Dieterich, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A downstate legislator is the primary sponsor of a bill to make remote testimony for victims under 13 years of age the standard practice in alleged abuse cases. The Illinois House Judiciary Criminal Committee advanced the legislation by State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dietrich). House Bill 2607 establishes a[Read More…]
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Veterans: Cook County Partners with Rebuilding Together to Repair Your Homes
The $1.25 million program will improve at least 30 veteran-owned homes over two years Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the call for applications for the County’s Department of Veterans Affairs home repair program. The county has a partnership with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago. Cook County[Read More…]
School Districts Shine in Black History Performing Arts Showcase
The Black History Performing Arts Showcase, a collaborative effort between a number of local school districts.
Governors State University’s Dance Company Will “RISE UP” to Social Injustice Through Dance
Join the Governors State University (GSU) Dance Company as they dance for social justice in their upcoming production: RISE UP! Truth to Power.
Princess Offord Named to UM Fall 2022 Dean’s Honor Roll
Princess Offord, of University Park, IL, was named to the University of Mississippi’s Fall 2022 Honor Roll lists.
Gary Man Sentenced to 240 Months in Prison
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Joshua Jensen, 27 years old, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced to 240 months in prison by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon on his plea of guilty to production of child pornography announced by United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Besides the 240 months in prison,[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Announces Second-Quarter 2023 Honor Roll
Marian Catholic High School announces that 74% of its student body earned spots on Second-Quarter Honor Roll of the 2022-2023 school year.
Park Forest Student Kortni Robinson Travels to France with Carthage College
Kenosha, WI-(ENEWSPF)- Kortni Robinson of Park Forest, IL, traveled to France with Carthage College. She did so for a modern languages course titled J-Term in Paris: A Capital Experience in January. This is not the first time Kortni Robinson made the news for eNews Park Forest. The school named her[Read More…]
OPT IN as Park Forest Renews Municipal Aggregation Program
Park Forest renewed its municipal aggregation program with supplier MC Squared to reduce the village’s carbon emissions.
Durbin, Blumenthal, Hirono Introduce Bill To Protect Children’s Online Privacy
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and others introduced legislation to strengthen online privacy protections for children.
