Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick provides regular, comprehensive updates at meetings of the Village Board. eNews Park Forest will begin publishing these updates for our readers. They are yet another avenue for residents to stay informed. We appreciate Mr. Mick providing an electronic copy of this update to[Read More…]
Politics
AccuWeather Predicts Hurricane Harvey To Be More Costly Than Katrina, Sandy Combined
AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather predicts Hurricane Harvey, which has wreaked havoc in Texas, to be the most costly natural disaster in United States history. Dr. Joel N. Myers, founder, president and chairman of AccuWeather, and sometimes called the “father of commercial meteorology” stated, “This is the costliest and worst natural disaster in[Read More…]
Sessions’s Leak Warning To Journalists Misguided, Misplaced
Commentary 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 delivered by the wrong messenger. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, only a few days removed from[Read More…]
State GOP Supports Work To “Fundamentally Reform” Education Funding
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois GOP legislative leaders issued a joint statement expressing support “to fundamentally reform how we fund our public education system.” The statement, issued by Senate Republican Leader-Designee Bill Brady and House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, was issued Monday. “We support the governor’s call for the four legislative leaders[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…]
DeLuca Hosting Senior Information Fair and Ice Cream Social
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Would you like to meet State Rep. Anthony DeLuca-Chicago Heights? Rep. DeLuca will host a Senior Information Fair and Ice Cream Social on Monday, August 21, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Frankfort Township Building, located at 11000 West Lincoln Highway in Frankfort. “It is my[Read More…]
President Trump To Law Enforcement Officials: Let Those You Arrest Hit Their Heads?
Ronkonkoma, New York-(ENEWSPF)- President Trump apparently told law enforcement officials at an event in New York that it was okay with him if they did not protect the heads of people they arrest when putting them in vehicles. What, exactly, did he mean by that? What do you think? His[Read More…]
Honoring American Heroes: President’s Weekly Address
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- President Donald Trump speaks about the past week where he had to opportunity to honor American heroes. The address follows, video, then a transcript. My fellow Americans, This past week, we have celebrated, saluted, and honored American heroes who have devoted their lives to God, Family, and Country.[Read More…]
President’s Weekly Address: “Made in America Week”
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- President Trump touts “Made in America Week” in his July 21, 2017 address. Text of the address follows, along with video. *** My fellow Americans, On Monday, I signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring this to be “Made in America Week.” We believe that our country is stronger, safer,[Read More…]
Cook County Laid Off More Than 300 Friday
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County laid off more than 300 employees Friday, operating in crisis mode. Cook County Toni Preckwinkle issued the following statement explaining the layoffs: *** Today we regrettably laid off more than 300 employees as a result of the County’s budget crisis. The exact number continues to change[Read More…]
