CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2015. Just past midnight this morning, well known Chicago activist Mike Siviwe Elliott was arrested on board a Metra train for exercising his right to observe and video an officer in the course of his or her duties.Elliott was on the train when he observed officers “getting rough[Read More…]
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Teen Zone to Join City Year Chicago for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service on January 18
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 29, 2015. The Teen Zone will join City Year Chicago for a day of service on Monday, January 18th as we adopt the ‘day on’ philosophy that Dr. King’s remembrance should be celebrated by a series of service projects. Last year volunteers performed a total of 33[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest Careers in Focus to Host Teen-Centered Event on January 23
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 29, 2015. The Village of Park Forest Careers in Focus will host a teen-centered event on January 23 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Prairie State College Conference Center, 202 South Halsted Street in Chicago Heights. The event is free and open to teens ages[Read More…]
Federal Judge Blocks Missouri Department of Health From Revoking Planned Parenthood’s Abortion License in Columbia
Kansas City –(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2015. Today, U.S. District Judge Nanette Laughrey issued a preliminary injunction blocking Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services from revoking Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri’s license to perform abortions in its Columbia health center. “Judge Laughrey’s decision affirms the state of Missouri violated the[Read More…]
Macy’s Recalls Martha Stewart Stainless Steel Cookware; Injury Hazard with Frying Pans
Martha Stewart CollectionTM 10-piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set Recall Summary Name of product: Martha Stewart CollectionTM 10-piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set Hazard: The metal discs that cover the frying pan’s rivets can pop off and hit consumers, posing an injury hazard. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Macy’s toll-free at[Read More…]
Rockford Resident Sentenced To More Than 19 Years In Federal Prison For Possessing A Gun As A Convicted Felon
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2015. A Rockford resident was sentenced yesterday in federal court on a federal gun charge. The defendant, MARTEZ DICKSON, 29, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard to a total of 235 months in federal prison, and ordered to serve 5 years of supervised[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary Burwell on End of Ebola Transmission in Guinea, Dec. 29, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2015 “Today we mark an important milestone in our fight against Ebola. The World Health Organization has declared the end of Ebola virus transmission in Guinea – marking the first time the West Africa region has stopped the original chains of transmission that started the outbreak two[Read More…]
In Second Radio Ad, Hillary Clinton Highlights Plan to Raise Incomes for African American Families in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2015. In the newest radio ad set to begin airing today on predominantly African American stations in South Carolina, Hillary Clinton highlights how stretched family budgets are today and makes it clear that raising family incomes “is the defining economic challenge of our time.” The ad features[Read More…]
The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area to Host ‘A Gift of Friendship’ on January 7
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 29, 2015. The Park Forest Area League of Women Voters will be hosting its annual fund raiser/social event on Thursday, January 7 at 7 p.m. The event is titled this year ‘A Gift of Friendship.’ Festivities will take place at the Tall Grass Art Gallery at 367[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on Progress in the Fight for Ramadi
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2015 I want to congratulate Prime Minister Abadi and the government of Iraq on their progress in retaking Ramadi today. The expulsion of ISIL by Iraqi security forces, supported by our international coalition, is a significant step forward in the campaign to defeat this barbaric group and[Read More…]
