Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, released new data outlining the economic impact of COVID-19 on Black LGBTQ people. The research, released in partnership with PSB Insights, builds on[Read More…]
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Cook County Sees Alarming Rise in Suicide Deaths Among Black Residents
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The alarming rise in suicides among African American residents in Cook County was addressed today by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar and Cook County Health Director of Behavioral Health Dr. Diane Washington. President Preckwinkle says the African American community[Read More…]
PFPD: Seatbelt Violation Leads to Arrest on Warrant – Reports Through June 23, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through June 23, 2020. Charges include resisting, theft, and one incident where an alleged seatbelt violation led to an arrest on an out-of-state warrant. Please note that we repeatedly say “according to police” in these reports and often use the word “allegedly.”[Read More…]
Cubs and Sox Complete First Week of Regular Shortened Season
By Steven S. Garcia Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Major League Baseball’s shortened season for both Chicago teams were underway with the Cubs and White Sox starting the year at their respective home ballparks. The Cubs (4-2) wound up taking two-of-three against the Milwaukee Brewers while the Sox (2-4) were able to take[Read More…]
COVID-19: Moratorium on Disconnections by Several Utilities, and its Voluntary, ICC Says
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Commerce Commission is pleased to announce that several of the state’s large and small regulated electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities have voluntarily agreed to keep residential customers connected for an additional month due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns. The moratorium on disconnections expired on July[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Announces Return to School Plans with Hybrid Model
Hybrid Learning Model Adopted for Fall 2020 Editor’s note: If you’ve wondered what happened to eNews Park Forest, where I’ve been, and what’s been occupying much of my so-called free time this summer, it’s been working with wonderful colleagues preparing for this, an upcoming school year like no other following[Read More…]
Alleged Chicago Gang Leader Among 23 Defendants Charged in Federal Drug and Gun Investigation
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The alleged leader of the Black Disciples street gang in Chicago is among 23 individuals facing criminal charges as part of a federal investigation into drug and gun trafficking on the city’s South Side. During the multi-year investigation, law enforcement seized 24 firearms, more than 13 kilograms of[Read More…]
How to Get a Ballot to Vote by Mail in Cook County
More Than 100,000 Suburban Cook Voters Apply for Mail Ballots Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Just over one month after Mail Ballot Applications were made available to suburban Cook County voters, they set a historic record of more than 100,000 applications – more than in any previous election, in such a short span[Read More…]
Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening to Shoot U.S. Congressman
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Rochester, IL, man, Randall E. Tarr, entered a plea of guilty on Friday, July 24, to making a threat against U.S. Congressman Rodney Davis. Tarr, 65, of the 200 block of E. Mill St., Rochester, IL, entered his plea by video conference before U.S. Magistrate Judge Tom[Read More…]
Extreme Heat Postpones Marian Catholic’s Graduation to Tuesday
Field Turf Clocks-in at 128 Degrees Sunday Afternoon Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to today’s extreme heat and out of concern for everyone’s health and safety, the graduation celebration for Marian Catholic’s Class of 2020 has been delayed, the school said in a statement. Principal Steve Tortorello said the field turf[Read More…]
