Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The United States has secured a judgment in a civil action seeking the forfeiture of $396,589 associated with a United Arab Emirates-based company, Royal Pearls General Trading, that allegedly engaged in money laundering and other illegal business dealings involving a company in Iran, announced U.S. Attorney Jessie K.[Read More…]
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AIM HIGH: Illinois Students Can Get Free or Reduced Tuition at Governors State
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- AIM HIGH, Illinois. Beginning in the fall of 2019, new, qualified Governors State University (GSU) freshman and transfer students can reap the benefits of a generous scholarship program, funded in part by the state, that will cover between 25% to 100% of their college tuition for up to four years,[Read More…]
To the Editor: I was sexually assaulted 40 years ago.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This letter and commentary was vetted. Our publisher knows who wrote it and agreed to publish it anonymously. The hearings of now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh opened wounds still raw and painful for many women. And for this woman, who was sexually assaulted 40 years ago. She[Read More…]
Domestic Incidents: Park Forest Police Beat Through September 17, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This police beat coverage represents reports from through September 17, 2018. There were only two arrests reported during this period, both relating to domestic incidents. One of these domestic incidents includes a charge of violation of a stalking no contact order. Information on the Stalking No[Read More…]
Domestic Battery & Battery: Park Forest Police Beat through September 10, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This police beat coverage represents reports from through September 10, 2018. Charges include two incidents of domestic battery and one of battery. There was also an incident where someone was charged with driving while license was suspended. We provide more details in these reports now that[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of October 7, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — With the countdown on for the 2018 mid-term elections, the League of Women Voters Park Forest Area will host a timely and instructive meeting on Voter Education on Wednesday, October 10. The program will be held at the Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, beginning at[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Spartans Pummeled by JCA in ESCC Battle
Chicago Heights, IL- Marian Catholic’s Tasheem Lawson and Josh Coates put up some impressive rushing numbers on Friday against ESCC rival Joliet Catholic. Coates busted loose for a 76-yard touchdown run and Lawson scored three times, rushing for 182 yards on just 12 totes. But the Spartans were no match for the[Read More…]
Senators Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Investigation into Rauner Administration’s Response to Legionnaires’ Outbreaks at IVH Quincy
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2018 By: Senator Duckworth Communications U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that her office has opened a criminal probe into the Rauner Administration’s response to the multiple Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks at Illinois Veterans’[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Statement on the Verdict Reached in the Fatal Shooting of Laquan McDonald
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2018 Contacts: James Lewis and Mary Paleologos Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a member of the bipartisan Policing Strategies Working Group, released this statement on the verdict reached in the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald: “Today, justice was served. While no verdict can bring Laquan McDonald back to[Read More…]
Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in the Killing of Laquan McDonald
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke was found guilty today of second-degree murder in the 2014 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. Van Dyke was also found guilty of 16 counts of aggravated battery. Van Dyke sat impassively with his shoulders slumped as the[Read More…]
