Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), introduced the bipartisan Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma (PROTECT) 911 Act to address important health and wellness issues for our nation’s 9-1-1 call-takers and dispatchers. Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA-35), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), and Congressman Peter Meijer (R-MI-03) are[Read More…]
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Rep. Kelly Advances $20 Million in Infrastructure Projects for Illinois Communities
Matteson to Benefit from $400,000 for Rt. 30 at Cicero Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced $20 million in funding to support transportation and infrastructure projects in Chicago, Cook County, The Village of Matteson, Will County, and Kankakee County. These projects were included in the Investing in a New[Read More…]
Gary Man Charged with Bank Robbery
Charged with Gary Bank Robbery and a Firearm Offense Causing Death Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Hailey Gist-Holden, age 26, of Gary, Indiana, has been charged by way of a criminal complaint with armed bank robbery, using, carrying, brandishing and discharging a firearm during the armed bank robbery, and causing death, that being[Read More…]
North Vernon, IN, Man Sentenced for Sexual Exploitation of Toddler
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Gage Campos, a North Vernon, Indiana, man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor child. He will also serve 20 years of supervised release and was ordered to pay $10,000 in restitution to the minor victim. According to court documents, Gage Campos,[Read More…]
Beech Grove Man Charged with Arson for Fire at Amtrak Facility
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A Beech Grove man was arrested today in Indianapolis on federal criminal charges related to his alleged setting fire to two buildings at the Amtrak Facility in Beech Grove, early morning on May 2, 2021. According to court documents, on the night of May 1, 2021, Casey Sage,[Read More…]
Rockford Man Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Prison for Threatening To Kill Deputy U.S. Marshal
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Rockford man has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison for threatening to kill a deputy U.S. Marshal. GIANNI GASPARE ANTHONY CARDENAS, 25, pleaded guilty earlier this year to a charge of transmitting a threat in interstate commerce. U.S. District Judge John J. Tharp, Jr., imposed[Read More…]
Cook County Workers Provide Expertise and Labor to Repair, Update Two Homes in Chicago Heights
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- President Preckwinkle toured two homes in south suburban Chicago Heights renovated and repaired by Cook County employees along with local firms and trades as part of “Rebuilding Together,” an annual initiative designed to assist elderly, disabled and low-income residents. It was the County’s 30th consecutive year of[Read More…]
Prairie State College to Offer In-Person, Hybrid, and Online Courses This Fall
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In addition to online courses, Prairie State College (PSC) students will have the opportunity to return to the classroom for in-person instruction and hybrid classes, with flexible scheduling options and convenient start dates throughout the fall 2021 semester. “The College is transitioning to meet our students’ need[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Shares Heartbreaking Gun Violence Stories on House Floor
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Vice Chair of the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, delivered a passionate speech on the House floor about the human impacts of gun violence. She highlighted four heartbreaking stories from her constituents about how they have been personally affected by the gun[Read More…]
Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Ford Heights Shooting
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Jason Peden, 35-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after an investigation found he shot another man in the face, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced. At approximately 3:10 a.m. on June 20, Sheriff’s Police responded to the 1400 block of Diplomat Lane in Ford[Read More…]
