Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury convicted a Springfield, Ill., man, Rafael Mercado Berrios, aka Jose Berrios, 42, of the 1200 block of N. 4th St., on June 4, of attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and using the internet and cell phone to attempt to transmit[Read More…]
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Man Pleads Guilty to Using Explosive Device in Attempt To Damage Suburban Chicago Restaurant
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A man has pleaded guilty to a federal criminal charge for using an explosive device in an attempt to damage a suburban Chicago restaurant last year. On June 1, 2021, DIEGO VARGAS threw a lit explosive device through the window of Egg Harbor Cafe in Naperville, Ill., resulting[Read More…]
Chicago Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Kidnapping and Assaulting Women He Met Online
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago man was sentenced June 8 to 30 years in federal prison for kidnapping and assaulting three women he met online. KEITH DEWITT DAVIS, 31, assaulted the women in vacant buildings in Calumet City, Ill., in the summer of 2016. Davis met the women online and used[Read More…]
Juneteenth Celebration at Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Saturday was a day for celebration at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park: the first-ever Juneteenth that was both a state and federal holiday. According to resident Barbara Sturges, who attended the event, the Alan Franklin Group performed at the park. Alan Franklin is co-owner of Muzicnet in[Read More…]
Severe Thunderstorms in Park Forest Sunday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The National Weather Service is calling for thunderstorms in Park Forest beginning Sunday afternoon. Some storms could be severe. The chance of showers and thunderstorms begins after 2:00 PM. Prior to that, look for partly sunny skies, with a high near 87. There will be an east[Read More…]
Cook County Issues Notice on Toothless Minimum Wage Ordinance
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County issued a notice to employees regarding the Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO). Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees. Tipped employees saw the increase in Illinois January 1, 2021. However, 80% of the[Read More…]
Tax Credit to Cover Cost of Paid Leave for Small Businesses Extended Through Sept., Rep. Kelly Says
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Rep. Kelly (IL-02) announced that the IRS will continue to provide tax credits to help local small businesses cover the costs of providing paid sick and family leave for workers through September. Along with using the leave to care for themselves and family who are sick, workers can[Read More…]
Nominate Your Neighbor (or Yourself) for a Beautification Award
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest is looking for examples of excellent maintenance and creativity to recognize with the annual Beautification Award. All residences, whether owned or rented, single family or multi family will be considered as will any Park Forest business. Nominations will be accepted from now through June 30[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Launches Gun Violence Survey
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Vice Chair of the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, launched a survey for constituents to share their personal experiences with the gun violence epidemic. Rep. Kelly has introduced a resolution to mark June as[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly: Juneteenth is a Start, but Black Americans Need & Deserve More
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) today released the following statement on the adoption of Juneteenth as a federal holiday: “Creating a federal holiday for Juneteenth is a worthy recognition, but a federal holiday to celebrate the day when the last enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom –[Read More…]
