Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The United States has filed a civil lawsuit accusing a north suburban diagnostics company of defrauding Medicare out of millions of dollars through kickbacks and unnecessary home sleep testing. The suit alleges that SNAP DIAGNOSTICS LLC, its founder, GIL RAVIV, and its marketing vice president, STEPHEN BURTON, violated[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Files Lawsuit Against Lake County Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Over Water Pollution
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—December 21, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Yesterday, Attorney General Lisa Madigan, along with Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim, announced the filing of a lawsuit against Baxter Healthcare Corporation (Baxter) for releasing wastewater containing contaminants that exceeded allowable limits into a tributary of Long Lake. The complaint against Baxter was[Read More…]
United States Sanctions Human Rights Abusers and Corrupt Actors Across the Globe
New Executive Order Implements Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, Provides for Treasury Sanctions Against Malign Actors Worldwide Washington –(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2017. Today, the Trump Administration launched a new sanctions regime targeting human rights abusers and corrupt actors around the world. Building on the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act[Read More…]
Tax Credit Guidance Available for Illinoisans Impacted by 2017 Floods
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—December 21, 2017. Illinois property owners in 18 disaster declared counties may be eligible to claim an income tax credit worth up to $750 due to flooding in 2017. The Illinois Department of Revenue has released an Informational Bulletin on their website for individuals and businesses who wish to[Read More…]
State of Illinois Rolls Back LLC Fees
Governor signs SB 867, slashing filing costs for small businesses CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–December 21, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Yesterday, Governor Bruce Rauner signed legislation (CB 867) that reduces startup, annual filing and other fees for limited liability companies (LLCs). An LLC is the organizational structure preferred by many of Illinois’ 1.2 million[Read More…]
Illinois Must Pursue State Level Solutions to Counteract Failures in GOP Tax Bill
Grassroots Leaders and State Legislators Push to Close Carried Interest Loophole in Illinois Following Passage of GOP Tax Bill Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—December 20, 2017 By: Nathan Ryan As Congress continues to pass legislation and policy that is out of line with the values of the American people, states and cities[Read More…]
Defending Against Environmental Stressors May Shorten Lifespan
Using fruit flies, NIH researchers provide molecular basis for theory of aging Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- A shorter life may be the price an organism pays for coping with the natural assaults of daily living, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues in Japan. The scientists used[Read More…]
Gary Man Convicted Of Bank Robberies In 3-Day Trial
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A 30-year-old man from Gary, Indiana, was convicted of counts of bank robberies, after a three-day jury trial before District Court Senior Judge Joseph S. Van Bokkelen. The United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, Thomas L. Kirsch II, made the announcement on December 14. According[Read More…]
Teen Charged With Felony In Connection With Threat To “Shoot Up” Rich East
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police charged a teenager with a felony in connection with an alleged threat to “shoot up” Rich East High School. Cameron D. Mitchell, 18, 406 Indianwood Boulevard, Park Forest, was arrested December 6 and charged with one felony count of disorderly conduct. Police were dispatched to Rich[Read More…]
Hindu Mantras Will Open 200th Year for Illinois House and Senate
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Lawmakers in Illinois will hear prayers from what is arguably the world’s oldest religion to begin sessions in 2018. On February 27 and 28 respectively, Illinois State Senate and House of Representatives in Springfield will start their sessions with Hindu mantras, or prayers, containing verses from world’s oldest[Read More…]
