Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) is deploying crews as a storm system moves into the region. A winter storm warning for the southern portion of the County and winter weather advisory in central and northern Cook County have been issued by the National Weather[Read More…]
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Prairie State College to Operate Virtually on Thursday, Feb. 17 Due to Inclement Weather
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions, and for the safety of employees and students, Prairie State College will operate virtually Thursday Feb. 17. Classes will still be held in virtual format and College faculty and staff will be available via email. Updates will be posted on the[Read More…]
Chicago Attorney Convicted on False Statement and Tax Offenses
In Connection With Funds Received From Failed Bank Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury Monday convicted a Chicago attorney on false statement and tax offenses in connection with funds he received from the failed Washington Federal Bank for Savings. PATRICK D. THOMPSON, 52, of Chicago, was found guilty on all seven[Read More…]
Violent Crime Surge: Rep. Kelly, Demings, House Colleagues, Law Enforcement Leaders Speak
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) joined Rep. Val Demings, former 27-year law enforcement officer and Chief of Police for the Orlando Police Department, along with colleagues and law enforcement representatives, to speak out on the national violent crime surge and the need for leadership at all levels to[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Chief to Retire in March
Deputy Police Chief Paul Winfrey to Succeed Chief Chris Mannino Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police Chief Chris Mannino is closing the chapter on his law enforcement career. Mannino will retire next month following 25 years of service with the Park Forest Police Department. “I’ve spent my entire adult[Read More…]
Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison
For Possession of Child Pornography Fort Wayne, IN-(ENEWSPF)- David Miller, 48 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady, after pleading guilty to possessing material depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Miller was[Read More…]
Naperville Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges of Child Pornography and Sexual Conduct With a Minor
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…]
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…]
