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Chicago Woman Sentenced to One Year and One Day of Imprisonment

Following Conviction for Conspiracy to Corruptly Obstruct, Influence, and Impede an Official Proceeding Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Janette Ingram, 29, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge James T. Moody to twelve months and one day of imprisonment following her guilty plea to conspiracy to corruptly obstruct, influence,[Read More…]

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Child Sexual Predators Sentenced for Sexual Abuse and Online Exploitation

Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- An Indianapolis man and woman were each sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a child, including producing child pornography with the minor victim, and for distributing and receiving child pornography. A federal grand jury previously indicted them and two others in September 2019. Bennie[Read More…]

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Indiana Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Attempted Child Sex Crimes in Central Illinois

Urbana, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Senior U.S. District Judge Michael M. Mihm on May 10 sentenced Caleb Hickman, 46, of Granger, Ind., to serve 180 months (15 years) in federal prison for attempted enticement, sexual exploitation of a minor and attempted receipt of child pornography. On Jan. 6, 2021, Hickman entered pleas of[Read More…]

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Suburban Chicago Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charge

For Misappropriating Hundreds of Thousands From Non-Profit Organization Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A suburban Chicago man admitted in federal court May 12 that he fraudulently misappropriated hundreds of thousands of dollars from a non-profit organization for physically and psychologically challenged children. STUART NITZKIN, 45, of Deerfield, Ill., pleaded guilty to one count[Read More…]

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Rep. Kelly Leads Letter to Biden Administration Requesting Vaccines for Homebound Population

Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) this week led a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House COVID-19 Coordinator Jeff Zients requesting that the Biden Administration prioritize plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccinations to homebound people across the United States. “Many homebound people live with[Read More…]

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You May Qualify for a Discount on Your Internet Bill: Rep. Kelly

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) Wednesday highlighted the launch of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program and urged eligible constituents to enroll to receive a discount on their monthly internet bill. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a groundbreaking new program that will help economically vulnerable Americans afford their monthly[Read More…]

Chief Mitchell R. Davis III, chief of police of the Hazel Crest Police Department, is the first Black president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief Davis began his career in law enforcement in Park Forest.

Former Park Forest Police Officer Installed as 73rd President of Illinois Chiefs’ Assoc.

Chief Davis is the Association’s First Black President Chief Mitchell R. Davis III, chief of police of the Hazel Crest Police Department, was installed Friday, April 30, 2021, as president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. The ceremony occurred at Homewood-Flossmoor High School with family members and other[Read More…]

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