Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Troy Kidwell, 39, Portage, Indiana was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon upon his plea of guilty to Attempted Enticement of a Minor; Receipt of Child Pornography; Possession of Child Pornography; and Distribution of Child Pornography announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Kidwell[Read More…]
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John Chambers-Thigpen of Park Forest Makes the 2021 Fall Lewis University’s Dean’s List
Romeoville, IL-(ENEWSPF)- John Chambers-Thigpen of Park Forest, IL, was recently honored by Lewis University. Chambers-Thigpen is studying Business Administration at Lewis University and made the 2021 Fall Dean’s List. Just over 1,400 students were honored on the Lewis University Dean’s List for the 2021 Fall Semester. To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum[Read More…]
Kortni Robinson Makes Carthage College Dean’s List for Fall 2021
Kenosha, WI-(ENEWSPF)- Carthage College has named Kortni Robinson from Park Forest to its dean’s list for academic excellence during the fall 2021 semester. Dean’s list honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester. Kortni Robinson[Read More…]
Caleb Peacock Named to Wheaton College Dean’s List for Fall 2021 Semester
Wheaton, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Wheaton College student, Caleb Peacock of University Park, IL, was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. To earn Dean’s List honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the[Read More…]
Sydnie Wilson of Park Forest Named to Dean’s List at Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sydnie Wilson of Park Forest, IL was named to the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed fall 2021 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester[Read More…]
Obituary: Alan (Al) P. Sturges
Alan (Al) P. Sturges (87) of Park Forest, Illinois passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. Al is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara Graves Sturges; his sons, Andrew and Britt; his daughter, Leah Sturges Mayer (David); his grandsons, Micah (Kate), Caleb and August Mayer; his brother, Guy[Read More…]
Two More Defendants Added to Federal Indictment Alleging Fraud Scheme at Chicago Elementary School
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An ongoing federal investigation into an alleged fraud scheme at a Chicago elementary school has resulted in charges against two new defendants. An eleven-count superseding indictment unsealed today in U.S. District Court in Chicago alleges that SARAH JACKSON ABEDELAL carried out a fraud scheme while serving as Principal[Read More…]
Cook County and CEDA Announce Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Office of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA) announced a new program to assist low-income residents with water utility bills. Funded with dollars provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, the Low-income Household Water Assistance Program[Read More…]
Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways Urges Caution as Winter Storm Approaches: Storm Warning
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) is deploying crews as a storm system moves into the region. A winter storm warning for the southern portion of the County and winter weather advisory in central and northern Cook County have been issued by the National Weather[Read More…]
Prairie State College to Operate Virtually on Thursday, Feb. 17 Due to Inclement Weather
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions, and for the safety of employees and students, Prairie State College will operate virtually Thursday Feb. 17. Classes will still be held in virtual format and College faculty and staff will be available via email. Updates will be posted on the[Read More…]





