Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things we are most thankful for and to enjoy a delicious meal with loved ones. Some take the lead for meal preparation while others share the responsibility. No matter how your meal comes together, everyone must work together to prevent[Read More…]
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Tax Levy Increase Might Be 1.5%
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The ordinance for the tax levy increase for Park Forest is on the agenda for First Reading on Monday, November 25. This means the item is published for the public and press to chew on, but discussion may not happen yet at a board meeting. As eNews[Read More…]
Science Club for Homeschool Families & More at the Library This Week
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A shorter listing of events at the Park Forest Public Library this week with Thanksgiving on Thursday, but a full week nonetheless. Check out the Science Club for Homeschool Families on Monday. There are other events too on the docket this week at the Library for children[Read More…]
Former McLean County Man Sentenced to 6 1/2 Years in Prison for Embezzling $500,000 from Elderly Peoria Woman
Peoria, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Senior U.S. District Judge Michael M. Mihm has sentenced a former Bloomington, Ill., man, Timothy J. Herman, 59, currently of Mesa, Ariz., to 6 ½ years (78 months) in prison for defrauding an elderly woman of more than $500,000. Herman was ordered to pay restitution in the amount[Read More…]
Two Richton Park Southland College Prep Speech Team Members Place First in Wheaton Tournament
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two Southland College Prep Charter High School Speech team members, who reside in Richton Park, Illinois, placed first in two events at the 30th Annual Wheaton North High School Technicolor Tournament, November 16. Twenty teams competed in the event. Junior Bri’yon Watts earned the tournament championship in[Read More…]
Reps. Kelly and Sensenbrenner Introduce Bill to Assist Law Enforcement and Reduce Violence
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) Monday introduced the Gunfire Detection and Location Technology Act. The legislation would direct the U.S. Attorney General to provide grants to states and localities for gunfire detection and location technology. Specifically, it would authorize $40 million in grants to be[Read More…]
Could Cubs and Padres Make a Move? What Does the Future Hold for Bryant and Contreras?
By Steven S. Garcia Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- While some might not call an 84-78 season a disappointment, it was on the Northside of Chicago. For the Cubs and an offensive firepower that included Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Javier Baez, and Willson Contreras, it very well was. While you can’t[Read More…]
Managing Grief with Grace this Holiday Season
Family Features-(ENEWSPF)- Holidays are filled with traditions, but when someone you used to share those moments with has died, managing grief during the holiday season can be particularly challenging. Mental and physical preparation are your best tools for managing the feelings that may accompany holidays. While family members, particularly children,[Read More…]
A Chef’s Advice for Stress-Free Holiday Cooking
Family Features recipes Family Features-(ENEWSPF)- How many times have you heard someone say they’ve slaved away in the kitchen all day? Stress in the kitchen can easily arise for a variety of reasons, especially when you’re strapped for time and have a never-ending to-do list. As a survivor of Gordon[Read More…]
BrucePac Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Sausage Products Due to Misbranding
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- BrucePac, a Silverton, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 55,550 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken sausage products due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain a pork casing, which is not declared on the label. The frozen, RTE[Read More…]
