The Young Victim Was Allegedly Murdered by a Customer Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury today convicted a Chicago man on sex trafficking charges for arranging a commercial sex encounter for a 16-year-old girl that ended in the child’s murder in a south suburban garage. JOSEPH HAZLEY, 35, was convicted on[Read More…]
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Marian Catholic High School Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Veritas III Gala Raises More Than $113,000 for Scholarships Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic continued its year-long celebration of the school’s 60th Anniversary with Veritas III, a scholarship benefit held on February 22, 2019 in the Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, OP Leadership Center. Alumni, parents, faculty members, and friends gathered[Read More…]
Kokomo Man Charged with Extorting Sexual Images from Individuals
Fort Wayne, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A federal grand jury on February 27, 2019, returned a six-count superseding indictment against Bradley M. Cox, 28, of Kokomo, Indiana, in connection with alleged extorting sexual images from individuals, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. According to documents in this case, Mr. Cox allegedly gained access to a[Read More…]
Speaker Madigan on Past Complaints of Discrimination, Harassment
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan released a lengthy statement Tuesday afternoon regarding past complaints of discrimination and harassment involving Travis Shea. The statement follows: In February 2018, the Office of the Speaker released a summary of past complaints of discrimination and harassment. That document included descriptions of two[Read More…]
Village Stickers on Sale Now; Rates Increase May 1
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s that time of the year already. Sales of the Village of Park Forest vehicle sticker begin each year on March 1. The 2019-20 vehicle sticker may be purchased now at Village Hall or online. Vehicle stickers must be purchased and properly displayed on all vehicles registered[Read More…]
South Suburban Housing Center Receives Governor’s Conference Illinois Housing Counseling Agency of the Year Award
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, the Homewood based South Suburban Housing Center (SSHC), was awarded the distinction of 2019 Illinois Housing Counseling Agency of the Year at the Housing Champion Awards Ceremony conducted during the annual Governor’s Conference for Affordable Housing. Co-sponsor of the event, the Illinois Housing[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Seeks to Rename Olympia Fields Post Office for Tuskegee Airman Capt. Robert L. Martin
Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly concluded February by filing legislation to rename the Olympia Fields post office for Captain (USA, ret.) Robert L. Martin. Captain Martin was a member of the famous World War II Tuskegee Airmen. He served as a combat pilot in the 100th Fighter Squadron of the[Read More…]
Post Henry Pratt Tragedy, Heartland Blood Centers to Host Aurora Strong Blood Drive
HBC will donate $20 to the Aurora Strong Community Fund for every blood donation Aurora, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In a show of support for those impacted by the tragedy at Henry Pratt Company, Heartland Blood Centers (HBC), part of Versiti, will host the Aurora Strong blood drive on Tuesday, March 5 from 9 a.m.[Read More…]
Remembering Those Who Fell to Gun Violence, Congresswoman Robin Kelly Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Those Pictured Fell to Gun Violence in Chicago and were Remembered by Congresswoman Kelly Wednesday Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly voted in favor of the Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R. 8). This bipartisan legislation would ensure that a background check is conducted on every gun sale, thus closing loopholes[Read More…]
Husband and Wife Plead Guilty to Bank Robberies in Northern Illinois
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A husband and wife from Crystal Lake have pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple bank robberies in Northern Illinois. DANIEL R. PLUSHKIS, 27, pleaded guilty February 22, 2019, to three counts of bank robbery, and he admitted as part of a plea agreement that he committed two[Read More…]
