Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) marked the first time in six months that families will not receive the expanded and improved monthly Child Tax Credit by calling for the passage of the Build Back Better Act. On December 15, 1,363 payments went out to hardworking families across Illinois.[Read More…]
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Betty White Shares How She’d Like to Be Remembered – VIDEO
ENEWSPF – In the upcoming film, ‘Betty White: A Celebration,’ the late actress shares how she’d like people to remember her. The documentary is a reflection on Betty’s amazing life and career and features the ‘Golden Girls’ star’s final on-camera appearance, recorded just 10 days before her death on New[Read More…]
Preckwinkle Highlights Nearly $300 Million Pandemic Relief Plan
First steps in planned $700 million for community programs over next several years Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlighted a nearly $300 million pandemic relief plan approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that includes major investments in small business assistance, violence prevention, digital equity, and infrastructure improvements in[Read More…]
Police Say Calm Masters Tai Chi Master
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police in Park Forest found themselves up against a “self-proclaimed Tai Chi Master” who apparently was not kidding, according to police. By calmly working with the man, officers were able to de-escalate the situation, police said in a statement. Earlier Monday, January 17, police were fingerprinting a[Read More…]
Munster Woman Ordered to Pay Over $80,000 in Restitution To Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Mary Lois Cossey, age 55, of Munster, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon following her August 2021 plea of guilty to one count of wire fraud, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. (See Mary Cossey of Munster Enters Guilty Plea in[Read More…]
Burglaries to Cars and Home
Burglaries Reported Between December 7 2021 and January 3, 2022 Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- December saw burglaries to cars and a report of a burglary to a home, according to reports provided by the Park Forest Police. Delayed Burglary Report A man who had been conducting repairs on a residence in[Read More…]
Village Board to Approve Commission Members
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village Board is slated to approve commission members to the numerous boards and commissions in Park Forest. The board will meet Tuesday, January 18. Because of the pandemic, the meeting will be held remotely via conference call, according to the agenda. All public comments can be[Read More…]
7-Eleven General Manager to Buy Subway Plaza
In the Board Room: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mr. Tushar Pandya, General Manager of the Park Forest 7-Eleven, has put in a bid to buy the Subway plaza, called the Central Court Plaza by the Village. Mr. Pandya is a 14 year resident of the Village and[Read More…]
Previously Convicted Sex Offender Gets 25 Years in Federal Prison
For Producing and Distributing Sexually Explicit Material Involving Minors Evansville, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An Evansville man, a previously convicted sex offender, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for the production and distribution of sexually explicit material involving minors. According to court documents, in February 2018, an individual contacted the Evansville[Read More…]
Focus on Black History Month: Library Announces February Events
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- February is Black History Month, and the Park Forest Public Library is ready with a variety of books and projects to help commemorate the event as well as other material of interest to patrons. The library is offering two free books associated with the New York Times’[Read More…]
