Urbana, IL-(ENEWSPF)- U.S. Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on August 17 cited “the extreme danger to the community” posed by defendant James L. Williams, 39, of Charleston, Ill., and granted the government’s request that Williams remain in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. Williams, of the 500 block of[Read More…]
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Gary Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking Crime
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Varnell Dixon, 24, of Gary, Indiana, pled guilty to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. In the plea agreement, the parties agreed that the Court should impose the statutory mandatory minimum five year term of imprisonment. In the plea agreement,[Read More…]
Latin King Gang Member Sentenced To 87 Months In Prison
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Mark Toney, 41, of Schererville, Indiana, and a member of the Chicago-based Latin Kings street gang, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Philip P. Simon to 87 months in prison and 2 years of supervised release following his guilty plea to conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity,[Read More…]
Feds Charge Richton Park and Joliet Men With Sex Trafficking
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two men have been indicted on federal sex trafficking charges for allegedly recruiting three victims, including a child, to engage in commercial sex acts by means of force, threats of force, fraud, and coercion. KENDALL GUYTON, 25, of Joliet, and GREGORY INGRAM, 41, of Richton Park, are charged[Read More…]
Rockford Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison on Child Pornography Charges
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Rockford man was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard to 12 years in federal prison, to be followed by 15 years of court-supervised release, on child pornography charges. DONOVAN HEIDENREICH, 25, pleaded guilty on March 13, 2020, to charges of transportation of child pornography[Read More…]
IHDA Extends Emergency Rental Assistance Application to Aug. 28
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to the recent power outages affecting many areas of south suburban Cook County, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has extended the application deadline for Emergency Rental Assistance to August 28, 2020. If you need assistance applying, please call our offices to schedule an appointment. We are following COVID-19 precautions and will[Read More…]
Yarbrough Files in Support 0f Lawsuit Against Trump
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough on Wednesday announced that she has filed a court declaration in favor of a federal lawsuit against Donald Trump and other defendants. “As the Clerk of one of the largest election authorities in the country, I took an oath to the people[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Works Cleans Up Monday Post Derecho Tornado
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A week after the derecho tornado that swept through Park Forest, Park Forest Public Works crews were out cleaning up, removing branches from the parkways. The photo above was taken on Monday, August 17, 2020, by eNews Park Forest reader Daniel Karwatka near Homan Avenue and Illinois[Read More…]
Rich Township High School to Begin School Year Virtually
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dr. Johnnie Thomas, Superintendent of Rich Township High School District 227, announced this week that Rich Township High School will begin the 2020-2021 school year virtually. In a letter to Rich Township families, Dr. Thomas said, “With health and safety remaining our top priority, Rich Township High School[Read More…]
14 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 14 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase. Fourteen counties[Read More…]
