Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2016 – 11:21 A.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is a great pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Turnbull and his delegation to the Oval Office. We had the opportunity to work together at the G20 Summit in Turkey and then had our first bilateral meeting in Manila[Read More…]
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Rep. Gutiérrez On Supreme Court Cert Decision Re: Immigration Executive Actions
“The President’s actions are not a substitute for Congressional action; they are a coping mechanism for Congressional inaction.” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2016. On Tuesday, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued a statement reacting to the news that the Supreme Court would take up Texas v. United States, the lawsuit and[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Meets With Syrian and Iraqi Refugees, Expresses Opposition to Anti-Refugee Bill
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2016. A day before the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on legislation that would effectively dismantle the Syrian and Iraqi refugee resettlement program, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with a small group of refugees who have settled in the Chicago area to hear their[Read More…]
Armed Services Committee Member Tammy Duckworth Visits Scott Air Force Base
Congresswoman discusses critical national defense and Illinois priorities with Base Commander Lenderman, tours proposed site for new NGA West facility ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08), an Iraq War Veteran and the only member of the Illinois Congressional Delegation to serve on the Armed Services Committee, spent her morning[Read More…]
Student from Park Forest Named to University of Wisconsin-Madison Fall Dean’s List
MADISON—(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2016 – The University of Wisconsin-Madison has named Stephanie Lee, School of Business to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2015-2016 academic year. Ms. Lee is from Park Forest, IL. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean of their[Read More…]
Village Board To Meet In Executive Session At 6 PM
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest received notice early this afternoon that the village board will meet in a special rules meeting this evening at 6 p.m. to adjourn to executive session. The reason listed on the agenda follows: “The purpose of the meeting is to adjourn to executive session[Read More…]
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard
Disneyland 60th Infant Bodysuit Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Darth Vader and Disneyland 60th infant bodysuits Hazard: The snaps on the bodysuits can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts toll-free at 844-722-1444 from[Read More…]
Low Patient Numbers Could Doom Illinois’ Medical Marijuana Industry
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2016 By: Johnny Green Once upon a time I talked with a person who was looking at investing in Illinois’ medical marijuana industry. At the time of our discussion, Illinois was still in the process of reviewing applications for the limited number of licenses for dispensaries and cultivation[Read More…]
New Report: Governor Rauner Spends Millions on Bad Bank Deals While Cutting Social Services and College Grants
Governor Rauner Is Skipping Payments for Vital Public Services but Paying Banks $6 Million per Month for Toxic Swaps Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2016. Even though the Rauner Administration is skipping payments that the State of Illinois is legally required to make to social service providers under federal law,[Read More…]
Two Aspiring Rappers Charged With Operating Sex-Trafficking Ring In Chicago And Suburbs
CHICAGO — (ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2016. Two members of a Chicago-area rap group have been charged with using violence and coercion to force females to engage in prostitution, federal authorities announced on Friday. SAMUEL NICHOLS and CHARLES FEARS are each charged with one count of engaging in sex trafficking by force,[Read More…]
