Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The FBI has a new tool to help locate missing children. The Child ID App is the FBI’s first mobile application for smart phones. It makes a parent’s iPhone a convenient place to electronically store photos and vital information on their children so that it is literally right[Read More…]
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FBI: Seven Krahl Construction Executives and Employees and Two Others Indicted in Alleged Billing Fraud and Kickback Scheme
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The principal owner and six top executives and employees of a former general contractor, together with two former employees of client companies, were indicted for allegedly engaging in a fraudulent billing and kickback scheme. The seven defendants affiliated with the former contractor, Krahl Construction, allegedly caused losses of[Read More…]
FBI: Iowa Man Sentenced for Providing False Information Related to Terrorist Hoax
Rock Island, IL-(ENEWSPF)- U.S. District Judge James E. Shadid today sentenced a Bettendorf, Iowa, man, Don Lawrence Asheim, to serve 30 months (two and a half years) in federal prison for providing false information related to a terrorist hoax in Moline in April 2010. Asheim, 60, of the 2500 block[Read More…]
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts Presents Salt Creek Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’
The Nutcracker at GSU. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Sugar Plum Fairy. A dashing Prince. Swirling snowflakes and twirling candy canes. A child’s Nutcracker who comes to life in a night of holiday marvels. All these beloved characters are coming to the Governors State University Center for Performing Arts[Read More…]
FBI: Two Former Secretary of State Road Test Examiners Indicted for Allegedly Accepting Cash Bribes to Guarantee Passing Test
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two former road test examiners for the Illinois Secretary of State were indicted for allegedly accepting cash bribes to pass customers who were unqualified or never took the road test, federal law enforcement officials announced November 14. The charges stem from an investigation that was unveiled in 2009[Read More…]
1950s Park Forest House Museum Announces New December Hours
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd, will be open in December, for the exhibit, "Step Back Into a 1950s Christmas," Wednesdays 11-2, Saturdays December 3, 10, and 17 from 10-3, or by appointment. Call about Saturday December 24 to Jerry Shnay, 708-747-3571. Donation during December is adults[Read More…]
Marshall Field’s Park Forest Bricks And More For Sale At 1950s PF House Museum
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marshall Field’s Bricks and books on Park Forest are on sale for Holiday gift giving from the Park Forest Historical Society. All gift items are available at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 141 Forest Blvd. Open hours in November are Wednesdays 11-2; Saturdays 12-3. Beginning December[Read More…]
Your Vision – Your Community, Time for Action, Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2011. The Village of Park Forest has a legacy of living and growing sustainably. Now, the Village is building on past efforts to create a sustainability plan and needs to hear from you. Moe than 160 people participated in the first set of public kick-off meetings,[Read More…]
Park Forest is Growing Green with CMAP
Youth from Park Forest work with CMAP to plan for the future of their town. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest has a legacy of living and growing sustainably. Now, this south suburban community is embarking on an innovative effort to create a village-wide sustainability plan. Village residents,[Read More…]
IL Fire Marshal Commemorates National Elevator/Escalator Safety Week In Illinois
SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal have proclaimed November 13-19, 2011 as the National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week in Illinois. The objective of this week is to create safety awareness among residents when riding elevators, escalators and moving walks. Governor[Read More…]
