Analysis, Commentary, Report By Gary Kopycinski Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Once again, the sounds of gunshots disturbed the morning slumber of Park Foresters. Once again, shots were fired at law enforcement, this time two FBI agents wounded in the exchange. Once again, a suspect is dead. It appears the agents will[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan: No Bailout for Exelon or ComEd
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued the following statement today in opposition to Senate Bill 1585. Exelon and its subsidiary ComEd are pushing the legislation that would rack up billions of dollars in spending and profit paid for by consumers. “It’s outrageous that Exelon and ComEd are[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Report Showing NFL Attempted to Influence NIH Research on Brain Injuries
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after a report was released following a months-long investigation by Democratic Members of the Energy and Commerce Committee highlighting how far the NFL went to hide the truth about brain injuries in football: “The National Football League[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Launch 4th Summer Season of Night Out in the Parks
More Movies, Performances & Fun in Parks throughout all of Chicago’s 77 communities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly, local arts organizations, performers and community members today announced the fourth summer of Night Out in the Parks at La Follette Park. The[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez Tells Natural Resources Committee He Cannot Support PROMESA Bill on Puerto Rico
“If the genuine needs of Puerto Ricans are subjugated to the artificial privileges of wealthy speculators in the United States, this is not a bill I can support.” Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. On Tuesday, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) told his colleagues that he would not support the Puerto Rico[Read More…]
College for Kids and Day Camp Programs Coming to South Suburban College This Summer
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. South Suburban College’s Continuing Education Department is offering courses to help fill the summer days with activities that will entertain and challenge children and young adults. The majority of the College for Kids classes scheduled for this summer will begin the week of June[Read More…]
South Suburban College GED Students Honored at Graduation Ceremony
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. South Suburban College honored its sixty-nine 2016 GED (General Education Development) graduates at a ceremony on Friday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the college’s Performing Arts Center. SSC Board of Trustees Chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli presented the graduates with their GED Certificates. Chairman[Read More…]
June 2016 Programs at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Photograph Courtesy of Stephen White Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2016.Nestled within Thorn Creek Nature Preserve is the historic Hornicek Farm where chickens roam freely and garlic grows by the thousands. Join us for the Historic Farm Walk on Sunday, June 5 from 1-3 p.m. This fun program is for all[Read More…]
University of Saint Mary Bids Farewell to Class of 2016 at Commencement – Park Forest Resident Among Graduates
LEAVENWORTH, Kansas—(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016 – The University of Saint Mary marked the close of another academic year and the completion of this leg of the class of 2016’s educational journey at USM’s Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 7, in McGilley Field House on the university’s main Leavenworth campus, 4100 South 4th[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Monthly Compliant Snapshot Spotlights Credit Reporting Complaints
Report Also Includes In-Depth Look at Consumer Complaints in New Mexico WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its monthly consumer complaint snapshot, highlighting credit reporting complaints. The report shows that consumers continue to complain about incorrect information on their credit reports as[Read More…]
