Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Attorneys General across the country and other law enforcement and charity regulators to announce “Operation Donate with Honor.” This initiative is intended to crackdown against fraudulent charities that scam consumers by falsely[Read More…]
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Are We Ready? Congresswoman Kelly Asks Governor Rauner for Answers on Illinois’ Efforts to Secure the 2018 Election
Recent report still shows multiple vulnerabilities within Illinois’ system following 2016 hacks Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—July 18, 2018 By: James Lewis Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly wrote to Governor Bruce Rauner requesting information about the state’s efforts to secure the upcoming 2018 election after Illinois’ systems were hacked in 2016. She writes,[Read More…]
#4Jaleel: Donate To Drayton Family While You Dine At Culver’s Matteson
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Culver’s of Matteson will host a very special fundraiser on the evening of Tuesday, July 24, in memory of 10-year-old Jaleel R. Drayton of nearby Park Forest, who lost his life at the age of 10 this past July. Proceeds from the “Donate While You Dine” event will[Read More…]
Download the Village of Park Forest App Today
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2018. The Village of Park Forest mobile app is now available. This new digital tool provides an on-the-go connection for individuals seeking resources, news, and information from their smart phones or tablets. The Village of Park Forest app can be used to enjoy convenient access to[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth on Trump’s Secret Meeting with Vladimir Putin: “Shocking and Disgraceful”
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) comments on Donald Trump’s performance at yesterday’s Press Conference with Russian President Putin in Helsinki: “It is difficult to overstate the damage done by Donald Trump’s shocking and disgraceful show of weakness on the world stage. The strong global[Read More…]
Court Reporting Open House at South Suburban College’s Oak Forest Center on July 26
OAK FOREST, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2018 By: SSC Communications South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting a Court Reporting Open House on Thursday, July 26, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., in Oak Forest Center Room 5190. The Open House will showcase this profession which offers a wide-open job market and excellent[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: My Colleagues Are Failing To Live Up To Their Oath, Refuse To Speak Up And Denounce President Trump’s Actions In Helsinki
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 17, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Today, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) called on his Senate Republican colleagues to speak up and put country before party following President Donald Trump’s remarks at a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Durbin said in a speech on the Senate floor, “Yesterday,[Read More…]
Park Forest Agenda: Ambulance Fees To Nearly Double, Hospital Choices Will Drop To One
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Village Board will consider two ordinance changes Monday night: one will reduce the number of options available for hospital transport from two to one, the other will hike ambulance fees. Ambulance fees haven’t haven’t seen an increase in four years. Both proposals come from[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 15, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Are your kids getting bored with the ‘usual’ summer activities? Hallelujah Temple is offering two free summer camps for young people from age 5 to 17. The first camp, a Vacation Bible School, beginning Monday, July 16, and is available for children ages 5-13. Week two,[Read More…]
Activists Urge Illinois Governor Rauner to Act Now to Protect Voters
News of Russian hackers targeting Illinois adds urgency to the signing of SB 2273 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2018 Contact: Steve Held The Russian hacking of Illinois’ voter database is further galvanizing activists in support of a bill which would close a massive security vulnerability in Illinois’ voter database. SB 2273, currently[Read More…]
