Day: November 2, 2017

Park Forest Police Station police blotter reports

Man Shot On Indianwood Thursday

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A man shot on Indianwood Boulevard Thursday was sent to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. In a statement, Park Forest Police said officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of Indianwood Boulevard shortly after noon regarding a report of shots fired.[Read More…]

Kidde plastic handle fire extinguishers

Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2017 By: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recall Summary: Name of product: Kidde fire extinguishers with plastic handles Hazard: The fire extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency. In addition, the nozzle can detach with[Read More…]

Senator Dick Durbin

Senator Durbin Statement On Republican Tax Plan

WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2017 By: Senator Durbin’s Media Staff U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement on the tax plan released this morning by House Republicans: This plan gives massive tax cuts to corporations and the wealthiest individuals while middle class families are left behind. It is[Read More…]

medical marijuana

Lawmakers Demand the VA Study Medical Marijuana

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2017 By: Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director Members of the US House Committee on Veteran’s Affairs are demanding that the Department of Veterans Affairs facilitate protocols to assess the efficacy of medical cannabis in veterans suffering from chronic pain conditions and post-traumatic stress. Minnesota Democrat Tim Walz,[Read More…]

PSC soccer

Garcia’s Penalty Kick Pushes PSC Pioneers to First Postseason Win in Program History

CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2017 By: Prairie State College Communications When it comes to postseason success in women’s soccer, Prairie State College (PSC) historically has not had much in which to hang its collective hat. Until now that is. Freshman midfielder Lysette Garcia’s (Munster H.S., Ind.) penalty kick marker in the[Read More…]

Rick Perry

Sierra Club: Rick Perry Must Resign for Latest Remarks

WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2017 By: Cindy Carr Today, Energy Secretary Rick Perry made heinous comments suggesting that expanding fossil fuel development will decrease the incident of sexual assault. In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement: “It was already clear that Rick Perry is unfit[Read More…]

White House

Earthjustice on Sam Clovis Withdrawing His Nomination: Preposterous From Day One

Trump’s nominee to serve as the top scientist at the Department of Agriculture was a conservative talk radio host and climate science denier Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2017 By:  Rob Friedlander, National Press Today, Sam Clovis withdrew his nomination to serve as the top scientist at the U.S. Department of[Read More…]

Julius Moore accepts check, Tim Jones, Indiana School

#TimStrong: Indiana School Raises Funds For Injured Officer Tim Jones

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Students at Matteson School District 162’s Indiana School mounted a coin drive to benefit critically injured Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones. The students raised $1,036.57 total. Indiana Principal Dr. Camilla Covington and students Maryam Beg and Mia Lewis, who represented the school, presented the check to Park[Read More…]

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