Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It was a board meeting unlike any other in recent memory in Park Forest. Citizen after citizen spoke in affirmation of Village Manager Tom Mick. From personal experience with Mr. Mick, I can assert he never desired to be the story. He repeatedly highlights the accomplishments of[Read More…]
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Park Forest Water Remains Safe to Drink Newly-released Report Confirms
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest released a statement regarding the continued safe quality of water in town. “Park Forest’s water supply is in good standing,” the statement affirms. The entire statement follows: With the recent news of high levels of lead content in the drinking water of[Read More…]
Village Manager Tom Mick Tenders Resignation
Addendum at the bottom added June 18, 2019 UPDATE: Park Forest Village Manager Tom Mick Will Remain in His Post Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Apparently blindsiding Village Trustees and staff in Park Forest, Village Manager Tom Mick has submitted his resignation to Mayor Jonathan Vanderbilt, Trustee Theresa Settles and sources at[Read More…]
Despite Other Communities’ Woes, Park Forest Water Is Safe to Drink
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest water is safe to drink, despite the woes other communities are experiencing, including University Park. The news came Saturday, here via NBC 5 Chicago: On Saturday, water utility company Aqua Illinois announced that they had found elevated levels of lead in the water of several[Read More…]
Call for Auditions: Fun Home at the Drama Group
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group in Chicago Heights has issued a call for auditions for the musical Fun Home, directed by Stacy Louise. A bit about the play: When her father dies unexpectedly, Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man[Read More…]
Former Village of Posen President Guilty of Embezzlement
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former president of the village of Posen pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to charges he embezzled money from the south suburb and spent it at casinos. DONALD W. SCHUPEK, 79, of Posen, pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement. The conviction carries a maximum penalty of[Read More…]
Highland, Indiana Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison
For Production and Possession Of Child Pornography Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Alan Piwowar, 34, of Highland, Indiana was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph S. Van Bokkelen after pleading guilty to production and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Piwowar was sentenced to serve a total of 360[Read More…]
Latin King Gang Member Sentenced To Life in Prison
For Racketeering Conspiracy Including Murder of Innocent Victim and Drug Conspiracy Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Robert Nieto, also known as “Cowboy,” 45, of Gary, Indiana, and a member of the Chicago-based Latin Kings, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Phillip Simon following his conviction at trial last May of conspiracy to participate[Read More…]
Elkhart, Indiana Man Sentenced To 120 Months In Prison
For Possession Of Child Pornography After Previous Conviction For Similar Federal Offenses South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Steven Perry, age 55, of Elkhart, Indiana, was sentenced before United States District Court Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr. upon his plea of guilty to possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Perry was[Read More…]
Silicon Valley Computer Executive Convicted of Defrauding Investors After Soliciting Money via Crowdfunding
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury in Chicago has convicted a Silicon Valley businessman of defrauding investors in his computer companies after soliciting and obtaining some of the money via crowdfunding. JEFFREY BATIO, 50, of Santa Clara, Calif., was found guilty Friday of all 12 counts against him, including six counts[Read More…]
