For Defrauding Mascoutah Trucking Company Out of More Than $600,000 East St. Louis, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Thursday morning, Timothy P. Mayer, 42, of Waterloo, Ill., was sentenced to serve 18 months in federal prison for defrauding his former employer, Jung Truck Service (“Jung Truck”) of Mascoutah, Ill., out of more than $600,000. In addition[Read More…]
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Nine Individuals On Drug Trafficking Charges
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A federal grand jury in Indianapolis returned indictments charging nine people on drug trafficking charges with various charges including several counts of distribution of controlled substances, money laundering, and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. At the end of 2020, the FBI and the IRS-CI started an[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Expresses Outrage on Reports of Mistreatment of Haitian Migrants at the Border
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) today released the following statement regarding the reported mistreatment of Haitian migrants at the U.S. Southern border: “I am outraged to see the photos and videos from our Southern border which appear to show border patrol agents using whips on migrants. This violence[Read More…]
ComEd & Nicor Home Energy Assessment – A Personal Follow-up
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A few weeks ago, I wrote an article for eNews Park Forest about free Home Energy Assessment offered through ComEd and Nicor. To be honest, the program seemed too good to be true. To check it out, I signed up for an assessment of my house in[Read More…]
Former Crown Point Procurement Manager Sentenced for Embezzling from Company
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Marwan Kawar, 60, of Crown Point, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon upon his plea of guilty to mail fraud announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tina L. Nommay. Kawar was sentenced to 60 months in prison, 2 years of supervised release, and ordered[Read More…]
Chicago Teenager Sentenced to More Than 12 Years for Carjacking and Weapons Offenses
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago teenager who carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint and discharged the firearm in the city’s Uptown neighborhood was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison. On the afternoon of July 28, 2020, MICHAEL C. PEARSON, 19, forcibly took a 2006 Buick Lucerne from two victims in the[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: Art Fair Brings a Blessing to DownTown – PEOPLE
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Art Fair wrapped up today for the first time in two years. It was a blessing in many ways. It was a blessing to see more artists than two years ago. It was a blessing to be able to purchase some quality art, even[Read More…]
Man Charged with DUI Has $400 Stolen from His Car, Elects to Not Press Charges
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A University Park man who was arrested and charged with DUI in July had $400 stolen from his vehicle after it was impounded, Park Forest police confirmed in a letter and email. The man elected to not press charges. The man, 34, requested that eNews Park Forest[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Finalists for Presidential Search
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Prairie State College Board of Trustees have announced two candidates as their finalists in the search for the college’s 17th president. Michael D. Anthony, Ph.D., will interview at Prairie State College on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Dr. Anthony currently serves as the Vice President, Student Affairs[Read More…]
Hobart Man Charged with Mail Fraud
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Sergio Gutierrez, age 49, of Hobart, Indiana, has been charged by way of an Indictment with mail fraud, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tina L. Nommay. According to documents in this case, it is alleged that Sergio Gutierrez devised a scheme that began around or about May 2015 and[Read More…]
