Ohio Legislature Misses The Mark- Votes To Pass Bill That Could Increase Overdose Deaths; Drug Policy Alliance: “Calling 911 Should Never Be a Crime. Governor Kasich Must Veto This Bill” OHIO–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2016. The Ohio Senate voted to pass a bill (HB 110) last night that was originally designed to[Read More…]
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Village of Park Forest to Hold Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2016.The Park Forest American Legion will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30, beginning at 11 a.m. The program takes place in DownTown Park Forest at the corner of Main Street and Cunningham Drive (just behind Park Forest’s Village Hall) and includes placement[Read More…]
Riley Advances Measure to Help Residents Save Their Homes from Foreclosure
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois homeowners at risk of foreclosure would have more time to apply for protection from losing their homes under a measure sponsored by state Rep. Al Riley, D- Olympia Fields, which is nearing passage in the General Assembly. “This legislation is a continuing effort to help homeowners still affected[Read More…]
District 162 Students Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
[one_half]Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Matteson School District 162 inducted 105 eighth graders into the District’s Hall of Fame during ceremonies at the Matteson Holiday Inn. This is the 10th annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which recognizes eighth graders from Huth Middle School and Illinois School who have achieved a 3.0 or[Read More…]
One Dead After Early-Morning Raid On Rich Court In Park Forest (Story, Video, Pictures)
Analysis, Commentary, Report By Gary Kopycinski Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Once again, the sounds of gunshots disturbed the morning slumber of Park Foresters. Once again, shots were fired at law enforcement, this time two FBI agents wounded in the exchange. Once again, a suspect is dead. It appears the agents will[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: No Bailout for Exelon or ComEd
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued the following statement today in opposition to Senate Bill 1585. Exelon and its subsidiary ComEd are pushing the legislation that would rack up billions of dollars in spending and profit paid for by consumers. “It’s outrageous that Exelon and ComEd are[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Report Showing NFL Attempted to Influence NIH Research on Brain Injuries
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after a report was released following a months-long investigation by Democratic Members of the Energy and Commerce Committee highlighting how far the NFL went to hide the truth about brain injuries in football: “The National Football League[Read More…]
High-Ranking Gang Members Among Several Defendants Arrested for Dealing Narcotics and Guns on Chicago’s South Side
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. Several suspects, including high-ranking members of a Chicago street gang, are facing drug or gun charges for their alleged roles in dealing narcotics and firearms on the city’s South Side. The investigation, dubbed “Operation Cornerstone,” spanned more than two years and included seizures of distribution quantities[Read More…]
Ohio Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Federal Prison for Bringing Minors to Chicago from Iowa to Engage in Prostitution
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. An Ohio man was sentenced today to 22 years in federal prison for his role in a sex trafficking ring involving minor girls who were brought to Chicago from Iowa to engage in prostitution. WILLIE WOODS, 46, of Toledo, Ohio, helped transport the minor girls from[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Launch 4th Summer Season of Night Out in the Parks
More Movies, Performances & Fun in Parks throughout all of Chicago’s 77 communities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly, local arts organizations, performers and community members today announced the fourth summer of Night Out in the Parks at La Follette Park. The[Read More…]
