Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Lajuan Fitzpatrick, 38, of Lake Station, Indiana, was convicted after a four-day jury trial before U.S. District Court Judge Philip P. Simon of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana and discharging a firearm causing death during this drug trafficking crime, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. The[Read More…]
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Plainfield Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Kevin Baker was a registered sex offender at the time of the offense Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced last Thursday that Kevin C. Baker, 56, Plainfield, Indiana, was sentenced in federal court, by U.S. District Judge James Patrick Hanlon, to 35 years in federal prison, after[Read More…]
Street Sweeping Begins Monday, Nov. 18
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Street sweeping begins Monday, November 18, in Park Forest. How Street Sweeping Works The street sweeper normally begins in the north part of Park Forest and continues south. The number of streets cleaned each day depends on the number of leaves and/or debris needing removal as[Read More…]
Former Village Trustee Steve Campbell Dies
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Former Park Forest trustee Steve Campbell has passed. Campbell was a local businessman who owned Campbell Furniture and Bingo City in the Norwood Square Shopping Center on Western Avenue in Park Forest for several years. Subsequent to that, Campbell served on the Park Forest Cable Commission before[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Queen of Hearts at Carlos Lorenzetti’s Now Tops $27,000; Drawing Tonight.
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic’s Queen of Hearts Raffle now tops $27,000. The 50/50 raffle has been rolling on and building for months. The Queen remains hidden. The next drawing is tonight at Carlo’s Restaurant & Lounge – Lorenzetti’s in Chicago Heights. Only those who buy tickets this week have a chance[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School to Host Second Open House
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School will hold its second Open House on Sunday, November 24 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The event, open to the public, is especially intended for prospective 7th and 8th-grade students and parents who are considering choosing Marian Catholic for their children’s education. Administrators, faculty, staff,[Read More…]
U.S. House Takes First Major Congressional Action on America’s Maternal Mortality Crisis with Rep. Kelly’s Bill
Passes bipartisan legislation to incentivize state-level Medicaid expansion to the entire postpartum period and invest in maternal-specific public health Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The U.S. House of Representative Health Subcommittee marked up and advanced two bills Wednesday aimed at ending America’s growing maternal mortality crisis. The first measure, the Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (MOMS)[Read More…]
Preckwinkle Announces Launch of Southland Development Authority
New initiative to grow economy in south suburbs and promote large-scale investments Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined Wednesday by business, philanthropic and community leaders for the launch of the Southland Development Authority (SDA), a new vehicle designed to grow the south suburban economy and promote[Read More…]
Governors State Celebrates Crowns on November 16 and 17
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- When the curtain rises for “Crowns: A Gospel Musical” at Governors State University on Nov. 16-17, it will fill the Center for Performing Arts with music and dance that celebrate black history and culture. It will also resonate with students who have explored its themes in special classroom projects this semester[Read More…]
100% of Direct Admit Illinois Freshmen Eligible for Governors State Scholarships
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Freshmen students who meet direct admission requirements for Governors State University (GSU) are guaranteed part—if not all—their tuition is paid thanks to the state’s AIM HIGH grant program, beginning fall 2020. Designed to provide incentives for high achieving students to stay in Illinois, AIM HIGH guarantees scholarships ranging from 25 to[Read More…]
