Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In whatever way you might celebrate at this time of the year, we wish you Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas to our Christian brothers and sisters. A belated Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish brothers and sisters. For African Americans and those in the African diaspora who will observe[Read More…]
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Police: High-speed Chase on Sauk Trail Exceeds 90 MPH; Driver Charged
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A high-speed chase on Sauk Trail ended with the arrest of a Blue Island man after he allegedly drove over 90 MPH on Sauk Trail, according to police. The early-morning chase began on Sunday, December 16, and lasted just over a mile. The speeds at which the[Read More…]
6 File to Run for Park Forest Mayor; 2 May Have Trouble Staying on the Ballot
Correction regarding Mae Brandon’s petition packet below. An objection to her packet would not be sustained. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Six people have filed petition packets to run for Park Forest Mayor. Two of the six appear to have problems with their packets. If challenged, they may very well not make[Read More…]
9 Charged in Chicago in International Investigation Targeting “Romance Scams,” “Mystery Shopper” Schemes
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Seven Chicago-area residents are among nine individuals arrested in the United States and Nigeria as part of an international investigation into online “romance scams” and “mystery shopper” schemes. During the Chicago-based investigation, dubbed “Operation Gold Phish,” law enforcement identified a variety of cyber-enabled fraud schemes allegedly carried out[Read More…]
Man Indicted For Alleged Financial Fraud and Possessing ATM Skimming Device
Fort Wayne, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A similar report made the rounds earlier this month and it alleges financial fraud. At the time, the Justice Department said, “An individual who presented ID as Tirlea Dumitru has been charged by criminal complaint with defrauding a financial institution.” This report, issued Wednesday, December 19, 2018,[Read More…]
Meet Steve Garcia, Covering Major League Baseball for eNews Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased to welcome Steve Garcia as a regular contributor covering Major League Baseball, The Chicago White Sox and Cubs. Steve already sent his first contribution, published here, and we look forward to more as we head toward baseball season. That’s what this writer[Read More…]
Two Chinese Hackers Associated With the Ministry of State Security Charged with Global Computer Intrusion Campaigns
Feds: Campaigns by Chinese Hackers Targeted Intellectual Property and Confidential Business Information. Defendants Were Members of the APT 10 Hacking Group Who Acted in Association with the Tianjin State Security Bureau and Engaged in Global Computer Intrusions for More Than a Decade. Washington, DC-(ENEWSPF)- The unsealing of an indictment charging[Read More…]
Fight in Kentucky Court: Police Reports Through December 15, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These police reports bring us through December 15, 2018. Charges for those cited in this time period include incidences alleging disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and possession of cannabis. There were also charges of battery and criminal damage to property in connection with a reported fight in Kentucky Court. A bit of good news to report as well: there were no[Read More…]
Want $100 Off Your Water Bill? Last Buck Buster of 2018 Is Dec. 28
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- So, here’s how the Water Bill Buck Buster works. Spend $150 each quarter in Park Forest and you’ll be entered in a raffle for a $100 water bill credit. That’s it. Submit receipts from Park Forest businesses totaling $150 or more dated within the current quarter, October,[Read More…]
Obituary: Lena Marie Ostenburg
Lena Marie Ostenburg, nee Giacomini, died on December 15, 2018, at her residence in Park Forest, Illinois. She was born in Springfield, Illinois, on March 23, 1921. Aside from a brief period in her early youth when her parents relocated to their native Italy, she lived her entire life in[Read More…]
