]
Tim Jones Fundraiser, Kudos, 9/11: The Village Manager Reports
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick makes a regular report at each meeting of the Village Board. In this report, Mr. Mick shared kind words to staff on community day, praised this year’s RecycleFest, spoke of an upcoming fundraiser for Officer Tim Jones, and, among other items, spoke of[Read More…]
Blooze Brothers Highlight Final Main Streets Nights this Wednesday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The last Main Street Nights of the season will occur too soon, this Wednesday, August 18 on the Village Green. The season was extended a week when the June 30 event was postponed due to rain. The performers scheduled to appear that evening will be returning this[Read More…]
ALERT: Rare Random Attack on Woman in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police describe it as an attack on a “stranger,” a rare random attack in Park Forest: a man ran at a woman from behind, choked her, and stole her cell phone, according to a statement issued by police on social media Sunday. We can attest that in[Read More…]
Seniors Personalize Parking Places with Paint and Panache at Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s a tradition that’s several years old now: seniors at Marian Catholic High School have the opportunity to personalize their parking places. This year, however, marks the great return from the pandemic spell that left students at home and hybrid, continuing their education near and far. And[Read More…]
Park Forest Man Charged After Allegedly Spraying Pepper Spray in Woman’s Face
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Park Forest man was charged with domestic battery after allegedly spraying pepper spray in a woman’s face after she arrived at his home to drop off her child. The woman alleged that the man also sprayed her with a fire extinguisher, pulled her hair, and threatened[Read More…]
