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…]
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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…]
Hamels Pitches 7 Scoreless Innings at Coors Field
Schwarber’s 4 RBI Lead Cubs in 10-1 Rout of Rockies By Steven S. Garcia Denver, CO- The Cubs (37-29) and Rockies (35-31) faced off for the series finalé at Coors Field Wednesday with the Cubs trying to avoid the three-game sweep. Pitcher Cole Hamels (5-2 3.24) was on the hill[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 11, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Took my dogs to our own private dog park after 8 PM. They ran like crazy, I cleaned up after them (that for those reading who know where my private dog park is), and left so late because I realized the days are still getting longer. But[Read More…]
What to Know About Solicitors Going Door-to-door in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest has a statement on its website warning about door-to-door solicitors. There must be complaints coming in. Everyone is vulnerable, but, often, our older population is targeted. Please take heed. The statement follows: With warmer weather here, numerous residents have reported solicitors going[Read More…]
Is Sister Mary Jo Sobieck Smarter Than A 5th Grader?
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This came today from Marian Catholic regarding Sister Mary Jo Sobieck appearing Tuesday on Nickelodeon’s Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Marian Catholic’s own Sister Mary Jo Sobieck proved that she could throw a strike from a major league mound last August, but a new challenge has[Read More…]
