Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- President Joe Biden Friday nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the United States Supreme Court. She is the first African American woman to be nominated to the high court, fulfilling a campaign promise of candidate Biden. She also represents many overlooked or not considered at all[Read More…]
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New Illinois House Remap Keeps Park Forest Split in Two*
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The new Illinois House district remap, which takes effect next year, Park Forest will remain split in two — with some changes. Right now, Park Forest is represented by Anthony DeLuca in the 80th district and a small section by Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin in the 38th. Both[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Joins Bipartisan Group of House Members Praising Supply Chain Provisions in the America COMPETES Act
America COMPETES Includes Rep. Kelly’s Bipartisan Supply CHAIN Act Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today, Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) joined a bipartisan group of House members in praising the supply chain provisions in the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, which was released yesterday.[Read More…]
South Suburbs Still Lag in Numbers of Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- While more residents have been vaccinated since we last reported, Park Forest numbers still lag behind residents of other towns in the percentage of residents who have completed vaccination regimens for COVID-19. More than 65% of our residents have received one vaccination against the deadly virus, but[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Praises House Passage of Transformational Build Back Better Legislation
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Rep. Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), voted to pass the Build Back Better Act, which will provide transformational change to American workers and families. The bill will now go to the Senate for passage. “The Build Back Better Act will bring sweeping improvements to the lives of hardworking Illinoisans[Read More…]
GOP Members: Illinois Needs Real Reform – Not More Symbolic Gestures
State Reps. Brad Halbrook, Dan Caulkins, Blaine Wilhour, Adam Niemerg, and Chris Miller urge redo of stalled ethics reform legislation Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governor JB Pritzker’s amendatory veto of ethics legislation approved last spring has stalled in the Illinois House, giving lawmakers an opportunity to craft a better bill, according to[Read More…]
Sen. Joyce on the State Fair and Priorities for Illinois
By Sen. Patrick JoyceD-Essex, 40th State Senate District ENEWSPF – The Illinois State Fair brings back many fond memories. The great smells of hot and sweet fair food, the not-as-great smells of the animal barns, and the many hours we spent getting our livestock ready to show on the fair circuit and[Read More…]
VA Reaches Out to Veterans as Taliban Take Over Afghanistan
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Veterans Administration reached out to veterans Monday to offer resources as the United States continues to pull out of its two decade war in Afghanistan. Reports show the Taliban taking over the country, as was expected. “Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan,[Read More…]
OPINION: State Sen. Patrick Joyce – Summer of Hope
By Sen. Patrick JoyceD-Essex, 40th State Senate District ENEWPF – This is a summer of hope, of reconnecting – of getting our lives back. Since I returned home from the spring legislative session in Springfield at the end of May, I have been on the road traveling the 40th Senate[Read More…]
PSC Board of Trustees Seeks New Member
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Would you like to serve on the Board of Trustees for Prairie State College? With the retirement of Marc Wiley from the PSC board, trustees are seeking candidates to fill the vacant position. The board is required to appoint an interim trustee to serve until the next[Read More…]
