Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Department of Defense announced December 14 the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Pfc. Joshua Mikeasky, 19, from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, died Dec. 13, 2018, at Bagram Airfield, Bagram District, Parwan Province, Afghanistan, from a non-combat related incident. The incident is under investigation. Pfc.[Read More…]
Month: December 2018
Park Permit Lottery Slated for Saturday, February 2, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Are you thinking summer yet? An important step in welcoming the warmer months is coming soon: The Park Forest Recreation and Parks Department will hold its Annual Park Permit Lottery on Saturday, February 2, 2019, beginning at 9 a.m. at Park Forest’s Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive.[Read More…]
Begin the New Year with First Day in Nature in Central Park Wetlands
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Ring in the new year in the Central Park Wetlands. An invitation is hereby extended to all residents of the Village of Park Forest for a unique gathering. Members of the Park Forest Recreation and Parks Advisory Board invite you to the “First Day in Nature” walk[Read More…]
Federal Grand Jury Indictment Says Doctor Allegedly Approved Medically Unnecessary Tests Billed to Medicare
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a physician on fraud charges for allegedly approving medically unnecessary diagnostic tests that were billed to Medicare. While working for Chicago-based Grand Medical Clinic Inc., DR. OMAR GARCIA prescribed and authorized ultrasounds, percutaneous allergen tests and nerve transmission tests for[Read More…]
West Suburban Sex Trafficker Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison
Sex Trafficking Children Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An Oak Park man has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for sex trafficking several children in the Chicago area. ALLEN YOUNG trafficked and facilitated the prostitution of four young girls in the Chicago area, and he attempted to traffic a fifth. Young[Read More…]
Man Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Federal Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Bomb-making Materials
Also Pled Guilty to Violating Terms of Federal Supervised Release Terre Haute, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Justin A. Vangilder, 29, of West Terre Haute, was recently sentenced in United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. On November 29, 2018, United States District Court Judge William T. Lawrence sentenced Vangilder to forty-two[Read More…]
New Carlisle Man Charged With Mail Fraud
South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A New Carlisle, Indiana man, Kevin Clinton, 61 years old, has been charged with four counts of mail fraud, announced United States Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II. U.S. Attorney Kirsch said, “Schemes, like those allegedly engaged in by Mr. Clinton, to steal large sums of money from[Read More…]
Former South Bend Resident Charged With Mail Fraud
Allegedly Scammed Elderly Investors South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Sven Eric Marshall, 61 years old, formerly of South Bend, Indiana, has been charged with five counts of mail fraud, announced United States Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II. U.S. Attorney Kirsch said, “Elder abuse scams, such as the scheme alleged in this case,[Read More…]
Girl Missing from Steger FOUND SAFE
From Steger Police on Sunday, Dec. 16, 12:30 p.m.: Karissa was located safe. She was located at a hotel and is safe. Her family is going to be with her. Thank You to everyone that helped. Thanks to the Missing Persons Awareness Network for your assistance. Steger, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police are[Read More…]
Chicago Woman Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
Bogus Event Ticket Business Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago woman has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for operating a multi-million dollar fraud scheme that duped investors into believing she could earn profits on the secondary market for concert and sports tickets. TRACY MONTI fraudulently obtained more than $5[Read More…]