Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Governor Rauner delivered his 2018 budget address today. Rauner singled out major cuts to teacher pension programs and public sector unions, saying each need to take more responsibility for their part in the state’s financial troubles by accepting less state help and lower[Read More…]
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To Protect And Serve: Officer Garrick Enns Goes Above And Beyond
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After the deep snowfall late last week, in the midst of the deep chill that settled over Park Forest, dispatch received a call from someone worried that a family member would get stuck in the snow. Enter responding Officer Garrick Enns. Police tell the story on Facebook:[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Duckworth Statement On New Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Confirmed At Illinois Veterans’ Home Quincy
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after two new cases of Legionnaires’ disease were confirmed at the Illinois Veterans’ Home (IVH) Quincy: “Last month, the Governor stated that his goal was ‘zero instances of Legionella infection’ at[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present the Musical ‘A New Brain’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2018 By: Tina Zagone The Drama Group is very excited to bring this leading-edge musical ‘A New Brain,’ to the south suburban audience directed by Jeannie Markionni. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre in Chicago Heights on March 9, 10, 15, 16[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Congress to Protect American Employees from Sexual Harassment
Coalition Calls on Congress to End Secret Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Claims Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined a coalition of 56 states and territories to urge Congress to protect American employees and put a stop to secret, forced arbitration in cases of workplace sexual[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society to Host Program on ‘The Great Migration’ February 25
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Park Forest Historical Society will host a program on ‘The Great Migration’ on Sunday, February 25 at 2:30 p.m. The program will be held at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive in DownTown Park Forest. The event is free and[Read More…]
Little Village: Diesel Intensive Facility Threatens Right To Breathe
From Coal to Diesel, The Little Village that Can CHICAGO, IL —(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2018 By: Kimberly Wasserman On Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (LVEJO) and Little Village community at large were shocked to learn that Hilco and Mayor Rahm Emanuel proposed the demolition of the[Read More…]
Publisher Files Censorship Suit Against Illinois Dept. of Corrections
Prisoners denied newsletter providing vital legal information Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2018 By: Paul Wright and Megan Groves Today, the Human Rights Defense Center (HRDC), a non-profit organization based in Lake Worth, Florida, will file a federal lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) that alleges constitutional violations related[Read More…]
Illinois 4th Congressional District Democratic Party Candidates Forum
Forum Hosted by Indivisible West Suburban Action League will feature Democratic Candidates for the 4th Congressional District who will replace retiring Congressman Luis Gutierrez Riverside, IL—February 13, 2018 By: Cristin Evans The Indivisible West Suburban Action League will host a forum for the 4th Congressional District Democratic Primary Candidates on[Read More…]
Senator Durbin’s Statement on President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—February 12, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Today, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump submitted his 2019 fiscal year budget request to Congress: “We knew this was coming. After blowing a massive hole in the[Read More…]
