Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Bills pending in the U.S. Senate and House would block the creation of new monuments and national parks, put state and private interests ahead of protecting America’s public lands, and effectively turn millions of acres of federal land in Utah over to industry profiteers. Anti-public-lands extremists are trying to[Read More…]
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Election Judges Needed In Suburban Cook County
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr encourages suburban Cook County voters to serve their communities and earn some money by working as election judges and equipment managers in the November 8, 2016 Presidential Election. The need is especially great among Cook County’s north and northwest suburbs. “This being a very highly[Read More…]
Bus Company Owner Charged with Federal Tax Violations for Failing to Report Earnings from Chicago Schools
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The owner of a transportation company that bused Chicago public school students spent corporate money to purchase and renovate a $500,000 home in the city’s Oakland neighborhood and illegally deducted the funds in U.S. tax filings, according to a federal indictment unsealed today. JEWEL LOCKHART, the owner and[Read More…]
Madigan Sues Home Repair Business For Allegedly Defrauding Consumers
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…]
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…]
Is Somebunny Missing A Wascally Wabbit?
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police posted a notice on the department’s Facebook page regarding a “wascally wabbit,” a bunny rabbit that apparently hopped away. The officer who wrote the notice had some fun: If somebunny is missing their pet rabbit, found on the 100 block of Forest Blvd., Bugs[Read More…]
