Ex-Rochelle doctor charged in 19-count Medicare fraud case
A federal grand jury in Rockford indicted Dr. Vincenzo Lorenzo Traina and Kim Schindler on 19 counts of mail and false statement fraud tied to Medicare Medicaid claims totaling over 22 thousand dollars. The scheme involved falsified medical records and a related insurance fraud case arising from a Rochelle traffic accident. The defendants face up to 5 years per count plus fines and restitution. the case is in federal court with AUSA John G. McKenzie leading prosecution.
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Polo Teachers Seek Two Year Contract Agreement
Polo schoolteachers and Superintendent Don Hay reached a two year contract proposal after about 34 hours of talks on Thursday night. Details are not released awaiting full faculty vote after Christmas vacation. The district has held roughly 12 to 13 negotiating sessions since summer as 877 students and 52 teachers start the year. Deb Cheek, the teachers' chief negotiator, could not be reached for comment.
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Mount Morris approves two tax anticipation warrants
Mount Morris board approves issuing two tax anticipation warrants totaling 100000 for temporary cash flow. Superintendent Ed Olds says warrants are to cover current bills and avoid poor finances, with a plan for a long term financial strategy after two failed referendums. The district previously issued 775000 in TAWs last year and plans 600000 this year. new hires for bus aides and a potential volunteer aide for first grade are also on the agenda.
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Mary Francis
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