Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Naperville man pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of child pornography and traveling to engage in sexual conduct with a minor. JEREMIAH HARRIS, 22, of Naperville, Ill., pleaded guilty to one count of receipt of child pornography and one count of traveling with the intent to[Read More…]
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In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb: Library Announces March Events
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- While it might not seem like it, Spring is on the way, and the Park Forest Public Library has a few ideas for March to help you pass the time while you wait. The No Pressure Community Read book for March is “The Maid,” a novel by[Read More…]
Trustee Slone Eyes New Position in General Assembly
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Trustee Erin Slone, who was narrowly elected to the village board in April of 2021, has thrown her name into the ring as a challenger in the Democratic primary for the newly remapped 79th Illinois House district and is currently circulating nominating petitions. The primary[Read More…]
New Illinois House Remap Keeps Park Forest Split in Two*
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The new Illinois House district remap, which takes effect next year, Park Forest will remain split in two — with some changes. Right now, Park Forest is represented by Anthony DeLuca in the 80th district and a small section by Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin in the 38th. Both[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Chief Christopher Mannino Announces Retirement
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After a quarter-century of service, Park Forest Police Chief Christopher Mannino will retire his badge. The Chief announced his plans Wednesday night on his personal Facebook account. We confirmed Chief Mannino’s plans to retire with Village Manager Tom Mick. The Manager indicated, a bit tongue in cheek,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Investigate Shooting & Armed Robbery
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery and shooting that occurred on February 5, 2022 shortly after 8:00 pm on the 0-100 block of Krotiak Road. According to police, as the victim arrived to a residence, he was allegedly confronted by three men[Read More…]
Federal Jury Convicts Man of Illegally Selling “Ghost Gun” in Chicago Suburb
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury has convicted a man on a firearm charge for illegally selling a “ghost gun” to a convicted felon in a Chicago suburb. The jury in U.S. District Court in Chicago on Thursday convicted JOSEPH GHANDOUR of illegally selling an AR-15 rifle to the felon during[Read More…]
Tinley Park Dentist Charged With Orchestrating $1.2 Million Fraud Scheme
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An suburban Chicago dentist with a practice in Tinley Park fraudulently obtained $1.2 million in medical care loans for purported dental work that was never performed, according to a federal fraud charge. MICHAEL D. EGAN, 58, of Orland Park, Ill., is charged with one count of wire fraud[Read More…]
Convicted Felon Admits Illegally Possessing Semi-Automatic Rifle at Veterans Affairs Hospital in Chicago
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A convicted felon pleaded guilty to a federal firearm violation for illegally possessing a semi-automatic rifle at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago. BERNARD HARVEY, JR., 43, of Indianapolis, Ind., pleaded guilty to one count of illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The charge[Read More…]
Illinois Attorney Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Bankruptcy Fraud
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An Illinois attorney has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for committing bankruptcy fraud. U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston imposed the sentence Wednesday on KEVIN O. JOHNSON, also known as “K.O. Johnson,” 55, of Sycamore, Ill. A jury in August convicted Johnson on bankruptcy fraud[Read More…]
