Concord, NH-(ENEWSPF)- New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan announced Tuesday that she intends to sign a bill that will allow state residents with serious illnesses, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, and HIV/AIDS, to obtain and use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it. The governor’s press release is available at here. "We[Read More…]
Month: June 2013
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Time for Congress to Pass Commonsense Immigration Reform (Video and Text)
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)– In this week’s address, President Obama discussed the bipartisan legislation being debated in the United States Senate that would take important steps towards fixing our broken immigration system, while growing our economy and reducing the deficit. The President urges Congress to pass immigration reform so that we can[Read More…]
Video: President Obama Speaks to the People of Berlin from the Brandenburg Gate
BERLIN–(ENEWSPF)– President Obama delivers remarks at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. June 19, 2013.
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for June 21, 2013
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
Park Forest Making Sustainable Strides with New Payment Option At Farmers’ Market
Visit the Park Forest Farmers Market. Now accepting Link. (Photo: Enewspf.com) Park Forest the sole municipally-run farmers’ market in the southern suburbs to accept Illinois Link Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest is not only keeping up with the technological times but also the economic times. Close to[Read More…]
Exciting 2013-2014 Season Begins This Summer at GSU Center for Performing Arts
Ailey II. (Photo Supplied) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Electrifying dance. Soaring music. Heart-warming theater. Unforgettable family entertainment. And it’s all live, and close to home. Welcome to the 19th season at Governors State University Center for Performing Arts. During its 2013-2014 season, GSU Center will again bring the best in performing[Read More…]
The South Suburban Food Co-op Opens To Non-Members
The South Suburban Food Co-op is open to the public. (Photo Supplied) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The South Suburban Food Co-op, an organic and high-quality food store located in the Park Forest Plaza, has now opened its doors to all shoppers. Previously open to members only, the Co-op board recently voted[Read More…]
Glen Carbon Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Glen Carbon man pled guilty in federal district court on June 17, 2013, to charges of receipt of child pornography (count one) possession of child pornography (count two), the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, announced. Arlynn Gene Georgeson, 54, of[Read More…]
Veterans Join Hunger Strike to Close US Prison at Guantanamo
Large Protest Action Outside White House on Wednesday, June 26 St. Louis, MO-(ENEWSPF)- Four members of Veterans For Peace are fasting in solidarity with the hunger striking prisoners at the US prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Diane Wilson has not eaten for 47 days. She has been on a water-only fast[Read More…]
Protest Against U.S. Intervention in Syria
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Obama administration has announced it will arm the Syrian opposition, and has plans to set up a No Fly Zone over Syrian territory. The Anti-War Committee – Chicago (AWC) opposes these measures to escalate the conflict which has already cost 93,000 lives. President Obama says the Assad[Read More…]
