Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will host Clean Up Our Parks Day on Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Park Forest’s Central Park. Planned projects include painting backstops, clearing brush and[Read More…]
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Park Forest Aqua Center Opens For The Season On June 3
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest reports that the Aqua Center will open for the season on June 3. “Since 1952, the Park Forest Aqua Center has been one of Chicagoland’s favorite outdoor aquatic facilities, right here in Park Forest,” the Village reports on its web site. There[Read More…]
Recognition Night 2017 Celebrates Academic Excellence at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at Governors State University recognized 15 students for their academic excellence as well as those who have demonstrated outstanding professional growth. Nominated by faculty, these students exemplify what GSU Jaguars can achieve. Individuals who have provided mentorship and supervision for students in their[Read More…]
Former Associate Clerk in Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Indicted for Allegedly Lying to Federal Grand Jury
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A former associate clerk in the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office allegedly lied under oath to a federal grand jury when she denied selling tickets for the Clerk’s campaign fundraisers to other employees in the office, according to a federal indictment announced May 5. BEENA PATEL sold[Read More…]
Terre Haute Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Production Of Child Pornography
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced that a Terre Haute man was sentenced for his role in producing and possessing child pornography. David Roberts, 50, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson. “Protecting our most vulnerable citizens from sexual predators has[Read More…]
Chicago Trader Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Defrauding Investors
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago trader was sentenced today to nine years in federal prison for defrauding investors out of more than $9 million. NICK WURL, 27, the founder of Chicago-based Ludiera Capital LLC, fraudulently raised approximately $11.2 million from more than 60 investors. From January 2012 through May 2015, Wurl falsely[Read More…]
Developer Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud in Connection With Carbondale Apartment Complex
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Christopher E. Creek, 56, of Champaign, IL, pled guilty May 9 to a charge of bank fraud in federal court in Benton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Donald S. Boyce, announced. The charge arose from Creek’s participation as a developer for the construction of[Read More…]
GSU Board of Trustees Recognizes Yolanda Pitts For Service As Student Trustee
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dr. Aurélio Valente, Dean at Governors State University, posted a Tweet from his @GSUDean account, recognizing Yolanda Pitts for her two years service as a Student Trustee. The Tweet follows. @Governors_State Board of Trustees recognizes the service of Yolanda Pitts for her two years as Student Trustee! #GSUProud[Read More…]
19 Attorneys General Call For An Independent Special Counsel To Investigate Russian Interference In Election
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Lisa Madigan sent a letter with 19 other attorneys general to Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein calling for the immediate appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate possible Russian interference into the 2016 presidential election. In their letter, Madigan and the attorneys general call[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Student Loan Bill Of Rights Passes Senate
AG Madigan & Sen. Daniel Biss Applaud Passage of Senate Bill 1351 to Better Illinois Student Loan Borrowers Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced the Illinois Senate passed legislation to reform the student loan servicing industry to help student loan borrowers repay their loans. The bill addresses widespread abuses and[Read More…]
