Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The FBI alleges that the vice president of an insurance underwriting group fraudulently obtained more than $13.5 million from a corporate client by fraudulently issuing and collecting premium payments on “matching deductible” policies, according to federal criminal charges filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago. DAVID BALLARD, 54,[Read More…]
Month: July 2018
Marian Catholic Baseball Players Contend in Annual Classic at Sox Park
Chicago Heights, Ill. (July 25, 2018) – Marian Catholic baseball players took the opportunity to play in an annual classic game at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Double Duty Classic (DDC). The Chicago White Sox hold the event to celebrate the history and tradition of Negro League baseball in Chicago while also promoting the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 29, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —If you’re looking for an evening of fine wine and scintillating conversation on Friday, plan on attending the League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area’s “Wine and Cheese” social being held on August 3 at the Richton Park Community Center. What better way to enjoy a[Read More…]
Sandi Black, the Friendly Face Outside the Village Manager’s Office, Retires
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The friendly face outside the Village Manager’s office retired at the end of last month after three decades on the job. Sandi Black served her last day in Park Forest after coming to and leaving Village Hall nearly 15,000 times, according to reckoning by Tom Mick. Mr.[Read More…]
City of Chicago Announce Major Legal Victory against President Trump’s Justice Department & Its Unlawful Conditions on Public Safety Grant Funding
U.S. District Court Grants Summary Judgment & a Permanent Injunction in favor of Chicago, Denies Trump Justice Department’s Motion to Dismiss the Lawsuit CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the City of Chicago has won its challenges against all of President Donald Trump’s Justice[Read More…]
Prairie State College Offering Tuition-Free ESL, Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency Courses and Saturday Classes this Fall
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Adult Education Program at Prairie State College (PSC) is offering tuition-free English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education, and High School Equivalency courses in fall 2018. Classes begin Monday, August 27. Registration is required and will be held at PSC[Read More…]
U.S. Receives Fallen Service Members’ Remains From North Korea
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2018 By: DoD News The United Nations Command with support from U.S. Forces Korea today repatriated 55 cases of remains of fallen U.S. service members returned by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea, according to a news release. A U.S. cargo aircraft[Read More…]
Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Demand State Department Ban Publication of Gun Blueprints
Cite extreme danger of 3-D-printed guns to the public Washington –(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2018 Contact: Alex Macfarlane Today Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Mike Thompson (CA-05), and Vice Chairs Rep. Jose Serrano (NY-15), Rep. David Price (NC-04), Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-04), Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Rep. Grace[Read More…]
Strong Consumption Drives GDP Growth in the Second 2018 Quarter
Investment was driven largely by a surge in the mining sector, prompted by higher world energy prices. Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2018 By: Dean Baker Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at a 4.1 percent annual rate in the second quarter, the strongest pace since a 4.9 percent rate in the third[Read More…]
Follow-up Police Reports: Woman Allegedly Shoots At Man
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This coverage represents follow-up police reports from June. The original reports indicated that the matters were still under investigation. eNews Park Forest checked back with police to see if charges had been filed. We are working to provide more details in reports now that we offer subscriptions.[Read More…]