Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- City of Chicago Alderman WILLIE B. COCHRAN pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal fraud charge for pocketing money from a charitable fund intended to help families and children in his South Side ward. Cochran, 66, of Chicago, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. The conviction is[Read More…]
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Trump-Pence Admin Refuses to Join with 30+ Countries Calling for Investigation In Chechnya
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Wednesday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization — responded to the Trump-Pence administration’s refusal to join more than 30 countries in calling for a thorough investigation into the ongoing anti-LGBTQ crimes against humanity occurring in[Read More…]
FBI: Two Charged Following Arrest in Merrillville, Indiana
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Reilly Jackson, Jr, 23, of Griffith, Indiana was charged in a criminal complaint with conspiracy to commit robbery affecting commerce following his arrest on March 18, 2019, in Merrillville, Indiana, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. In addition, Delvin Perkins, 23, of South Holland, Illinois was charged in a criminal complaint with[Read More…]
Hula Hoop Fitness at the Park Forest Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Do you remember the Hula Hoop? Do you still have one? Looking to get fit and have fun at the same time? The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will host a class, Hula Hoop Fitness on Saturday, April 6 10:00am. Wake up and warm up with Hula[Read More…]
Park Forest Library: How to Apply for Jobs Online
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- What are the best techniques for applying for jobs online? Learn the best tips at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd. The Librarey will host a special workshop, Applying for Jobs Online on Monday, April 8 from 11:00 a.m.-.2:00 p.m. Join Kisha Brown for a[Read More…]
Food for Fines at Crete Public Library: a Win-Win for Library Patrons and the Crete Township Pantry
Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Crete Public Library will offer patrons a way to avoid paying fines for overdue items while supporting the Crete Township Food Pantry at the same time during National Library Week. Beginning Monday, April 8, the library will deduct $1 from fines due for each non-expired item donated[Read More…]
Manager Mick Reports Another Honor for the Mayor
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Vehicle stickers are on sale, there’s a weekly Lenten Fish Fry at St. Irenaeus, the Aqua Center is now taking early registration, and retiring Mayor John Ostenburg has received another honor. Village Manager Tom Mick highlighted these and other items during his report to the Village Board[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly, Park Forest Youth Commission to Hold Youth Job Fairs
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Youth Job Expo for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 23 on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, in the Media Center of Rich South High School, 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park. More than[Read More…]
District 163 STEAMs Ahead with $2.3 Million Grant
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will collaborate with Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE), a non-profit community-based organization, on the STEAM Ahead project. The U.S. Department of Education’s Assistance for Arts Education Development and Dissemination grant program awarded CAPE, in partnership with School District 163, a[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Library to Offer Coffee Hour for Service Members
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Starting Friday, March 29 at 9:00am, the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will be hosting a coffee hour for veterans and active-duty service members. Coffee & Conversation will be held on the last Friday of each month and service members will be treated to free[Read More…]
