CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—May 14, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser U.S. District Judge Robert W. Gettleman sentenced Melvin Reynolds, 66, last week to six months in federal prison for failing to file federal income tax returns for calendar years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Reynolds, a former member of the U.S. House of[Read More…]
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St. Peters Woman Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulent Preparation of Bankruptcy Petitions
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On May 10, 2018, Phebe Ibrahim, formerly known as “Phebe Khan,” age 50, of St. Peters, Missouri, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud and related charges, announced Donald S. Boyce, U. S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. Ibrahim was previously charged[Read More…]
Herrin Resident Charged With Robbery of Marion Gas Station
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The FBI reports that a Herrin resident was charged with the robbery of a Marion, Illinois gas station. On May 8, 2018, Travis J. Taylor, of Herrin, Illinois, was charged by indictment with Interference with Commerce by Robbery, in violation of the Hobbs Act, United States Attorney for[Read More…]
Police: Man With Revoked License Registered Car In Deceased Mother’s Name
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s not our favorite thing to read about on Mother’s Day; nor is this our favorite story to report on Mother’s Day. A Park Forest man was arrested on April 30 and charged with one felony count of aggravated driving while license was revoked and one felony count[Read More…]
Felony Aggravated Driving While License Revoked: Police Reports Through April 23, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These Park Forest Police blotter reports cover April 16 through April 23, 2018. Charges include someone charged as a fugitive from justice. Other charges include felony aggravated driving while license was revoked, DUIs, domestic battery, and municipal citations charging possession of cannabis. We are working to provide[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports For April 8 Through April 15, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These Park Forest Police blotter reports cover April 8 through April 15, 2018. Charges include a felony driving while license was revoked, DUIs, and municipal citations charging possession of cannabis. One driver who was issued a DUI had a BAC over three times the legal limit, according[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports For April 1 – April 7, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This police blotter report covers April 1 through April 7, 2018. Charges include obstructing identification, two DUIs, and driving while license was suspended. We are working to provide more details in reports now that we offer subscriptions. Thank you for your patience. Please look for more Wednesday, May[Read More…]
Wisconsin Woman Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison for Stealing More Than $2 Million from Illinois Companies
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Teresa L. Johnson, 43, of Gratiot, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala for stealing more than $2 million from her former employer and related companies. Johnson was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison, to be followed by three years[Read More…]
Two Women Sued by Attorney General Madigan for Allegedly Providing Fraudulent Immigration Services
Madigan Alleges Women Took Tens of Thousands of Dollars from Immigrants Seeking Help With Status in Separate Schemes En Español Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed two separate lawsuits against Elizabeth Olvera in Cook County and against Armendina “Dina” Romero in Winnebago County, alleging in both[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports: March 21 – March 31, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This police blotter report covers March 21 through March 31 2018. Charges include operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, a DUI, and felony unauthorized possession of prescription forms. eNews Park Forest reports this information because the public in the United States has the right to know. When[Read More…]





