CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2015. Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago today urged Governor Bruce Rauner and state lawmakers to fund critical advanced mental health training for Illinois law enforcement. As of July 1, the state ceased funding Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)[Read More…]
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A Faith Response to Homicide: Vigil For Peace At St. Irenaeus, Sept. 2
St. Irenaeus Church. (Photo: Facebook) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The distant echo of gun fire has roared its thunderous blast in our community. The weeping of Rachel for her children is now our weeping. As an expression of solidarity and peaceseeking, the faith communities of Park Forest are gathering to pray[Read More…]
Saint Xavier University Students Awarded 25K Scholarships from Cuneo Foundation
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2015. Saint Xavier University (SXU) is delighted to announce the selection of Lauren Knepper ‘16 and Peter Para ‘18 as Cuneo Scholars for 2015 – 2016. Both students will receive a scholarship of $25,000 for the academic year, generously funded by a grant from the Cuneo Foundation. Knepper,[Read More…]
Saturday, Aug. 29: Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye to Participate in March on City Hall Demanding Community Control of Police
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 205. Mzuri Moyo Aijmbaye, activist and extraordinary, multi talented performing artist who costarred in the internationally acclaimed cultural film, “SANKOFA” will participate in the march on City Hall on Saturday, August 29. She is currently performing nationally with her incredible one woman play, “The Fannie Lou Hamer Story.”[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for August 27, 2015
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Offer $1,000 Reward in Shooting Death of Deshaun ‘Wilt’ Harris
Park Forest Police are offering a $1,000 reward in the August 19, 2015 shooting death of Deshaun ‘Wilt’ Harris. (Photo: PFPD) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department are offering a $1,000.00 reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the offender or offenders in[Read More…]
Two CBS Journalists Shot Dead in Virginia While Reporting Live
Alison Parker and Adam Ward, reporter and cameraman from CBS Roanoke affiliate WDBJ-TV. (Photo: WDBJ-TV) Moneta, VA-(ENEWSPF)- From the New York Times: “Two journalists were shot to death Wednesday morning while broadcasting live from a strip mall in Moneta, Va., near Roanoke, the police said. “Video from the shooting appeared[Read More…]
Former Governor Tom Vilsack: Why I’m Supporting Hillary Clinton
IOWA—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2015. On Feb. 1, 2016 I intend to proudly caucus for Hillary Clinton — plain and simple. Hillary Clinton is not new to the fight for middle class families. Throughout her public life she has consistently fought to expand and strengthen the middle class. I have no doubt[Read More…]
Park Forest Area League of Women Voters to Host Fall Kick-off Pot Luck Dinner on September 9
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 25, 2015. The Park Forest Area League of Women Voters will hold its Fall Kick-Off Pot Luck Dinner on Wednesday, September 9. The dinner will be followed by a Panel Discussion: “Is There Really Crime In Our Area?” Police Chiefs from University Park, Park Forest, Richton Park[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Sexual Assault Survivors Will Not Pay for Exams
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 25, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan highlighted a new law that will prohibit health care providers from directly billing sexual assault survivors for the collection of evidence related to their attacks. House Bill 3848, sponsored by Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-Schaumburg) and Sen. Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake), was passed by[Read More…]
