Baltimore, MD-(ENEWSPF)- The launch readiness date for the James Webb Space Telescope is moving to no earlier than December 22 to allow for additional testing of the observatory, following a recent incident that occurred during Webb’s launch preparations. The incident occurred during operations at the satellite preparation facility in Kourou,[Read More…]
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Man Sentenced to 210 Years in Prison for Creating and Distributing Depictions of the Sadistic Sexual Abuse of Children
Evansville, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A Spencer County, Indiana man was sentenced to 210 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting two young children and sharing the images and videos he created. Trent Walker, 36, began sexually abusing one of the victims when she was a toddler. The abuse continued over a six-year[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Praises House Passage of Transformational Build Back Better Legislation
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Rep. Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), voted to pass the Build Back Better Act, which will provide transformational change to American workers and families. The bill will now go to the Senate for passage. “The Build Back Better Act will bring sweeping improvements to the lives of hardworking Illinoisans[Read More…]
Chicago Man Charged With Three Counts Of Bank Robbery
South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Keith Kelly, 49, of Chicago, Illinois was indicted on three counts of bank robbery, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. According to the charging documents, Kelly is alleged to have robbed the same South Bend, Indiana bank three times over an approximate two-month period: August 23,[Read More…]
Chicago Street Gang Leader Convicted of Participating in Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Multiple Murders
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury has convicted a leader of the Four Corner Hustlers street gang of participating in a criminal organization that committed murders and other acts of violence while brutally protecting a drug-dealing operation on the West and Southwest Sides of Chicago. LABAR SPANN, 43, of Chicago, was[Read More…]
Frankfort Businessmen Charged With Running Fencing Operation Out of Suburban Chicago Stores
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two businessmen have been charged in federal court with running a fencing operation out of their suburban Chicago stores. ZIAD I. ZAYED, also known as “Zee,” 46, and MOSAS I. ZAYED, 33, both of Frankfort, Ill., are charged with conspiracy to receive and dispose of stolen property across[Read More…]
Latin Dragons Nation Member Sentenced to 204 Months of Imprisonment
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Ralph Mendez, 47, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon following his guilty plea to conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity as a member of the Latin Dragons Nation street gang announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Mendez was sentenced[Read More…]
Louis Presta, Former Crestwood Mayor Pleads Guilty to Participating in Bribery Scheme
Scheme Involved Red-Light Camera Services Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former mayor of Crestwood, Ill., Louis Presta, pleaded guilty to a federal corruption charge and admitted improperly soliciting and receiving benefits from a representative of a red-light camera company that provided services to the southwest suburb. LOUIS PRESTA, 71, of Crestwood, pleaded[Read More…]
Owners of Several Chicago-area Convenience Stores Charged With Defrauding Low-Income Food Program
Owners of Convenience Stores Charged With Defrauding Low-Income Food Program for Women and Children Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The owners of several Chicago-area convenience stores have been charged in federal court with scheming to defraud a low-income food program for women and children. A 16-count indictment returned in U.S. District Court in[Read More…]
A Slow Fire Burning: Park Forest Library Announces December Events
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Looking for a slow fire burning to keep warm as the weather cools? With the approaching holidays, the Park Forest Public Library announced reading suggestions and craft activities in keeping with the season. December’s No Pressure Community Read book is “A Slow Fire Burning” by Paula Hawkins.[Read More…]
