Three Years #TimStrong Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Officer Tim Jones, badge number 204, was shot in the line of duty on March 19, 2016. In no time at all, that tragic day will be three years in the past. And the Park Forest Police are calling for a “flood” of mail[Read More…]
Month: February 2019
Post Henry Pratt Tragedy, Heartland Blood Centers to Host Aurora Strong Blood Drive
HBC will donate $20 to the Aurora Strong Community Fund for every blood donation Aurora, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In a show of support for those impacted by the tragedy at Henry Pratt Company, Heartland Blood Centers (HBC), part of Versiti, will host the Aurora Strong blood drive on Tuesday, March 5 from 9 a.m.[Read More…]
Remembering Those Who Fell to Gun Violence, Congresswoman Robin Kelly Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Those Pictured Fell to Gun Violence in Chicago and were Remembered by Congresswoman Kelly Wednesday Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly voted in favor of the Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R. 8). This bipartisan legislation would ensure that a background check is conducted on every gun sale, thus closing loopholes[Read More…]
Thinking Spring? Park Forest Baseball Now Taking Online Registration
Register here: https://www.pf-baseball.club Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Longing for the crack of the bat? The cheers of the crowd? That little one’s first t-ball hit? Park Forest Baseball is currently taking online registration, and you’ll want to register now. Teams will be “capped” at 12 players. “For more than 60 years,[Read More…]
Husband and Wife Plead Guilty to Bank Robberies in Northern Illinois
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A husband and wife from Crystal Lake have pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple bank robberies in Northern Illinois. DANIEL R. PLUSHKIS, 27, pleaded guilty February 22, 2019, to three counts of bank robbery, and he admitted as part of a plea agreement that he committed two[Read More…]
Rockford Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Robbery, Firearm Charges
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Rockford man pleaded guilty on February 22, 2019, in federal court before U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala to one count of attempted robbery and one count of using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. DARNELL LEAVY, 28, admitted in a written plea[Read More…]
Lafayette Man Gets 78 Months In Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Richard Seeger, Jr, 55 years old, of Lafayette, Indiana, was sentenced before District Court Senior Judge Joseph S. Van Bokkelen on his plea of guilty to receipt of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Seeger received a sentence of 78 months in prison followed by 20 years of[Read More…]
3 Ways to Make Your Heart Healthier
Family Features-(ENEWSPF)- Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? One in four people die from it each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and millions more have it or are at risk of developing the disease. Smoking,[Read More…]
Simple, Flavorful Recipes to Reimagine Mealtime
Family Features-(ENEWSPF)- While it can be easy to fall into a routine of cooking the same recipes week in and week out, getting creative with mealtime can be as easy as making simple swaps and trying new flavorful recipes, combinations with fresh, high-quality ingredients. One of the easiest ways to[Read More…]
Drama Group’s Children Theatre Presents Sleeping Beauty
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group is always pleased to present quality live theatre for children, schools, and daycare. This season we bring you the beloved classic, SLEEPING BEAUTY, directed by Charlie Misovye. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre on April 10, 11 & 12[Read More…]