The funding package includes Rep. Kelly’s Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, $50 Million in Community Projects, Violence Prevention Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations, which includes her bipartisan bill, the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act,[Read More…]
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April Showered with Library Events
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Public Library has you covered in April with a variety of special events ranging from a free murder mystery, discussions of novels about art forgeries and friendships, poetry, and a virtual event with a top comedic actor. Yes, April is showered with the best[Read More…]
Two Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Violently Robbing Suburban Chicago Jewelry Store
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal judge Thursday sentenced two men to federal prison for stealing expensive watches and jewelry at gunpoint, robbing a suburban Chicago jewelry store. TOBIAS DIGGS, 28, of Chicago, and JOSHUA MCCLELLAN, 32, of Oak Lawn, Ill., robbed Razny Jewelers in Hinsdale, Ill., on the morning of March[Read More…]
Chicago Woman Who Cashed Her Deceased Grandmother’s Pension Checks Convicted
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury has convicted a Chicago woman on fraud and tax offenses for cashing her deceased grandmother’s pension checks and preparing false tax returns. EUNICE SALLEY, also known as “Eunice Salley Dobyns,” “Oya Awanata-Bey,” and “Oya Awanata,” 37, was found guilty on all 29 counts against her,[Read More…]
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Indicted on Federal Racketeering and Bribery Charges
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal grand jury in Chicago Wednesday indicted former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives MICHAEL J. MADIGAN on racketeering and bribery charges for allegedly using his official position to corruptly solicit and receive personal financial rewards for himself and his associates. The 22-count indictment accuses Madigan[Read More…]
FBI Continues to Investigate Bomb Threats to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Houses of Worship
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The FBI is continuing to aggressively investigate the ongoing nationwide bomb threats targeting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, houses of worship, and other faith-based and academic institutions. From January 4 to February 16, a total of 57 institutions across the country were targeted. The bomb threats have been[Read More…]
Driver Charged with Aggravated Driving Under the Influence-Death in Fatal Single Car Crash
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Midlothian man was charged with aggravated driving under the influence-death in the crash on Wildwood Drive Sunday that left one man dead. Police investigated the fatal single-car crash on Feb 27, 2022, that occurred at approximately 1 AM on the 400 block of Wildwood Drive, according[Read More…]
President Biden Nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- President Joe Biden Friday nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the United States Supreme Court. She is the first African American woman to be nominated to the high court, fulfilling a campaign promise of candidate Biden. She also represents many overlooked or not considered at all[Read More…]
Single-Car Crash on Wildwood Sunday Leaves One Man Dead
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In a statement Sunday, Park Forest Police said they suspect alcohol consumption was involved in a single-car crash that left one man dead. The incident happened in the early morning Sunday on Wildwood Drive. One man is in custody. According to police, officers and paramedics responded to[Read More…]
Portage Man Sentenced to 300 Months In Prison
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Troy Kidwell, 39, Portage, Indiana was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon upon his plea of guilty to Attempted Enticement of a Minor; Receipt of Child Pornography; Possession of Child Pornography; and Distribution of Child Pornography announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Kidwell[Read More…]
