The Young Victim Was Allegedly Murdered by a Customer Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury today convicted a Chicago man on sex trafficking charges for arranging a commercial sex encounter for a 16-year-old girl that ended in the child’s murder in a south suburban garage. JOSEPH HAZLEY, 35, was convicted on[Read More…]
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Marian Catholic High School Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Veritas III Gala Raises More Than $113,000 for Scholarships Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic continued its year-long celebration of the school’s 60th Anniversary with Veritas III, a scholarship benefit held on February 22, 2019 in the Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, OP Leadership Center. Alumni, parents, faculty members, and friends gathered[Read More…]
Spartans (27-5) Thwarted by Simeon on Deciding Hoop in Final Seconds
Blue Island, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Simeon scored with less than two seconds remaining Wednesday, escaping with a 48-46 victory over Marian Catholic in the Eisenhower IHSA 4A Sectional semifinals. Joe Green paced three Spartans in double figures with 16 points and eight rebounds, while Ahron Ulis chipped in 15 points and seven[Read More…]
Police Respond to Online Criticism
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police defended their commitment “to protect all of our residents, including those who walk on all fours and beg at the dinner table,” after some made online criticisms that the women and men in blue were ignoring the plight of dogs left out in the[Read More…]
Freedom Hall Matinee Series Presents Singer-Songwriter Ruthie Foster
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Friday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m., the 2019 Freedom Hall Series will present Ruthie Foster backed by her stellar band. In the tightknit musical community of Austin, Texas, it’s tough to get away with posturing. You either bring it, or you don’t. If you do, word[Read More…]
Kokomo Man Charged with Extorting Sexual Images from Individuals
Fort Wayne, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A federal grand jury on February 27, 2019, returned a six-count superseding indictment against Bradley M. Cox, 28, of Kokomo, Indiana, in connection with alleged extorting sexual images from individuals, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. According to documents in this case, Mr. Cox allegedly gained access to a[Read More…]
Speaker Madigan on Past Complaints of Discrimination, Harassment
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan released a lengthy statement Tuesday afternoon regarding past complaints of discrimination and harassment involving Travis Shea. The statement follows: In February 2018, the Office of the Speaker released a summary of past complaints of discrimination and harassment. That document included descriptions of two[Read More…]
Village Trustee & Mayoral Forum Videos
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The forums were packed on Sunday. The Board Room was standing room only. These forum videos don’t do justice to the crowd, focused as they are on the candidates and moderator. Even after the first forum that featured Library Board candidates, people still entered Village Hall. Volunteers[Read More…]
Village Stickers on Sale Now; Rates Increase May 1
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s that time of the year already. Sales of the Village of Park Forest vehicle sticker begin each year on March 1. The 2019-20 vehicle sticker may be purchased now at Village Hall or online. Vehicle stickers must be purchased and properly displayed on all vehicles registered[Read More…]
DeLuca Pushes for Property Tax Relief in Legislature
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Responding news that county and township assessors have sent out property tax bills to local homeowners, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, issued the following statement reinforcing the need for real property tax relief for Illinois residents: “Property taxes have continued to rise forcing families out of their[Read More…]
