Other Suspected Gang Members or Associates Charged with Drug Trafficking Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The suspected leader of a Chicago-area street gang has been arrested for allegedly attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). JASON BROWN, also known as “Abdul Ja’Me,” provided $500 in cash[Read More…]
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Lake Station Man Convicted at Trial of Drug Conspiracy and Causing Death During the Drug Conspiracy
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Lajuan Fitzpatrick, 38, of Lake Station, Indiana, was convicted after a four-day jury trial before U.S. District Court Judge Philip P. Simon of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana and discharging a firearm causing death during this drug trafficking crime, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. The[Read More…]
Plainfield Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Kevin Baker was a registered sex offender at the time of the offense Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced last Thursday that Kevin C. Baker, 56, Plainfield, Indiana, was sentenced in federal court, by U.S. District Judge James Patrick Hanlon, to 35 years in federal prison, after[Read More…]
Far from Home Is Near to Home This Week at the Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s Spider-Man Far From Home this week at the Park Forest Public Library. Teens and adults are welcome to attend the Tuesday afternoon flick. There are a number of other events on the docket this week at the Library for children of all ages, from infant to[Read More…]
Holiday Tree Lighting in Downtown Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- ‘Tis almost the season. Park Forest’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting takes place on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street. This free community event includes crafts and refreshments for kids followed by the lighting of the holiday trees[Read More…]
Street Sweeping Begins Monday, Nov. 18
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Street sweeping begins Monday, November 18, in Park Forest. How Street Sweeping Works The street sweeper normally begins in the north part of Park Forest and continues south. The number of streets cleaned each day depends on the number of leaves and/or debris needing removal as[Read More…]
Former Village Trustee Steve Campbell Dies
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Former Park Forest trustee Steve Campbell has passed. Campbell was a local businessman who owned Campbell Furniture and Bingo City in the Norwood Square Shopping Center on Western Avenue in Park Forest for several years. Subsequent to that, Campbell served on the Park Forest Cable Commission before[Read More…]
Exclusive: Source Alleges One of Friday’s Presidential Pardons Frees a “Cold-blooded Murderer”
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In an exclusive to eNews Park Forest, a trusted source with first-hand information about one of the men pardoned by President Trump Friday called the actions taken by the president “infuriating” and alleged that one of the men pardoned, a former Army lieutenant, was a “cold-blooded murderer.”[Read More…]
Park Forest Tax Levy to Rise a Bit, or Much More Than a Bit
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- How much will Village taxes increase in Park Forest with the next levy? The tax levy could increase modestly, or Park Foresters could see the highest tax levy increase in almost a decade — not exactly in line with campaign promises during the last election. Board members[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Queen of Hearts at Carlos Lorenzetti’s Now Tops $27,000; Drawing Tonight.
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic’s Queen of Hearts Raffle now tops $27,000. The 50/50 raffle has been rolling on and building for months. The Queen remains hidden. The next drawing is tonight at Carlo’s Restaurant & Lounge – Lorenzetti’s in Chicago Heights. Only those who buy tickets this week have a chance[Read More…]
