Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Yesterday, we wrote that there appeared to be hope that Springfield might actually pass a budget. The Dems seemed to hold out hope. The GOP saw ‘Déjà vu all over again,’ and the Governor promised a veto. The unlikely optimism from House Speaker Michael Madigan: “Today, Democrats and[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Here’s What’s Happening With Park Forest Police Reports
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest would like to update our readers on the status of the Park Forest Police reports. Our recent reports have been sparse, to say the least. We learned this week that, as former Village Manager Janet Muchnik used to say, “There’s a story behind that.”[Read More…]
Radogno To Resign From Illinois Senate
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) has announced that she was resigning her position as Senate Republican Leader and Senator from the 41st District effective close of business on July 1, 2017 – the start of the new fiscal year. “It has truly been an honor to represent the 41st[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly in Time Magazine: “To hell with the rules, kids are dying”
Blog Commentary-(ENEWSPF)- U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, IL-2, says in an op-ed in Time Magazine that she will “stand on the floor of the People’s House and count every dollar they took while sharing the name and story of an American killed by gun violence.” Rep. Kelly reports that the NRA[Read More…]
Tired Of Illinois Press Release Wars: Rauner Must Stop The Bullshit
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the sake of the good people of Illinois, all Illinoisans, Governor Rauner must give in. I’m tired of the press release wars. I’m tired of the statements from this or that legislative leader. I’m tired of all of it, and it must end now. Now. Today.[Read More…]
Democrats Should Feel Good About What Happened In #GA06
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Democrats should feel pretty good about what happened in the old GA06, or GA-06, Georgia’s 6th congressional district. Democrat Jon Ossoff lost to Republican Karen Handel. The race was highly touted on the left, right, and center. The race was the most expensive[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Graduates 206; Plans To Welcome Over 275 Freshmen
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School announces its 2017 graduates. There were 207 students who were granted diplomas on May 22 at the Tinley Park Center. The school, which opened in September of 1958, has a long history of educating “Scholars with a Soul.” Over 275 freshmen are scheduled to[Read More…]
Join Us On The Village Green To Remember Our Nation’s Fallen
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Monday, May 29, marks Memorial Day. Perhaps the unofficial start of summer. For some, perhaps, a day to indulge, or over-indulge. For others, a well-earned day of rest. For all of us, however, this is a day to remember our nation’s fallen. Whether you align yourself to[Read More…]
#TimStrong: Officer Tim Jones Leaves Rehab
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Officer Tim Jones was shot on March 19, 2016. According to police, he was ” investigating a stolen motor vehicle complaint when fellow officers, on a separate call of a possible break in to a vacant home, discovered the reported stolen vehicle at that vacant house. Officer Jones[Read More…]
Park Forest Woman Wins Showcase Showdown On The Price Is Right
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Park Forest resident won the Showcase Showdown recently on The Price Is Right. Romona Johnson, who lives near the DownTown, said she was “still grinning ear to ear” after winning nearly $36,000 in cash and prizes for an episode of the acclaimed. $35,364 in cash and[Read More…]
