Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Multiple village departments and AmeriCorp volunteers hosted a pop-up party in the Eastgate neighborhood Wednesday. All told, the Park Forest Police Department joined with the Park Forest Fire Department, the Village of Park Forest Recreation and Parks, the Department of Public Works, the Economic Development team, the[Read More…]
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Rep. Kelly’s Bill to Address Maternal Health Crisis Advances
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s bill, H.R. 4387, the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, passed out of markup in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. To combat this health crisis, Rep. Kelly introduced the bipartisan legislation in July along with Reps. Alma Adams of North Carolina and Jahana Hayes[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School to Host Free Vaccination Clinic Wed. July 28
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School will host a free vaccination clinic to prevent COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school, 4601 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, Illinois. Anyone age 12 or older is eligible to receive Pfizer or Moderna vaccine[Read More…]
Park Forest Library: Open for Business
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Library is now fully reopened with all services available to patrons. That’s right, the library is open. Barbara Osuch, Director of the Park Forest Library, stated that except for a few study rooms that will reopen soon, all library services, including fax services, photocopying,[Read More…]
Obituary: Margaret “Peg” Bement
Margaret “Peg” Bement, age 82, of Park Forest, IL formerly of Munster, IN passed away on May 1, 2020 in Chicago, IL. She was born in Hammond, IN. Peg is survived by two daughters: Deborah Bement and Diane (Michael) Bement Geddings; one son: David (Libbie) C. Bement; two grandsons: David[Read More…]
Idaho Man Pleads Guilty to Breaching Capitol on January 6 to Obstruct Congressional Proceeding
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- An Idaho man pleaded guilty today to breaching the U.S. Capitol for the purpose of obstructing Congress’ certification of the Electoral College vote on January 6. The guilty plea was announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Channing D. Phillips and Acting Assistant Attorney General Mark J. Lesko of the[Read More…]
To Honor John Lewis, Progressives Say, ‘End the Filibuster’ and Pass Voting Rights Legislation
“Remembering and celebrating John Lewis today is important,” said Rep. Cori Bush. “Abolishing the filibuster to secure the right to vote for everyone is how we must protect his legacy.” ENEWSPF Commentary – On the one-year anniversary of his death, progressives on Saturday made the case that the best way[Read More…]
Urban Forestry Plan for 2021 in Park Forest Announced
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest is in the process of finalizing its urban forestry maintenance plan with contracts awarded to Homer Tree Care of Lockport and Winkler’s Tree & Landscape of La Grange Park pending final board approval at the July 19 board meeting. An urban forestry[Read More…]
Alleged Teen Shooter Arrested by Mohawk School
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police arrested a Park Forest teenager who allegedly fired shots at an adult Tuesday. According to a statement released Friday, police said the 15-year-old alleged teen shooter fired “several shots” after a man, who police referred to as a “concerned parent,” confronted the juvenile regarding the teen[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Introduces Bill to Protect Consumers from Discrimination
Congresswoman Kelly’s Consumer Equity Protection Act Would Establish a Federal Trade Commission Task Force to Protect Consumers Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced the Consumer Equity Protection Act of 2021 on Friday, July 16, to establish a federal task force to protect consumers by advising the Federal Trade Commission[Read More…]
