WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2009.  Four Miami-area residents pleaded guilty today in connection with a $10 million Medicare fraud scheme involving HIV infusion clinics, Acting Assistant Attorney General Rita M. Glavin of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta of the Southern District of Florida announced today. Dr. Roberto Rodriguez,[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2009.  A former State Department employee was sentenced today to 12 months of probation and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service for illegally accessing more than 150 confidential passport application files, Acting Assistant Attorney General Rita M. Glavin of the Criminal Division announced. Dwayne F. Cross,[Read More…]

ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As President Barack Obama moves past his first 50 days in office, over half of Americans (55%) give him positive ratings for the overall job that he is doing, with 17% saying he is doing an excellent job and almost two in five (38%) saying he is doing[Read More…]

Robert Beadle uses a black light to show the colors of the minerals in various rocks. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club met the evening of Tuesday, March 10th at Freedom Hall, Park Forest , IL . Members discussed having a booth this summer at[Read More…]

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director What is it about sex? Ah, let me rephrase that now that I have your interest: What is it about sex and the First Amendment? From censors who attack music — often under misimpressions about sexual[Read More…]

(Photo: FORD.COM) Car Talk By: Jonathan R. Pitman For over 30 years the F-150 has evolved into a national icon priding itself on the title built Ford tough. However, since the rise in gas prices the best selling pickup is forced into defensive mode to compete with other trucks with[Read More…]

The Blackhawks’ Tommy Hawk will appear at Sertoma Centre’s BIG Even Fundraiser. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tommy Hawk is a symbol for one of hockey’s most promising teams, and for one night, the Chicago Blackhawks mascot will be on hand to pose for photos at Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event Fundraiser[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Mayor John A. Ostenburg was among approximately 2,500 elected municipal officials from across the country attending the 2009 Congressional City Conference of the National League of Cities (NLC). Mayor Ostenburg provided officials in Park Forest with summary updates from the conference, which he says offered “a[Read More…]

Rosemary Piser Associate Editor We have received inquiries from candidates seeking elected office in other communities about participating in eNews Park Forest’s election activities. In order to provide as extensive coverage of the April elections as possible, if you are a declared candidate for elected office and would like to[Read More…]