Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The FBI has provided the following statement in response to the Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General report titled “Investigation and Review of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Handling of Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Former USA Gymnastics Physician Lawrence Gerard Nassar.” “As the Inspector General[Read More…]
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Former Chicago Public Schools Principal Indicted in Scheme To Fraudulently Obtain Overtime Pay
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Securities Fraud: St. John, Indiana Man Ordered to Pay Over $5.3 Million In Restitution
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Iranian Intelligence Officials Indicted on Kidnapping Conspiracy Charges
Iranian Intelligence Services Allegedly Plotted to Kidnap a U.S. Journalist and Human Rights Activist from New York City for Rendition to Iran New York, NY-(ENEWSPF)- A New York federal court unsealed an indictment Tuesday charging four Iranian nationals, intelligence officials, with conspiracies related to kidnapping, sanctions violations, bank and wire[Read More…]
Felony Fleeing Charge for Park Forest Man: Police Reports Through July 12, 2021
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Park Forest man was charged with felony aggravated fleeing after he abandoned his car and tried to run away from police, apparently thinking he could elude the law on foot, according a report last week. These are the most recent police reports for Park Forest for[Read More…]
Country Club Hills Woman Charged with Aggravated Assault
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Country Club Hills woman was charged with aggravated assault after police were dispatched to the 300 block of Wildwood Drive on July 1 to investigate a report of aggravated assault. Autumn L. Simmons, 25, 4411 Gatling Blvd. #414, Country Club Hills, was arrested on July 1[Read More…]
Felony DUI: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through June 28, 2021
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Park Forest woman was charged with a felony DUI on June 27, 2021. These reports, which also include charges of domestic assault, DUI, and criminal trespass to real property, are for the week of June 22-28, 2021. Felony DUI: Police Blotter Reports Through June 28, 2021[Read More…]
Felony Burglary: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through June 21, 2021
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through June 21, 2021. Charges for those arrested include felony burglary, DUI, and domestic battery. Felony Burglary: Police Blotter Reports Through June 21, 2021 Felony Burglary, Felony Vehicular Invasion Robert D. Smith, 36, 376 Wilshire St., Park Forest, was arrested on June[Read More…]
South Suburban College Drive-Thru Testing Site Now Providing Johnson & Johnson Vaccinations
South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The South Suburban College (SSC) drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is now offering Johnson & Johnson vaccinations. The one dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is available for individuals ages 18 years and older. Vaccination is available three days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 a.m.[Read More…]
This Week at the Park Forest Public Library: Curbside, Outdoor, and Virtual Events
New patrons who sign up to get a library card get a free book. Library patrons can also access the New York Times for free. Check the PFPL’s website for more information. Have no home internet service? Park Forest and Chicago Heights residents can register to receive free internet services[Read More…]
