Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal judge has sentenced a north suburban man to 27 and a half years in prison for attempting to transport a minor to Wisconsin to engage in prostitution. DERONARTE NORWOOD, 32, of North Chicago, physically and emotionally harmed the 15-year-old girl after meeting her in 2015. He[Read More…]
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Rockford Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison for Attempted Robbery and Firearm Charges
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Rockford man was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard to 139 months in prison for attempted robbery and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. DARNELL LEAVY, 28, admitted in a written plea agreement that at approximately 7:00 p.m. on[Read More…]
Evansville Man Arrested in Connection With Fentanyl Overdose Death
Evansville, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Josh J. Minkler, the United States Attorney, announced May 31 the arrest of Kalib Scott Powell, 25, of Evansville, Indiana for the Distribution of a Schedule One Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), Resulting in Death. The arrest is the result of the investigation into the fentanyl-based overdose death of Jacilynn[Read More…]
Former Chief Executive of Suburban Nutrition Company Pleads Guilty in Market Manipulation Scheme
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former Chief Executive Officer of a northwest suburban nutrition company has pleaded guilty to securities fraud for engaging in a market manipulation scheme to artificially inflate the company’s stock price. ANDREW J. KANDALEPAS, 67, of Schaumburg, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of securities fraud. U.S. District[Read More…]
Rockford Man Convicted of Robbing Chase Bank in Rockford
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Rockford man was convicted Wednesday of aggravated bank robbery after a 3-day jury trial in federal court. EDWARD EVERETT JOHNSON III, also known as “Edward Everett,” 34, was found guilty of robbing Chase Bank, 4425 Harrison Ave. in Rockford, on April 20, 2016. Johnson faces a maximum[Read More…]
Job Fair Saturday in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest and the Commission on Human Relations will present a job fair Saturday, June 15, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place in Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, Park Forest. Free parking is available. All parking in the[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 14, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Had an inspirational meeting earlier this week with Rich East High School Principal Dr. Albert Brass and Mr. Quincy Owens, Director of Culture and Climate at the flagship of School District 227. Dr. Brass is a tall, very fit man who exudes warmth, enthusiasm, along with a[Read More…]
Oversight Committee Approves Congresswoman Kelly’s Cybersecurity Legislation
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Following some fireworks related to the Congressional investigations into President Donald J. Trump, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform approved the bipartisan Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 (H.R. 1168), authored by Congresswoman Robin Kelly. “As technology changes and revolutionizes the delivery of services, the[Read More…]
Talk to a Lawyer Free This Saturday, June 15
Need a Lawyer? The Chicago Bar Association Can Help Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorneys with the Chicago Bar Association’s Call-A-Lawyer Program will be available to take calls from the public and offer brief legal advice this Saturday, June 15, as part of an ongoing legal public service program offered by the CBA. Calls[Read More…]
Governors State Hosts June 18-20 Conference to Showcase Transfer Student Success
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University (GSU) is bringing together university and community college faculty and administrators from Washington State to Florida, and many places in between to study GSU’s nationally recognized approach to seamless transfer from the community college to university graduation. At a time when higher education is under[Read More…]
