Ordered to Pay $14.3 Million in Restitution Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal judge in Chicago has sentenced several defendants in a bank fraud scheme to prison terms and ordered them to pay more than $14.3 million in restitution. CHARNPAL GHUMAN, 39, of Palatine, and AGA KHAN, 39, of Bloomingdale, were business[Read More…]
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U.S. Rep. Kelly’s Bill to Rename Olympia Field’s Post Office for Capt. Robert Martin, a Tuskegee Airmen, Passes U.S. House
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s legislation to rename the Olympia Fields post office for Captain (USA, ret.) Robert L. Martin, a Tuskegee Airmen and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. The measure was co-sponsored by the entire Illinois delegation. “I thank my colleagues for passing[Read More…]
Benton Harbor, Michigan Man Sentenced To Prison
South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Marcus Edwards, age 38, of Benton Harbor, Michigan, was sentenced before United States District Court Judge Jon E. DeGuilio upon his plea of guilty to robbery, carjacking and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, announced U. S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II. Edwards was sentenced[Read More…]
CANCELED: History Lecture on Voter Suppression Coming to Library
Please Note: This event has been canceled per PFPL on April 30, 2019 Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will host its second history lecture at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, this one on voter suppression. Widespread voter suppression—particularly against historically marginalized groups—is a reoccurring[Read More…]
NIMH: Release of “13 Reasons Why” Associated with Increase in Youth Suicide Rates
NIH-supported study highlights the importance of responsible portrayal of suicide by the media Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” was associated with a 28.9% increase in suicide rates among U.S. youth ages 10-17 in the month (April 2017) following the shows release, after accounting for ongoing trends in[Read More…]
Merrillville Man Sentenced To 78 Months in Prison: Possession and Receipt of Child Pornography
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Stacy Newlin, 57 years old, of Merrillville, Indiana, was sentenced by District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after he pled guilty to possession and receipt of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Judge Simon sentenced Newlin to 78 months in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release[Read More…]
Three Charged in Criminal Complaint with Kidnapping
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Jaron Johnson, 22, Jarod Johnson, 20, and Patricia Carrington, 46, all of Gary, Indiana, were charged in a criminal complaint with kidnapping, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. The criminal complaint alleges that on April 14, 2019, the defendants forced the victim in this case into a car, bound and[Read More…]
Officer Draws Weapon During Traffic Stop: Police Reports Through March 4, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through March 4, 2019. Charges for those arrested include driving while license was suspended, felony possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, and failing to yield to an emergency vehicle. The circumstances surrounding the “failing to yield to an emergency vehicle” involved[Read More…]
State Fines Rich Township Democratic Organization $20,000
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich Township Democratic Organization has been fined $20,000 by the Illinois State Board of Elections because the organization has not filed a quarterly report with the State Board of Elections since October 16, 2017. The organization has ignored all attempts to contact them regarding the missed[Read More…]
Park Forest Election Results Official, Applicants Sought for Trustee Vacancy
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest officially has new elected leaders set to be sworn into their posts with the sunset of the current board in May. Election results are now official. Voting results from the April 4 election became official Tuesday with current Park Forest trustee Jonathan Vanderbilt defeating current[Read More…]
