Sparta, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Randolph County man is heading to federal prison today after years of downloading and sharing child pornography on the dark web. Kory R. Schulein, 37, of Sparta, Illinois, was sentenced this afternoon to 151 months in prison for knowingly receiving child sexual abuse material over the internet.[Read More…]
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Federal Charges Filed in Deadly East St. Louis Bank Robbery
East St. Louis, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two East St. Louis men are facing federal charges for a deadly bank robbery last weekend. Jaylan D. Quinn, 22, and Andrew R. Brinkley, 19, have been charged in a two-count criminal complaint for the August 27 armed robbery of the First Bank in East St.[Read More…]
Steger Woman Charged with Attempted Murder
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A 56-year-old Steger woman was charged with attempted murder following an incident where Park Forest Police were called to an apartment complex on Juniper Street, according to a statement police issued Friday. Police said officers and Park Forest Fire Department personnel responded to an apartment complex at[Read More…]
IPO to Perform at Farmers Market
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Shop for your fruits and vegetables while accompanied by classical music from the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) at the Park Forest Farmers Market on Saturday, September 11, at 11 a.m. The 30-minute pop-up concert will feature a string trio from the IPO playing selections from Vivaldi, Handel,[Read More…]
Fort Wayne Man Charged with Armed Robbery
Armed Robbery of a Federal Credit Union in Kendallville, Indiana Fort Wayne, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Lance Lombrana, 41, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been charged by way of a criminal complaint with armed credit union robbery, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tina L. Nommay. According to documents in this case, it is alleged[Read More…]
Park Forest Library Announces October Events
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mark your calendars! The Park Forest Public Library has announced its line-up for October which features both in-person and virtual events and projects for adults and children. Please note that patrons can register for all library events and projects shown below on the library website. October’s Community[Read More…]
Musical Performances Enhance the Art Fair Experience
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After a year’s absence due to COVID, the 65th Annual Park Forest Art Fair returns on September 18-19 accompanied by a wide array of musical performances on both days. On Saturday, Park Forest will present Main Street Music Fest featuring four groups, according to Chuck Sabey, Park[Read More…]
Park Forest Art Fair Returns September 18-19
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 65th Annual Park Forest Art Fair returns on September 18-19 after taking 2020 off due to COVID concerns. The fair runs from 10 am to 5 pm both days and, as in the past, is located on the Village Green and Main Street in Downtown Park Forest. [Read More…]
Mary Cossey of Munster Enters Guilty Plea in Wire Fraud Case
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Mary Cossey, age 54, of Munster, Indiana, entered a plea of guilty to one count of wire fraud before United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon, announced Acting United States Attorney Tina L. Nommay. According to documents in this case, Cossey engaged in a scheme to defraud[Read More…]
Home Energy Assessments Offer Energy Saving Tips & Products … For Free!
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Bonita Parker, ComEd External Affairs Manager, provided the annual electric service reliability report at the August 16 Park Forest Board Meeting. As part of her report, Parker noted that since 2018, about 900 Park Forest customers have taken advantage of at least one aspect of ComEd’s energy[Read More…]
