Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Did you put your shovel away? Might be time to dig it out again. Winter’s stubborn grasp has not let up yet. Monday shows a chance of April showers, but Monday night brings a transition from showers to snow. Tuesday? There’s a 70% chance of the white[Read More…]
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Rep. Kelly: Illinois Veterans to Receive $1,400 Payments from American Rescue Plan
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced April 15 that many Illinoisans who receive Veterans’ benefits could expect Economic Impact Payments of up to $1,400 to hit their bank accounts beginning immediately. “My office has heard from many Veterans and others in Illinois who are concerned about the status of[Read More…]
DeLuca Advances Leadership Term Limits Legislation
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, issued the following statement April 15 following the unanimous passage of his leadership term limits bill out of the House Executive Committee: “While today marks a solid first step forward in restoring the public’s trust in government, it also indicates a new[Read More…]
Release: Hastings Pushes to Save Clean Energy Jobs in Illinois
Frankfort, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Frankfort), chair of the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee, oversaw a hearing Thursday on legislation that would put hundreds of thousands of union laborers to work building a 100 percent clean energy economy in Illinois, this according to a release from Sen.[Read More…]
Release: Hastings Legislation Would Protect Status of Health Care Coverage for Illinois Children
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Legislation solidifying quality health care coverage for children passed the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday, this according to a news release from State Sen. Michael Hastings’ office. State Senator Michael E. Hastings is the lead sponsor of the initiative, according to the release, which is the product of a[Read More…]
Op-Ed: On the Need for Availability of COVID-19 Vaccines
Sen. Patrick Joyce D-Essex, 40th State Senate District ENEWSPF- One thing is on my constituents’ minds these days, besides this recent cold snap: When can I and my loved ones get the COVID-19 vaccine? There are no easy answers to that question right now. But rest assured, we are demanding[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly Underscores the Importance of Black Maternal Health Week
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, released the following statement underscoring the importance of Black Maternal Health Week. “This week as we mark Black Maternal Health Week, we focus on a[Read More…]
Unofficially: Settles, Hardy, Slone Take Trustee Seats
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Unofficially, it appears that Theresa Settles, Maya Hardy, and, by 11 votes thus far, Erin Slone will be sworn in as Trustees in the Village of Park Forest. At last count, Erin Slone had a 10-vote lead over JeRome Brown. At that point Cook County showed 1,447[Read More…]
Chicagoland Carjackings on the Rise — What to do to Protect Yourself: Interview with PFPD Chief Mannino
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Over the past few months, the number of carjackings occurring throughout the country, and especially in the Chicagoland area, has dramatically increased. A recent report by the Chicago Tribune revealed that carjackings in Chicago rose by 135% last year, from 603 in 2019 to 1415 in 2020. [Read More…]
Rain to Soak Park Forest Saturday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Find your umbrellas for you and your pets. The National Weather Service predicts a 100% chance of rain Saturday with thunderstorms also possible after 10 AM. The high temperature for the day will be near 65. The wind will be east northeast at 5 to 15 mph[Read More…]
