Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest recently swore in five new police officers. All five officers are currently at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of DuPage and will graduate on September 27th. They will then enter the department’s Field Training Program where they will spend[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Senators Durbin, Harkin, Rockefeller, Waxman & Members of Congress Call on E-Cigarette Makers to Explain Marketing Tactics Targeting Kids
Use of new nicotine delivery devices is on the rise among children and teens WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Following new information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showing a dramatic increase in the use of e-cigarettes among children and youth, twelve members of Congress today called on[Read More…]
Senator Mark Kirk Statement on the Announcement by the U.S. Attorney’s Office on the Indictment of Members of the Hobos Gang, a Faction of the Gangster Disciples
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement today: “Today’s announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Shapiro and Supt. McCarthy is welcome news. These arrests are at the core of Chicago’s fight against the dangerous drug gangs that plague our communities. Every law abiding Chicago citizen should[Read More…]
Nine Alleged Members of Hobos Street Gang Indicted in RICO Conspiracy for Murders and Other Violent Drug-Related Crimes in Chicago
Defendants include Gregory Chester and Desjuar Anderson, of Richton Park, identified as the leader of the Hobos CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Nine defendants who allegedly directed or participated in a violent, drugtrafficking street gang known as the Hobos were charged today in a federal racketeering conspiracy (RICO) indictment with engaging in[Read More…]
Alliance for a Healthier Generation and McDonald’s Announce Groundbreaking CGI Commitment to Promote Balanced Food and Beverage Choices
McDonald’s Commits to Leveraging Menu and Marketing Power to Increase Access to Fruits and Vegetables to Help Families Make Informed Choices NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013— McDonald’s is partnering with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, founded by the Clinton Foundation and American Heart Association, to increase customers’ access to fruit[Read More…]
Current Talks ‘Last Chance’ for Just Peace with Israel, Palestinian Leader Tells UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–26 September 2013 – Warning that time is running out, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas today called on the United Nations to end Israeli settlement building on Palestinian land and thus giving a last chance for renewed peace talks to resolve the Middle East conflict within the allotted nine-month timeframe.[Read More…]
Governor Pat Quinn Statement on Judge Ruling Against Suspension of Legislative Pay
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn issued the below statement regarding today’s ruling by Judge Neil Cohen to allow legislators to receive their paychecks: “I respectfully disagree with the judge’s decision. “On behalf of Illinois taxpayers, I intend to appeal the decision and seek a court stay that would prevent[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the United Nations LGBT Ministerial Event, Sept. 26, 2013
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Well, thank you very much (inaudible). Thank you, and I apologize to all of my colleagues for being a little bit late. I’m sorry about that. But it is an enormous honor to be part of this event, which is the first of its kind in[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Nature Center to Host Garlic Fest on October 5
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 26, 2013. On Saturday, October 5, from noon to 4 p.m., Thorn Creek Nature Center will hold Garlic Fest, an afternoon of family fun celebrating organically grown garlic with recipes, cooking, crafts, hikes, planting & growing demonstrations, garlic refreshments, live music and garlic galore. Allow the many[Read More…]
President Obama Launches Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Steering Committee ‘2.0’
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Today, President Obama launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Steering Committee “2.0,” part of a continuing effort to maintain U.S. leadership in the emerging technologies that will create high-quality manufacturing jobs and enhance America’s global competitiveness. The Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) was created by the President in[Read More…]
