Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 8, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Tall Grass Arts Association is honored to present the works of five highly respected, nationally and internationally exhibited and awarded artists in its new WATER. FIRE. ICE. EARTH. AIR. The exhibit runs from Friday, January 19 through Saturday, February 24. An artists’ reception will[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of January 7, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Attention all Stevie Wonder fans. The Center for Performing Arts will present ‘50 Years of Wonder: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder.’ In addition to the concert, you can also purchase a ticket for the Winter Wonderland Pre-Show Dinner Reception. You’ll find all the details about this event in[Read More…]
HP Recalls Batteries for Notebook Computers and Mobile Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Recall Summary Name of product: Lithium-ion batteries for HP notebook computers and mobile workstations Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards Remedy: Replace Recall date: January 4, 2018 Units: About 50,000 (in addition, 2,600 were sold in Canada) Recall[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Duckworth Urge DOJ And FCC To Closely Scrutinize Proposed Sinclair-Tribune Merger
Washington, DC-(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) are urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to closely scrutinize media mergers that fall within their jurisdictions, particularly, the proposed Sinclair Broadcasting-Tribune Media merger. The merger of[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Convicted Sex Offender Ruled Sexually Violent
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today that a Cook County Circuit Court Judge Peggy Chiampas has found that Jose Montanez, a registered sex offender is a Sexually Violent Person (SVP). Montanez, 61 will remain in the custody of the Illinois Department of Human Services[Read More…]
Illinois EPA Joins National Safety Council to Promote Vehicle Recall Awareness
Check To Protect Information Available at Vehicle Emissions Testing Facilities CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois EPA Director Alec Messina announced today that the Illinois EPA is partnering with the National Safety Council to inform drivers about the importance of checking their vehicle’s recall status and scheduling a[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Issues Consumer Guide to Illinoisans Purchasing Used Vehicles
Chicago — (ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced yesterday that a new law in Illinois will better protect consumers buying used cars. Madigan issued a free Consumer Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle and Consumer Checklist to inform consumers about these new protections in Illinois and provide[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Library Offering Many Special Events in January
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 2, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser & Rebecca Cerf It’s hard to think about leaving your warm house on these cold winter days. But the Park Forest Library is offering many Special Events throughout the month of January that will make you want to throw on your coat,[Read More…]
Kane County Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—January 2, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today that Santos Reyna, 42, of Pingree Grove, Ill., was charged in Kane County Circuit Court with 10 counts of possession of child pornography and two counts of dissemination of child pornography. The possession charges are Class 2 felonies[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of December 31, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Applications for the Officer Timothy Jones Scholarship are being accepted through Friday, January 5. The scholarship will be awarded to one Park Forest high school senior to use when attending college in the 2018-19 school year. You can find the scholarship criteria in the ‘Educational Lectures &[Read More…]
