Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Bellwood man has been indicted on a federal sex trafficking charge for allegedly recruiting a woman into prostitution. ALBERT LARRY, JR., also known as “Junior,” 33, is charged with one count of sex trafficking. He pleaded not guilty today at his arraignment in U.S. District Court in Chicago. [Read More…]
Month: November 2018
Fire Department Pleas “Keep the Wreath Red” This Holiday Season
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The holiday season is upon us which means focusing on fire safety to help the Fire Department “Keep the Wreath Red.” The Park Forest Fire Department has been participating in the “Keep the Wreath Red” program, developed by the Illinois Fire Chiefs’ Association, since it first began in[Read More…]
PSC Hosts Final 60th Anniversary Celebration, Recognizes Pillars of the Community
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) welcomed the Village of Hazel Crest and the City of Country Club Hills to its final 60thAnniversary Community event to celebrate PSC’s 60 years of educating the community. The college has held monthly celebrations throughout 2018 to recognize the villages and cities in[Read More…]
PSC Seeking Public Comment for Accrediting Evaluation
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Do you have experience with Prairie State College (PSC) or comments regarding the educational institution you would like to share? PSC is seeking comments about the college from the public, in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The college will host a visit from[Read More…]
Felony Burglary, Battery: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through November 27, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These police reports represent incidents through November 27, 2018. Charges for those cited in this time period include instances of battery, domestic battery, and one man who was charged with felony burglary. Providing more details than readers will find in any other police beat reports, we invite readers to[Read More…]
Park Forest Safe Despite Water Advisory for Aqua Illinois Customers
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An alert sent out to some area residents from a local school district has some in Park Forest wondering if the Village is under a boil order, the Village said in a statement. The water provider for Crete-Monee School District 201-U, Aqua Illinois, issued a precautionary water advisory November[Read More…]
Holiday Tree Lighting Set for December 7
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The annual Holiday Tree Lighting takes place on Friday, Dec. 7, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street. The free event includes Mr. D’s Magic Show, holiday music, goody bags and refreshments. At 6:30 p.m. the lighting of the holiday trees takes[Read More…]
DeLuca Calls for Performance Audit of Illinois State Police’s Crime Lab in Wake of Case Backlog
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In response to an evidence processing backlog at the Illinois State Police’s (ISP) Division of Forensic Services, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, is backing a performance audit that will review current lab procedures and provide recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the crime lab. “With DNA[Read More…]
RTA Announces New Board Member Christopher Groven
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) announces the appointment of Christopher J. Groven as its newest board member, representing Kane County. Director Groven replaces Director Donald DeWitte, who became State Senator (33rd District) on September 4. Director Groven’s appointment was effective November 13. Director Groven worked for BP for nearly thirty years[Read More…]
Two Iranian Men Indicted for Allegedly Deploying Ransomware to Extort Hospitals, Municipalities, Public Institutions
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- A federal grand jury returned an indictment unsealed today in Newark, New Jersey charging Faramarz Shahi Savandi, 34, and Mohammad Mehdi Shah Mansouri, 27, both of Iran, in a 34-month-long international computer hacking and extortion scheme involving the deployment of sophisticated ransomware, announced Deputy Attorney General Rod J.[Read More…]