Scheme Involved Red-Light Camera Services Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former mayor of Crestwood, Ill., Louis Presta, pleaded guilty to a federal corruption charge and admitted improperly soliciting and receiving benefits from a representative of a red-light camera company that provided services to the southwest suburb. LOUIS PRESTA, 71, of Crestwood, pleaded[Read More…]
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A Slow Fire Burning: Park Forest Library Announces December Events
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Looking for a slow fire burning to keep warm as the weather cools? With the approaching holidays, the Park Forest Public Library announced reading suggestions and craft activities in keeping with the season. December’s No Pressure Community Read book is “A Slow Fire Burning” by Paula Hawkins.[Read More…]
Spartan Product Nick Lopez To Serve As 10th Football Coach at Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Seeking to build on his success as a Spartan athlete and a sterling reputation as an assistant coach and program builder, Nick Lopez will take over the reins as head football coach at Marian Catholic High School. Serving most recently as Offensive Coordinator in his current four-year[Read More…]
Prairie State College Hosts 10th Anniversary Veterans Day Ceremony
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) hosted a 10th Anniversary Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11, in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium. Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Howard Robinson, President of the Olympia Fields Library Board of Trustees, delivered the keynote address. “Today, we honor our veterans from[Read More…]
Prairie State College Speech Team Earns Awards at Recent Tournaments
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Prairie State College (PSC) Speech Team has earned several awards in recent tournaments, including first place in Novice Persuasive Speaking. On Saturday, October 16, the team competed at the McHenry County College Crystal Clear Tournament and earned fourth place in the Individual Event Sweepstakes. PSC student[Read More…]
Thomas Canty of Park Forest named to Lawrence University’s 2021 Dean’s List
Appleton, WI-(ENEWSPF)- Thomas Canty of Park Forest, IL has been named to the Lawrence University Dean’s List for 2021, an annual honor roll of students demonstrating exemplary academic performance. The Dean’s List is compiled at the end of the academic year once all grades have been recorded. To make the Dean’s[Read More…]
Orbert Davis’ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Pays Tribute to Freddie Hubbard With Forward Momentum Concert November 20
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), under the direction of artistic director and co-founder Orbert Davis, brings “Forward Momentum” to Governors State University (GSU) Center for Performing Arts (the Center) for one night only: Saturday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. This cross-generational concert will showcase notable, up-and-coming musicians alongside Orbert Davis[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Announces Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Investments for Illinois
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Tuesday, Rep. Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), announced critical investments for Illinois that have been included in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which Rep. Kelly voted to pass last Friday. Illinois recently received a C- rating on its infrastructure report card from the American Society of Civil[Read More…]
Free Vaccination Clinics for Kids 5-11 at Southland College Prep
Saturday ‘Family Vaccination’ Clinics Added to Initiative Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School will host Saturday vaccination clinics for children 5 to 11, providing an opportunity for an entire family to be vaccinated, beginning November 13, 2021. Southland College Prep began last summer to host its Wednesday[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Celebrates House Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Rep. Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), voted to pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which will invest in repairing our roads and bridges and create millions of jobs. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will soon be signed into law by President Biden. “Today is an historic[Read More…]
