Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A suburban Chicago man was sentenced May 6 to 16 years in federal prison for attempting to detonate an explosive device at a bar in downtown Chicago. ADEL DAOUD, 25, of Hillside, Ill., attempted to detonate what he thought was a 1,000-pound car bomb at a popular bar[Read More…]
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Leader of Armed Robbery Crew Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal judge has sentenced a Chicago man to 30 years in prison for leading an armed robbery crew that targeted stores on the city’s North and Northwest Sides. ROBERT L. BERRIOS, 51, committed 24 armed robberies or attempted armed robberies in 2012. His crew mainly struck at[Read More…]
Federal Jury in Chicago Convicts Southern California Man of Participating in Insider Trading Conspiracy
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury in Chicago has convicted a Southern California man of participating in an insider trading conspiracy that used inside information about an impending corporate acquisition to earn trading profits. ERIC WELLER, 54, of Hermosa Beach, Calif., was found guilty Tuesday of one count of conspiracy to[Read More…]
Real Estate Developer Indicted on Federal Bribery Charges in Connection with Northwest Side Redevelopment Project
A real estate developer has been indicted on federal bribery charges for allegedly steering private legal work to a Chicago alderman in an effort to influence and reward the alderman in connection with a permit and tax increment financing for a Northwest Side redevelopment project. CHARLES CUI, 48, of Lake[Read More…]
Freeport Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison on Drug Trafficking Charge
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Freeport man was sentenced April 9 by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala on a federal drug trafficking charge. FRANK HOWARD, 36, was sentenced to 15 years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release. The sentencing was announced by John R. Lausch, Jr., United[Read More…]
Gary Man Sentenced To 70 Months In Prison
For Distribution Of Cocaine and Possession Of A Firearm In Furtherance Of A Drug Trafficking Crime Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Terry Brown, 33, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph S. Van Bokkelen on his plea of guilty to distribution of cocaine and possession of a firearm in[Read More…]
Boys and Girls Club Alliance Supports Build Up Illinois Push for Capital Funding
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Youths around Illinois benefit greatly from the Boys and Girls Club experience. But if the facilities are in disrepair, these life-changing programs cannot have their intended impact. The Illinois Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs today joined Build Up Illinois for a Statehouse news conference supporting a new[Read More…]
House Progressive Caucus Endorses Senate Bills, Urges Vote on Reproductive Health Act
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the second time this session, members of the House Progressive Caucus announced their support for a package of legislative measure pending before the House. These bills, which have passed the Senate, tackle environmental justice, immigrant rights, criminal justice reform, and other subjects. The group also urged the[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Hosts Special Olympics
Over 150 Young Athletes Participate in Sports Event Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Last Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Marian Catholic High School was the host for the Region E Culminating Event for the Young Athletes of Special Olympics. Over 150 athletes between the ages of two and seven from Cook, Will, and[Read More…]
Why the Approach to Non-Partisan Elections is Important to the Citizens of the Village of Park Forest
Editor’s Note: We hope this is only the first of many articles from the Park Forest Nonpartisan Local Government Committee to help educate the public on how elections work and can work better, in Park Forest. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Many communities hold non-partisan elections. However, Park Forest’s approach to non-partisan[Read More…]
