Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Attention all Park Forest procrastinators. Just a reminder that your 2018-19 Village of Park Forest vehicle stickers must be purchased and properly displayed on all vehicles registered in the Village of Park Forest by the end of the business day on April 30, 2018 to avoid late fees[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Park Forest Commission on Human Relations to Host Lecture Series on Race Beginning April 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations will host its first in a series of lectures on race on Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m. at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard. The first lecture will feature a conversation on the reality of[Read More…]
Over a Dozen Defendants Charged in Federal Drug Probe on West Side of Chicago
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—April 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Over a dozen individuals, including the owner of an auto body shop where drugs were stashed, were charged as part of a federal investigation into drug trafficking on the West Side of Chicago. The investigation, dubbed “Operation Broken Roe,” centered on drug sales[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth and Newborn Daughter Make History Voting on Senate Floor
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 19, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Il) and her newborn daughter, Maile, made history today by voting on the Senate floor the day after Senate rules were changed allowing babies of its members into the Chamber. Senator Duckworth had encouraged the rule change since she wanted[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Files Lawsuit Against Illegal Lender
Madigan Alleges Future Income Payments LLC Defrauded Consumers out of Thousands of Dollars in Pension Benefits through Illegal Short-Term Loans Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—April 19, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Today, Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit filed in Sangamon County Circuit Court against Future Income Payments LLC (FIP) alleging the company illegally[Read More…]
National Student Walkout Against Gun Violence to Take Place on Friday, April 20
NATIONWIDE—(ENEWSPF)—April 19, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser On April 20th, the anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, American students will walk out of class and protest. This National Student Walkout is taking place due to continued failure of our leaders to pass laws that protect us from gun violence. Mass[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Questions National Guard Chief on Troop Deployment to the Border (Video)
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser At the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Meeting today, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Vice Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, questioned General Joseph Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard, on the Trump Administration’s deployment of National Guard troops to the Southwest border. Durbin also[Read More…]
North Suburban Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty to Causing More Than $24 Million in Tax Losses from Fraudulent Tax Schemes
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Barry Poticha, 73, of Northbrook and the bookkeeper for two Chicago-area staffing companies, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States. Poticha admitted in a plea agreement that he caused a total federal tax loss of more than[Read More…]
‘Heartland: Images of Small Town and Rural Midwest’ Exhibit Opens at Tall Grass Arts Association on April 27
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Tall Grass Arts Association’s next exhibit will be ‘Heartland: Images of Small Town and Rural Midwest.’ The exhibit will open Friday, April 27 and run through June 2. A reception will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 1 p.m. to 3[Read More…]
Sen. Durbin Questions FCC on Sinclair Dictating Content to Local News Stations While it Weighs Proposed Mega-Merger with Tribune
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser It has been reported that Sinclair Broadcast Group (Sinclair) required local news anchors at Sinclair-owned television stations across the country to deliver a scripted promotional message on-air. In response to this report, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today pressed Federal Communications Commission (FCC)[Read More…]
