Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago man was sentenced June 8 to 30 years in federal prison for kidnapping and assaulting three women he met online. KEITH DEWITT DAVIS, 31, assaulted the women in vacant buildings in Calumet City, Ill., in the summer of 2016. Davis met the women online and used[Read More…]
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Juneteenth Celebration at Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Saturday was a day for celebration at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park: the first-ever Juneteenth that was both a state and federal holiday. According to resident Barbara Sturges, who attended the event, the Alan Franklin Group performed at the park. Alan Franklin is co-owner of Muzicnet in[Read More…]
Severe Thunderstorms in Park Forest Sunday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The National Weather Service is calling for thunderstorms in Park Forest beginning Sunday afternoon. Some storms could be severe. The chance of showers and thunderstorms begins after 2:00 PM. Prior to that, look for partly sunny skies, with a high near 87. There will be an east[Read More…]
Cook County Issues Notice on Toothless Minimum Wage Ordinance
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County issued a notice to employees regarding the Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO). Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees. Tipped employees saw the increase in Illinois January 1, 2021. However, 80% of the[Read More…]
Tax Credit to Cover Cost of Paid Leave for Small Businesses Extended Through Sept., Rep. Kelly Says
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Rep. Kelly (IL-02) announced that the IRS will continue to provide tax credits to help local small businesses cover the costs of providing paid sick and family leave for workers through September. Along with using the leave to care for themselves and family who are sick, workers can[Read More…]
Nominate Your Neighbor (or Yourself) for a Beautification Award
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest is looking for examples of excellent maintenance and creativity to recognize with the annual Beautification Award. All residences, whether owned or rented, single family or multi family will be considered as will any Park Forest business. Nominations will be accepted from now through June 30[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Launches Gun Violence Survey
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Vice Chair of the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, launched a survey for constituents to share their personal experiences with the gun violence epidemic. Rep. Kelly has introduced a resolution to mark June as[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly: Juneteenth is a Start, but Black Americans Need & Deserve More
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) today released the following statement on the adoption of Juneteenth as a federal holiday: “Creating a federal holiday for Juneteenth is a worthy recognition, but a federal holiday to celebrate the day when the last enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom –[Read More…]
What Words Make Up a ‘True Threat?’ Well, That Depends
CommentaryBy Gene Policinski Note: This column includes language that may offend, quoted as part of musical lyrics. First Amendment Center-(ENEWSPF)- As the COVID-19 crisis stretches on, we’re seeing more conflict, more protests and particularly more online rancor in the debate over how — and if — public officials should “open up”[Read More…]
Morgan Robinson of Park Forest Graduates from Carthage College
Kenosha, WI-(ENEWSPF)- Morgan Robinson of Park Forest graduated from Carthage College. With a few safety-driven modifications, Carthage gave the Class of 2021 a one-of-a-kind sendoff that preserved as much of the traditional graduation celebration as possible. Speeches and degree conferral took place Friday night in a student-only event at the[Read More…]
