Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Memorial Day Ceremony has been scheduled by the Park Forest American Legion with support from the Veterans Commission. The program is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, May 31, on the Village Green in Downtown Park Forest. Social distancing and face masks required. Also on Memorial[Read More…]
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Illinois to Allow Gender-Neutral Identifiers and Gender Changes on Marriage Certificates
Cook County applauds efforts to make vital documents more inclusive Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In an effort to modernize marriage certificates in Illinois, Senator Sara Feigenholtz and Representative Ann Williams have passed “The Marriage Certificate Modernization Act” through the Illinois State Senate and House of Representatives. The legislation is a concerted effort[Read More…]
First Anniversary of George Floyd Murder: Reflections from Rep. Robin Kelly
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) offered some reflections on the first anniversary of George Floyd’s death. “Today is a somber day as we mark the first anniversary of George Floyd’s murder,” the congresswoman said in a statement Tuesday. “A year ago, our nation was outraged to learn that yet[Read More…]
Downtown Park Forest Shooting Leaves Four Injured
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department is investigating a shooting with multiple people injured which occurred outside of a theater venue on the 300 block of Artist Walk in Downtown Park Forest shortly after 1:00 a.m. on May 23, 2021, police said in a statement Sunday. The shooting[Read More…]
Everyone Is Awesome Lego Set Celebrates Fans’ Diversity
Billund, Denmark-(ENEWSPF)- The LEGO Group announced LEGO® Everyone is Awesome, a set designed to celebrate the diversity of our fans and the world around us. The buildable display model is inspired by the iconic rainbow flag which is used as a symbol of love and acceptance by the LGBTQIA+ community,[Read More…]
Solving Conflicts Via the Village’s Mediation Task Force
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Occasionally, neighbors find themselves in conflict. When conflict becomes serious, residents can choose to report the issue to the village or even call the police. Another recourse, which is not widely known, is to use is the village’s Mediation Task Force, which works with both parties to[Read More…]
Alan Joens of Park Forest Earns Dean’s List Placement
Fayette, MO-(ENEWSPF)- Central Methodist University provost Dr. Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Spring 2021 Dean’s List. Nearly 1,000 students across all campuses and online learning met the requirements for placement, including a grade point average of 3.50 or higher for the semester. Alan Harold Joens, of[Read More…]
Latin Dragons Nation Member Sentenced to 240 Months Imprisonment
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Jonathan Arevalo, 28, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon to 240 months imprisonment following his guilty plea to conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity as a member of the Latin Dragons Nation street gang, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Bell. According[Read More…]
Former Adminstrator, Supervisor of Illinois Secretary of State Department of Vehicle Services Sentenced for Fraud Scheme
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A former administrator and supervisor for the Illinois Secretary of State’s Department of Vehicle Services, Candace Faye Wanzo, 58, of Centralia, Ill., has been ordered to serve 18 months in federal prison for defrauding the Secretary of State’s Office and the Illinois Department of Revenue. During the video[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Re-Introduces MOMMA’s Act to Address Maternal Health Crisis
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust and Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls, today re-introduced the Mothers and Offspring Mortality & Morbidity Awareness Act, or MOMMA’s Act, to address the maternal health crisis. The bill was re-introduced with[Read More…]
