Special Agent in Charge Andrew G. Arena, Detroit Division, issued the following statement on March 9: Detroit, MI–(ENEWSPF)– Special Agent Paul M. Sorce, assigned to the FBI’s Detroit Field Office, was involved in a serious automobile accident while carrying out his duties today. He was taken to St. John’s Hospital[Read More…]
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Chicago Businessman Accused of Cheating Investors of $2 Million in Sales of Tax Certificates on Delinquent Cook County Parcels
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A Chicago businessman who engaged in acquiring properties in Cook County through the purchase of delinquent real estate taxes was arrested on federal fraud charges for allegedly cheating at least 41 victims, to whom he purported to sell interests in certain properties, of at least $2 million. The[Read More…]
$10,000 Reward Offered in Search for Latin King Fugitive
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Nation’s Top High School Innovators Met With President Obama to Discuss the Importance of Math and Science
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Historical Society Announces 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Hall of Fame Induction ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. in Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd in Park Forest on Sunday April 19, 2009. The ceremony is open to the public and admission is free, though donations are always welcome. The induction takes[Read More…]
West Suburban Man Indicted on Federal Gun Charge
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– An Addison man was indicted on a federal charge of being a felon-inpossession of a firearm, federal authorities announced today. The defendant, Mario J. Rainone, was charged with one count of illegally possessing a gun in an indictment returned yesterday by a federal grand jury, announced Patrick J.[Read More…]
Two Arrested in Suburban Armored Car Heist
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was joined today by Thomas Folliard, Chief of the Hazel Crest, Illinois Police Department, in announcing the arrest of two men in connection with yesterday’s robbery of over $400,000 from a Garda[Read More…]
Orchard Fresh Market Launches ‘Community Give-Back Program’
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The owners of Orchard Fresh Market are rolling out a novel approach to supporting local organizations. Called the “Community Give-Back Program,” the initiative will give a share of store proceeds to community organizations on an ongoing basis. According to owner Dave Smith, representatives of churches, clubs, schools,[Read More…]
Loss for Coach is Win for Students’ Religious Liberty
Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director In turning away an appeal from a New Jersey football coach who prayed with his students, the U.S. Supreme Court has reaffirmed a long-held protection of the religious-liberty rights of individual players and other students. The Court[Read More…]
Medical Care At Last in Iraq, At a Price
by Dahr Jamail Inter Press Service BAGHDAD – Prompt medical care is at last on offer in Iraq, for those who can find the dollars for it. “Why would I want to go to government-run hospitals where there is no care, no functioning instruments, long lines, and in the end[Read More…]
