Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2017 #1: Public Support In Favor Of Adult Use Legalization Reaches All-Time High Sixty-four percent of US adults – including for the first time a majority of self-identified Republicans – believe that the adult use of marijuana should be legal, according to nationwide polling data published in[Read More…]
Year: 2017
Union Street Gallery’s ‘Recollection’ Exhibit Opens on January 11
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Union Street Gallery (USG) begins 2018 with an exhibition entitled ‘Recollection.’ The exhibit will open on Thursday, January 11 and run through Saturday, February 10. There will be a reception on Saturday, January 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gallery. [Read More…]
Interview With The Police Chief: On Mental Health Interventions, Youth, Restorative Justice, the PFPD, and Family
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police Chief Christopher Mannino sat down with eNews Park Forest and reflected on the challenges the department faces including restorative justice, youth, and the need of officers often serving as primary responders in situations involving mental health crises. Additionally, he shared strategies the department is[Read More…]
Felony Charges: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for December 26, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The following are police blotter reports through December 18. Among the more serious charges are felony armed violence and felony unlawful use of a weapon. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police[Read More…]
17th Annual Chicago Polar Bear Club Polar Plunge to Take Place on January 20
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 26, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The 17th Annual Chicago Polar Bear Club Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2018 beginning at 12 noon at Oak Street Beach in Chicago. Hundreds of men and women will run into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan, many in costumes.[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces 10 Additional Cities Sign the Chicago Climate Charter
67 Mayors, including Park Forest, now committed to achieving emissions reductions and moving forward with climate action CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 26, 2017. Mayor Emanuel announced today that ten additional cities have signed the Chicago Climate Charter, a first-of-its-kind international charter on climate change. The Chicago Climate Charter now represents 67 cities and[Read More…]
Start the New Year Off Right by Registering for Spring 2018 Semester at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—December 26, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The New Year is right around the corner and Prairie State College’s (PSC) 2018 Spring term offers opportunities to start or continue earning a degree of certificate. In addition to credit courses, PSC offers a variety of non-credit courses including career training programs,[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 26, 2017 The Department of Defense announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Spc. Avadon A. Chaves, 20, of Turlock, Calif., died Dec. 20 at Al Asad, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, from a non-combat related incident. Chaves was assigned to the 1st Battalion,[Read More…]
Kmart Corporation to Pay U.S. $32.3 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations for Overbilling Federal Health Programs for Generic Prescription Drugs
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 26, 2017. Kmart Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (SHC), has agreed to pay $32.3 million to the United States to settle allegations that in-store pharmacies in Kmart stores failed to report discounted prescription drug prices to Medicare Part D, Medicaid, and TRICARE, the health[Read More…]
Park Forest Police: The Burglary Report Through December 18, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The burglary report, filed as a separate story. Under our new arrangement with the Park Forest Police Department, these reports are sent separately. Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call the Park Forest Police Department Investigations Division at (708)[Read More…]