INDIANA–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2016. Donald Trump and Mike Pence are campaigning today in Indiana, where Trump has alienated Hoosiers with his attacks on Indiana-born U.S. District Court Judge Gonzalo Curiel and his support of anti-LGBT legislation that is nearly identical to the discriminatory Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) signed into law[Read More…]
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Village of Park Forest to Host ‘Growing Green Recycle Fest’ on Saturday, July 30
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 12, 2016. The Village of Park Forest will host a ‘Growing Green Recycle Fest’ on Saturday, July 30 from 8 a.m. to noon in DownTown Park Forest at the intersection of Main Street and Cunningham Lane (adjacent to the Park Forest Farmers’ Market). Electronic items accepted for[Read More…]
NARAL Releases Video Highlighting the Dangerous Family Planning Restrictions Included in the GOP Zika Bill
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2016. Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America released a new video to expose how the GOP Zika bill harms women who are trying to plan for the healthiest family possible in the midst of the Zika crisis. As women are relying on their health care providers for advice and[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Announces Houbolt Road Bridge Agreement
Innovative Funding Solution Addresses Local Needs, Strengthens Regional Economy JOLIET –(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2016. Governor Bruce Rauner joined IDOT Secretary Randy Blankenhorn, area officials and business leaders to announce an agreement between the state, local governments and CenterPoint Properties. This agreement includes building a new Houbolt Road bridge linking Interstate 80[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Medication for Dry Eye Disease
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of signs and symptoms of dry eye disease, on Monday, July 11, 2016. Xiidra is the first medication in a new class of drugs, called lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1 (LFA-1) agonist,[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, July 11, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2016 – 2:28 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday. I’ve got a couple of things to go through before we get to your questions, but most of this is focused on scheduling, both today, tomorrow, and on Wednesday. The first update is that the[Read More…]
The League of Women Voters, Park Forest Area to Host Summer Breakfast Meeting on July 27
Park Forest, Il—(ENEWSPF)—July 12, 2016. Please join The League of Women Voters, Park Forest Area for the Summer Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday, July 27th at 9:00am at the home of Mary Lubertozzi, 3434 Attica Road in Olympia Fields. Weather permitting, we are meeting in the garden so please bring a[Read More…]
IL House Republican Leader Jim Durkin Welcomes State Rep. David Welter
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- House Republican Leader Jim Durkin issued a statement Monday regarding the appointment of David Welter to the Illinois General Assembly. Welter was appointed by the 75th Legislative District Appointment Committee to fill the term of former State Representative John Anthony, according to the Morris Herald News. The statement follows:[Read More…]
Emily Aguirre Receives Kenneth W. Kramer Scholarship
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John Ostenburg presented 2016 Southland College Preparatory Charter High School graduate Emily Aguirre with the Kenneth W. Kramer Scholarship. The presentation was made prior to Monday’s meeting of the village board. Ms. Aguirre plans to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the fall where[Read More…]
Two Bailiffs and Gunman Killed in Berrien County, Michigan Courthouse
MICHIGAN—(ENEWSPF)—July 11, 2016. Two bailiffs were killed this afternoon following a shooting by an inmate at the Berrien County Courthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan. The shooter who was on his way to jail, took a gun from a deputy and started opening fire. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey confirmed that[Read More…]
