Federally-appointed court monitor exposes shocking problems within IDOC CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2017. The first annual report of a federally-appointed monitor regarding the Illinois Department of Corrections’ (IDOC) treatment of mentally ill prisoners was released READ MORE
Now is exactly the time to speak out against free-market exploitation, says author of ‘The Shock Doctrine’ Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2017 By: Julia Conley, staff writer As millions of Houston residents faced life-threatening flooding on READ MORE
Copmmentary By Gene Policinski (ENEWSPF)- A threat from the Trump administration, apparently aimed at journalists as part of a larger campaign to prevent widespread government “leaks” that have enraged the president, is the wrong message READ MORE
Yes, our health system is broken, but broken systems can be fixed—not easily, but they can be fixed. By: Bill Moyers Watching the craziness in the Senate this week, as Mitch McConnell and the GOP’s READ MORE
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Monday approved a liquor license for a not-yet-open grocery store. The Class F license, according to discussion at the July 10 board meeting, will allow liquor to be served in READ MORE
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the end, after an overwhelming show of support from people making public comments, the Park Forest Village Board dealt a blow to business. The board voted down the Illinois Street liquor READ MORE
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois House of Representatives voted Thursday to override in full vetoes of Governor Bruce Rauner, finally passing a budget. The Illinois budget lifts the state from more than two years operating in READ MORE
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Thursday appears to be the day the Illinois House will override Governor Bruce Rauner’s budget veto. The Illinois Senate voted to override the Governor’s vetoes on Tuesday, July 4. “The House will hold READ MORE
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the first time since July 1, 2015, a budget for the state of Illinois is finally within reach. There is a chance the state will see a budget Wednesday. “Illinois budget impasse” READ MORE
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Yesterday, we wrote that there appeared to be hope that Springfield might actually pass a budget. The Dems seemed to hold out hope. The GOP saw ‘Déjà vu all over again,’ and the READ MORE
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