Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, has announced its Special Events for September. September 8 at 1 p.m. – “Butterfly Festival” Save the date for Park Forest Library’s annual fall festival. This year we’ve chosen one of our favorite creatures[Read More…]
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Community Members Gather to Support Lawsuit Demanding Return of Prison Debate Program
IDOC officials disliked prisoner contact with state legislators; canceled program CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 27, 2018 Contact: Megan Groves Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) officials ended Stateville prison’s debate program because officials did not like the prisoners being in close contact with, and thus having an influence on, state legislators. On Tuesday, August[Read More…]
High-speed Chase: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for August 9-14, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This coverage represents reports from August 9 through August 14, 2018. There were five arrests reported this week, two involving felony charges. There was a DUI arrest and, in a separate instance, a high-speed chase down Western Avenue where the arresting officer reported accelerating to 96[Read More…]
Mass Shooting at Madden 19 Tournament, Jacksonville Landing; Multiple Fatalities Reported
Jacksonville, FL-(ENEWSPF)- The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is reporting a “mass shooting” at the Madden 19 Tournament at Jacksonville Landing, declaring there are “multiple fatalities at the scene.” Police urge everyone to “Stay far from the area. The area is not safe at this time.” This warning goes out to the[Read More…]
Rich East Rockets Roll Over Urbana Tigers 36-6
Urbana, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich East Rockets scored a solid win over the Urbana Tigers 36-6 Friday in Urbana, Illinois. After a scoreless first half, the Rockets put up 28 points in the 3rd quarter to the Tigers’ 6. Those six points were all the Tigers could muster. The Rockets notched[Read More…]
Former President Barack Obama Releases Statement on the Death of Senator John McCain
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sen. John McCain died Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the age of 81. Senator McCain was diagnosed with brain cancer in July 2017. Former President Barack Obama, who defeated United States Senator John McCain, issued a statement Saturday mourning the passing of his one-time political opponent in the[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Comes Up Short vs. Oak Lawn in See-Saw Contest
Oak Lawn, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Opening-game high school contests are characterized by mistakes and miscues. Host Oak Lawn had its share of first-game flaws on Friday, but many of Marian Catholic’s mishaps appeared at the worst times. The visiting Spartans committed 13 penalties and had three turnovers in a 28-22 nonconference season-opening[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of August 26, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Did you know that Women’s Equality Day 2018, celebrated each year on August 26, will mark the 98th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution? This Amendment prohibits states and the federal government from denying citizens the right to vote[Read More…]
Statement by Michael J. Madigan on Women’s Equality Day
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — (ENEWSPF)—August 25, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This Amendment prohibits states and the federal government from denying U.S. citizens the right to vote[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Calls on EPA to Abandon Proposed Rollback of Safety Protections for Workers, First-Responders, Communities
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined 11 other State Attorneys General who submitted extensive comments on the EPA’s proposal to rescind key provisions of 2017 amendments to its “Risk Management Program” (RMP) regulations. The “Accident Prevention Amendments” rule made critical improvements to the RMP to[Read More…]
