Dean Sentenced For Embezzling More Than $650,000 From Student Organization Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A former college dean has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for embezzling more than $650,000 from a national student organization working to improve minority representation in the pharmacy industry. While serving as the volunteer Executive[Read More…]
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Rep. Kelly Underscores Importance of Increased Mental Health Care Access for Black Americans
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released the following statement underscoring the importance of mental health care access, especially mental health care access among Black Americans: “Data shows that both new instances of mental health issues and exacerbation of existing mental health[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly Introduces Health Equity and Accountability Act
This legislation would address social determinants of health, improve access for underserved communities, address maternal health and mental health crises, gun violence, and more. Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). HEAA is a comprehensive[Read More…]
Manager Mick Reports: Hydrant Flushing, Housing Fair, Market Returns
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick shared at Monday’s meeting of the Village Board that hydrant flushing has begun in Park Forest. Additionally, there will be a Housing Fair and House Tour on Saturday, May 7, which is also the day that the Main Street Market returns. The Main[Read More…]
Finance Director Presents the Next Budget
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Finance Director Mark Pries presented next year’s budget to the Village Board Monday night, a process Pries described as “continuous.” Board members received draft copies of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. The draft of the budget will be available tomorrow on the Village website for those who[Read More…]
Rich Township Students Excel in National Poster Art Competition
Rich Township-(ENEWSPF)- Rich Township High School District 227 has 14 student participants that have placed in The Links, Incorporated National Poster Art Competition via the South Suburban Chapter. This year’s theme was Social Justice. The students will be honored at a virtual ceremony on Friday, April 29. The National Poster[Read More…]
Former Crestwood Mayor Louis Presta Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison for Participating in Bribery Scheme
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former mayor of Crestwood, Ill., was sentenced April 25 to a year in federal prison for improperly soliciting and receiving benefits from a representative of a red-light camera company that provided services to the Chicago suburb. LOUIS PRESTA, 71, of Crestwood, pleaded guilty last year to one[Read More…]
Weatherization and Beyond Program Available to Village Residents
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest and the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA) are offering a weatherization program for village residents on Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The weatherization program provides income-qualified residents[Read More…]
Domestic Battery Reports Dominate Police Calls Through April 11, 2022
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police responded to four incidents during the week of April 5 through April 11, 2022. All involved alleged reports of domestic battery. Reports of Domestic Battery Sauk Village Man Charged Omarion MJ Roberts, 18, 1616 216th Place, Sauk Village, was arrested on April 6 and[Read More…]
Hammond Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison on Firearm Offense
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Edward Timothy Rzasa, 49 years old, of Hammond, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge James Moody on his plea of guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Rzasa was sentenced to 33 months in prison[Read More…]
