Review announced after 41 Democrats wrote to the Health Department’s Inspector General requesting comprehensive review of the program that oversees care for children impacted by President Trump’s family separation policy WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—June 29, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human[Read More…]
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Illinois Department of Public Health Heat Safety Tips
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—June 29, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Hot weather with high humidity is forecasted for the next several days in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D. is reminding people about the importance of staying cool in order to avoid heat-related illnesses like heat[Read More…]
July 2018 Special Events at the Park Forest Public Library
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 29, 2018 By: Kaitlyn Keller The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, has announced its July 2018 special events. Coming up in July: July 14 — “Local Author Group Meet & Greet” (11 a.m.) Join us for our official kick-off of our Local Author Group. If[Read More…]
Massive Protests in Chicago’s Daley Plaza and Nationwide on June 30 Calling for an End to Trump Administration’s Dehumanizing Immigration Policies
Protest Is Part of the National ‘Families Belong Together’ Day of Action With More Than 650 Events Nationwide CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—June 28, 2018 Contact: Marj Halperin On Saturday, June 30th, thousands of Chicago-area residents will rally at Daley Plaza, 60 West Washington, beginning at 11 a.m. This rally is part of[Read More…]
Northside Chicago Landlords Settle Discrimination Charges
Fair Housing Program fighting housing discrimination on Chicago’s Northside settles two disputes in as many months. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 28, 2018 Contact: Chris Zala, Executive Director, Northside Community Resources This week, Bil-Mar Property Management agreed to pay over $3000 to potential tenant Tymikee Brown in order to settle a housing discrimination complaint.[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly Welcomes Congressional Art Competition Winner to U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 28, 2018 By: James Lewis Congresswoman Robin Kelly welcomed Taylor Ausley of Homewood-Flossmoor High School to the U.S. Capitol. Miss Ausley is the winner of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition for the Second Congressional District. She traveled to Washington D.C. with her father. “It’s an honor to welcome[Read More…]
Family Lost Everything In Fire; Park Forest Officer, Neighbors, Step Up
What’s left when you lose everything? Beth Brecher and Alan Shnay found the goodness of neighbors, friends, family, and strangers. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Elisabeth Brecher’s dogs woke her up at about 4 a.m. one morning last month. She quickly learned that the house she shared with husband Alan Shnay and[Read More…]
Emergency Appeal For Blood Donors From Heartland Blood Centers
HBC facing a critical blood need heading into the Fourth of July holiday Aurora, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Heartland Blood Centers (HBC) issued a release stating the organization is reaching out to the community with an emergency appeal for blood donors. “Due to lower than normal donations at the start of the summer[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Calls On Trump Admin To Answer Questions About Children Forcibly Separated From Parents At Border
President of American Academy of Pediatrics called Trump Administration’s family separation policy “government-sanctioned child abuse” WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—June 26, 2018 By: Durbin Communications Staff Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today pressed Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), for detailed information on the health and well-being[Read More…]
Paramedics Showcase New Ambulance: Manager’s Report
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village Manager’s report began outside Village Hall Monday as Tom Mick watched while paramedics showcased the town’s new ambulance. This was prior to the meeting of the Village Board. When a new apparatus arrives, it’s common for departments to have vehicles on-hand so board members and[Read More…]
