The Red Cross continues to celebrate 100 years of water safety instruction. Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois is highlighting May as Water Safety Month and is encouraging Illinois residents to equip themselves with life-saving skills for summer activities. The American Red Cross’s national water[Read More…]
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Kelly, Chabot Introduce Legislation to Protect Girls’ Access to Education
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH), members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, introduced H.R. 2408, the Protecting Girls Access to Education Act, which ensures that children, specifically young girls, are able to receive an education when displaced by conflicts overseas. “As a mother, the[Read More…]
Logansport Man Sentenced to 275 Months Imprisonment, Production of Child Pornography
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Acting United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson announced that Johnny Clay Amos, 52, of Logansport, Indiana was sentenced before District Court Judge Philip P. Simon for production of child pornography. Amos was sentenced to 275 months’ imprisonment followed by 10 years of supervised release. According to documents in this[Read More…]
Elkhart Man Sentenced To 117 Months Imprisonment
For Bank Robbery South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Acting United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson announced that an Lamont Hawkins, 21, of Elkhart, Indiana was sentenced before District Court Judge Jon E. DeGuilio for bank robbery. Hawkins was sentenced to 117 months imprisonment and 2 years of supervised release. According to documents in[Read More…]
President Preckwinkle Unveils Cook County’s 2017 Roadwork Plan
Sauk Trail at Lakewood Blvd/Blackhawk Drive in Park Forest on the Docket Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled the list of the County’s 2017 roadwork construction projects, offering motorists a roadmap for the upcoming season. The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways plan will improve roads[Read More…]
Riley Calls for a Development Plan Ahead of Sale of Thompson Center
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As Governor Bruce Rauner continues to push the concept of selling the James R. Thompson Center; Illinois state government’s downtown Chicago epicenter, state Rep. Al Riley, D-Olympia Fields, Chair of the State Government Administration Committee, says that there are a number of factors looming over the sale that[Read More…]
Durkin Co-Sponsors Bi-Partisan Bill Cracking Down on Vacant Property Fraud
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Owners of vacant properties who are not actively seeking tenants or buyers, or making alterations while continuing to receive property tax relief could face a vacancy fraud complaint and pay a penalty under bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs). “Corporations or unscrupulous property[Read More…]
NLGJA to Present Lisa Ben Award to Longtime E! News Reporter Marc Malkin
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- NLGJA – The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is excited to announce that longtime E! News reporter Marc Malkin is the recipient of the 2017 Lisa Ben Award for Achievement in Features Coverage. Malkin will accept the award at NLGJA’s annual L.A. Exclusive benefit event in Los Angeles on June 20. “I am humbled and full[Read More…]
McDelivery with UberEATS Now Available in Over 1,000 Restaurants Across the U.S.
Oak Brook, IL-(ENEWSPF)- McDelivery with UberEATS is expanding across the United States and is now available in over 1,000 restaurants. Today, both McDonald’s and UberEATS jointly announced that customers in Los Angeles, Chicago, Columbus and Phoenix can now enjoy McDonald’s menu delivered right to their home, work or beyond through the[Read More…]
Community Alert: Woman Sexually Assaulted in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department issued a community alert regarding a report that an 18-year-old woman was sexually assaulted Monday while walking home from Rich East High School. The statement follows: “The Park Forest Police Department is investigating the reported sexual of assault of an 18-year-old woman on[Read More…]
