Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, released the following statement regarding the end of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session: “Throughout my time in the General Assembly, I have dedicated myself to bringing major economic opportunities to the Southland Region. One of these items I wanted to do[Read More…]
Month: June 2019
RTA Rolls Out 2019 Summer Campaign, Encourages Riders to Show “We Can All Agree on Transit”
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This summer the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of northeastern Illinois is launching a unifying marketing campaign to focus on the benefits of riding transit. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace provide two million rides each weekday and riders and non-riders alike benefit from transit in the[Read More…]
Chicago Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking a Minor
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal judge has sentenced a Chicago man to 32 years in prison for arranging commercial sex encounters for a 16-year-old girl and related crimes. JOSEPH HAZLEY, 35, posted the girl’s information in sexually explicit online advertisements and arranged multiple meetings for her to engage in commercial sex. Hazley[Read More…]
Felon on Federal Supervision Hit With 16 Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking and Death Threats
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Anthony Dobbins, 51, of East St. Louis, Illinois, will serve 201 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine, influencing a federal official by threat, and mailing threatening communications, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Steven D. Weinhoeft, announced.[Read More…]
Mishawaka, Indiana Man Sentenced To 41 Months In Prison
For Possession Of Child Pornography South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- James Kindig, age 53, of Mishawaka, Indiana, was sentenced before United States District Court Judge Jon E. DeGuilio upon his plea of guilty to possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Kindig was sentenced to 41 months in prison followed by[Read More…]
Suburban Chiropractor Indicted on Fraud Charges for Allegedly Billing Private Insurers for Nonexistent Treatment
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A south suburban chiropractor has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly submitting reimbursement claims to private insurers for nonexistent treatment. JOHN KOSLOSKI operated his own practice, Diagnostic & Therapeutic Rehab, also known as Diagnostic & Therapeutic Rehab Services, in Dolton. From 2011 to 2018, Kosloski submitted[Read More…]
Federal Grand Jury Indicts North Suburban Businessman on Bank Fraud and Identity Theft Charges
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A north suburban businessman has been indicted on bank fraud and identity theft charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in mortgage and vehicle loans and using stolen identities to secure credit from financial institutions. YALE SCHIFF allegedly made false statements in loan applications to obtain mortgage[Read More…]
Jasper Man Charged with Embezzling Money From a Knox County Non-Profit Organization
Evansville, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Josh J. Minkler, the United States Attorney, announced that Mark A. Schmitt, 65, of Jasper, Indiana, has been charged with Theft Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds. As set forth in the Information and Plea Agreement filed on May 31, 2019, Schmitt was an Assistant Director and Accountant for[Read More…]
Lafayette Man Sentenced To 270 Months In Prison For Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Kasey Ludberg, 27, of Lafayette, Indiana was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child and receipt of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Ludberg was sentenced to 270 months in prison followed by 5 years of[Read More…]
Summer Appetizers with Chef Mike: Events at the Park Forest Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- If you’re looking for some cooking, Chef Mike has some mouthwatering summer appetizers planned this week at the Park Forest Library. Just show up and learn how to create these awesome dishes, plus nab a taste of what’s possible. All event titles below are links that will[Read More…]