UPDATE from Park Forest Police Friday: “After extensive work by our Investigations Division and assistance from other law enforcement partners, Ms. West was located unharmed. We’d like to thank the public for sharing our Silver Alert and assisting with the search. The original post has been updated as well.” Park[Read More…]
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Park Forest Civic Leadership Academy Seeks Applicants for Fall Program
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Civic Leadership Academy is currently accepting applications for the fall program. The program helps area residents further their understanding of the community and its leadership by: Exposing participants to a host of current and future area leaders Challenging participants to critically think about how[Read More…]
District 227 Considering Closure of Rich East, Other Options to Address Deterioration, Student Body Numbers
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest’s Rich East High School could be closing. Tuesday evening, District 227 board members considered options for remedying the district’s deteriorating buildings and a student body district officials say no longer warrants three high schools. District 227 plans to hold community forums over the next month[Read More…]
Park Forest Water Remains Safe to Drink Newly-released Report Confirms
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest released a statement regarding the continued safe quality of water in town. “Park Forest’s water supply is in good standing,” the statement affirms. The entire statement follows: With the recent news of high levels of lead content in the drinking water of[Read More…]
Call for Auditions: Fun Home at the Drama Group
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group in Chicago Heights has issued a call for auditions for the musical Fun Home, directed by Stacy Louise. A bit about the play: When her father dies unexpectedly, Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man[Read More…]
Former Village of Posen President Guilty of Embezzlement
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former president of the village of Posen pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to charges he embezzled money from the south suburb and spent it at casinos. DONALD W. SCHUPEK, 79, of Posen, pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement. The conviction carries a maximum penalty of[Read More…]
Highland, Indiana Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison
For Production and Possession Of Child Pornography Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Alan Piwowar, 34, of Highland, Indiana was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph S. Van Bokkelen after pleading guilty to production and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Piwowar was sentenced to serve a total of 360[Read More…]
Latin King Gang Member Sentenced To Life in Prison
For Racketeering Conspiracy Including Murder of Innocent Victim and Drug Conspiracy Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Robert Nieto, also known as “Cowboy,” 45, of Gary, Indiana, and a member of the Chicago-based Latin Kings, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Phillip Simon following his conviction at trial last May of conspiracy to participate[Read More…]
Elkhart, Indiana Man Sentenced To 120 Months In Prison
For Possession Of Child Pornography After Previous Conviction For Similar Federal Offenses South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Steven Perry, age 55, of Elkhart, Indiana, was sentenced before United States District Court Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr. upon his plea of guilty to possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Perry was[Read More…]
Silicon Valley Computer Executive Convicted of Defrauding Investors After Soliciting Money via Crowdfunding
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury in Chicago has convicted a Silicon Valley businessman of defrauding investors in his computer companies after soliciting and obtaining some of the money via crowdfunding. JEFFREY BATIO, 50, of Santa Clara, Calif., was found guilty Friday of all 12 counts against him, including six counts[Read More…]
