Encourages Others to Back Comprehensive Maternal Mortality Prevention Legislation Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In advance on the second 2020 Democratic Presidential Debate, SELF magazine asked all of the 2020 Presidential candidates about their plans to tackle America’s growing maternal mortality crisis. To answer the question, former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper cited the MOMMA’s Act, introduced by[Read More…]
Elections
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 Shows Randall White, Judy Hawthorne, Christina Dupee with the Lead
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As of Wednesday morning, Randall White, Judy Hawthorne, and Christina Dupee appear poised to claim victory in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163’s race where there were five contenders. Walter Mosby III and Lance Jefferson would lose their seats if these numbers hold over the next couple[Read More…]
To The Editor: Experience counts. But Ideas Matter.
(ENEWSPF)- My name is Lane Cameron. I’m 62 years old and a life long resident of Park Forest. I have met and spoken with Mae Brandon. She is a good and wonderful person. I believe she loves Park Forest as much as I do and has the best interest of[Read More…]
6 File to Run for Park Forest Mayor; 2 May Have Trouble Staying on the Ballot
Correction regarding Mae Brandon’s petition packet below. An objection to her packet would not be sustained. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Six people have filed petition packets to run for Park Forest Mayor. Two of the six appear to have problems with their packets. If challenged, they may very well not make[Read More…]
Former President Barack Obama Releases Statement on the Death of Senator John McCain
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sen. John McCain died Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the age of 81. Senator McCain was diagnosed with brain cancer in July 2017. Former President Barack Obama, who defeated United States Senator John McCain, issued a statement Saturday mourning the passing of his one-time political opponent in the[Read More…]
Park Forest Non-Partisan Committee To Meet Saturday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Candidates who run for office in the Village of Park Forest do so in a non-partisan system. Candidates run as independents, regardless of their political affiliations beyond Village politics. On Saturday, the Park Forest Non-Partisan Committee will meet at Village Hall beginning at 11:00 a.m. The purpose[Read More…]
Tired Of Illinois Press Release Wars: Rauner Must Stop The Bullshit
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the sake of the good people of Illinois, all Illinoisans, Governor Rauner must give in. I’m tired of the press release wars. I’m tired of the statements from this or that legislative leader. I’m tired of all of it, and it must end now. Now. Today.[Read More…]
Democrats Should Feel Good About What Happened In #GA06
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Democrats should feel pretty good about what happened in the old GA06, or GA-06, Georgia’s 6th congressional district. Democrat Jon Ossoff lost to Republican Karen Handel. The race was highly touted on the left, right, and center. The race was the most expensive[Read More…]
Supreme Court Declines to Hear North Carolina Voting Case
ACLU And SCSJ Challenged Discriminatory Voting Law, SCOTUS Order Is Victory For Voting Rights Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Supreme Court has declined to review a federal appeals court decision holding that North Carolina’s 2013 election law — which imposed a voter ID requirement, cut a week of early voting, and eliminated[Read More…]
HRC Statement on Firing of FBI Director James Comey
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, released the following statement on Donald Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey. “Donald Trump just fired the man leading the investigation into his ties to Russia. He did so[Read More…]
