Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School will host a second Open House of the school year on Sunday, November 19. The Open House begins at 1 p.m. and will end at 4 p.m. This event is open to the public and is geared toward prospective 7th and 8th grade[Read More…]
Day: November 2, 2017
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 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 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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
#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…]
America’s Veterans to be Recognized on November 11 in Richton Park
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2017 By: Park Forest Communications Recognize the women and men who have served the country on Veterans Day. Park Forest has collaborated with neighboring villages for on one, large Veterans Day event on November 11 at 11 a.m. The event will take place in the Richton[Read More…]