Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A former mayor of Muncie, Indiana, who was indicted in November 2019, was convicted and sentenced to 1 year in prison for accepting $5,000 in cash in exchange for steering city construction work to a contractor. This conviction and sentence are part of a lengthy investigation by the[Read More…]
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Felon in Possession of a Firearm from Gary Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Austin Williams, 28, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Williams was sentenced to 36 months in prison followed by 2 years[Read More…]
Report: Armed Robbery on Krotiak
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police are investigating the report of an armed robbery of a woman as she unloaded her vehicle on the 200 block of Krotiak Street on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at around 11:30 p.m. According to police, the woman reported that a man armed with what appeared to[Read More…]
Spartan Product Nick Lopez To Serve As 10th Football Coach at Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Seeking to build on his success as a Spartan athlete and a sterling reputation as an assistant coach and program builder, Nick Lopez will take over the reins as head football coach at Marian Catholic High School. Serving most recently as Offensive Coordinator in his current four-year[Read More…]
Prairie State College Hosts 10th Anniversary Veterans Day Ceremony
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) hosted a 10th Anniversary Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11, in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium. Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Howard Robinson, President of the Olympia Fields Library Board of Trustees, delivered the keynote address. “Today, we honor our veterans from[Read More…]
Prairie State College Speech Team Earns Awards at Recent Tournaments
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Prairie State College (PSC) Speech Team has earned several awards in recent tournaments, including first place in Novice Persuasive Speaking. On Saturday, October 16, the team competed at the McHenry County College Crystal Clear Tournament and earned fourth place in the Individual Event Sweepstakes. PSC student[Read More…]
Thomas Canty of Park Forest named to Lawrence University’s 2021 Dean’s List
Appleton, WI-(ENEWSPF)- Thomas Canty of Park Forest, IL has been named to the Lawrence University Dean’s List for 2021, an annual honor roll of students demonstrating exemplary academic performance. The Dean’s List is compiled at the end of the academic year once all grades have been recorded. To make the Dean’s[Read More…]
Kokomo Resident Sentenced for Animal Crushing
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A Kokomo, Indiana woman was sentenced to 30 months in prison for animal crushing, which is a violation of the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act under Title 18, United States Code, Section 48(a). That we must report on something as vile as “animal crushing” itself is horrible.[Read More…]
Former CEO of Illinois Computer Services Firm Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison
For Orchestrating $9 Million Fraud Schemes Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an Illinois computer services company has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for orchestrating fraud schemes that bilked a global telecommunications provider and two financial companies out of a combined $9 million. DAVID[Read More…]
Orbert Davis’ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Pays Tribute to Freddie Hubbard With Forward Momentum Concert November 20
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), under the direction of artistic director and co-founder Orbert Davis, brings “Forward Momentum” to Governors State University (GSU) Center for Performing Arts (the Center) for one night only: Saturday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. This cross-generational concert will showcase notable, up-and-coming musicians alongside Orbert Davis[Read More…]
