We are keeping that promise to work across the aisle to pursue clean energy legislation in Illinois, specifically, nuclear energy.
Politics
90 Congressional Leaders Send Letter Urging ATF to Fully Implement Federal Rules to Help Close the Gun Seller Background Check Loophole
Letter comes as one year anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act being signed into law and as the nation reels from another weekend of horrific gun violence. Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Ill.-02), with U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Congresswomen Lucy McBath (D-Ga.-07), today led a bicameral letter[Read More…]
Report: Expect Property Tax Pain with Next Year’s Tax Bills
A year after seeing property tax assessments shot up, Park Forest residents can expect property tax pain when next year’s tax bills go out.
ICYMI: Rep. Robin Kelly Joins National and Local News For Black Maternal Health Week
Washington, D.C.,-(ENEWSPF)- In case you missed it, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) joined national and local news programs to acknowledge Black Maternal Health Week and discuss solutions to the Black maternal mortality crisis. Congresswoman Robin Kelly is a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and a member of the Health[Read More…]
Incumbent Tiffani Graham Takes Top Spot In Park Forest Trustee Race
Unofficial show incumbent Tiffani Graham took a solid top spot. We have results for Library and School Boards 163 and 227 here as well.
Reps. Kelly, Casten Take Aim at Illinois Gun Trafficking
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced the Gun Trafficker Detection Act. The goal is to cut down on gun trafficking in Illinois. This bill would do that. The bill would require gun owners to report a lost or stolen gun within 48 hours. Illinois has[Read More…]
Is the Southland Career & Technical Education Center on Track? District 227 Superintendent Provides Assurances
Candidates for the RTHS District 227 board were asked if they support building Southland Career & Technical Education Center (SCTEC).
Park Forest Residents Can Take Advantage of Early Voting and Vote By Mail
Residents in Park Forest can take advantage of early voting and voting by mail before the April 4 consolidated election.
Durbin, Blumenthal, Hirono Introduce Bill To Protect Children’s Online Privacy
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and others introduced legislation to strengthen online privacy protections for children.
Vanderbilt Withdraws from Mayoral Election
Park Forest Mayor Jonathan Vanderbilt withdrew his candidacy for re-election in Cook and Will Counties, eNews Park Forest learned.
