Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2015. Good morning and thank you all for being here. I am joined today by Vanita Gupta, head of the department’s Civil Rights Division, and Zachary Fardon, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. The Department of Justice is committed to upholding the highest standards of[Read More…]
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Council on American-Islamic Relations Welcomes President Obama’s Rejection of Islamophobia in Oval Office Address
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2015 – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed President Obama’s rejection of Islamophobia during tonight’s prime-time address to the nation on his plans to combat terrorism and to defeat ISIS. In his address, President Obama repudiated[Read More…]
Address to the Nation by President Obama, December 6, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2015 – 8:01 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. On Wednesday, 14 Americans were killed as they came together to celebrate the holidays. They were taken from family and friends who loved them deeply. They were white and black; Latino and Asian; immigrants and American-born; moms and[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 6, 2015
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 6, 2015. Sunday, December 6 is the first night of Hanukkah, the annual Jewish Festival of Lights. The holiday which lasts for eight days, will run this year through December 14. The key ceremony at the center of Hanukkah is the lighting a menorah each night. The[Read More…]
Dave Rudolf’s Completely Cracked Christmas Show at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church on December 18
With Special Guests: The 3 Wise Guys, Ryan Rudolf and more Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 6, 2015. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host Dave Rudolf’s ‘Completely Cracked Christmas Show’ on Friday, December 18 at 8 p.m. Grammy nominated, Gold Record winner, Dave Rudolf’s ‘Completely Cracked[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: We Will Not Be Terrorized
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2015 Hi, everybody. This weekend, our hearts are with the people of San Bernardino—another American community shattered by unspeakable violence. We salute the first responders—the police, the SWAT teams, the EMTs—who responded so quickly, with such courage, and saved lives. We pray for the injured as they fight to recover[Read More…]
Former Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Marijuana and Alcohol into Cook County Jail
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2015. A former Cook County Corrections Officer admitted in federal court today that he smuggled marijuana, tobacco and alcohol into the Cook County Jail. JASON MAREK delivered the contraband to a jail inmate after tucking it into sandwiches and sneaking it past security, according to a written[Read More…]
Bernie Sanders, Congressional Democrats File Amicus Brief Supporting Obama’s Immigration Executive Actions
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2015 – Sen. Bernie Sanders, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and 215 members of Congress last night filed an amicus brief in support of the Department of Justice’s petition for Supreme Court review of the president’s immigration executive actions. “President Obama did exactly[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Offers 8th District Students Chance to Win National Recognition in 2015 Congressional App Challenge
Schaumburg, IL–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2015. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) today announced that Eighth District students can now enter the 2015 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for a chance to have their work featured in the U.S. Capitol. The App Challenge was created in 2013 to help students around the nation develop skills[Read More…]
Grande Prairie Singers Opening Concert Sunday, Dec. 13
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 50-voice Grande Prairie Singers, directed by Jo Rodenburg, will ring in their 38th season of bringing song to the Southland with its annual “Winterlude” concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 13 in St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Matteson. This family friendly holiday show features a musical[Read More…]
