WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—August 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Justice Department announced last week that it has settled a lawsuit against the Village of Tinley Park, Illinois, alleging that it violated the Fair Housing Act when it refused to approve a low-income housing development in response to race-based community opposition. The[Read More…]
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Interior Department Benefits Past Donors and Clients of Secretary Zinke, Deputy Secretary Bernhardt, and Senior Officials
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—August 27, 2018 By: Jenny Rowland and Marc Rehmann A culture of corruption in the Trump administration’s Interior Department may be reaping financial benefits for political donors and past clients of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and other senior officials, according to a new report from the Center for American[Read More…]
Kelly Klassic Seeking to Foster Community-Police Relations and Gun Violence Reductions Draws More than 100 People
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 27, 2018 By: James Lewis, Communications Director, Congresswoman Robin Kelly Congresswoman Robin Kelly participated in the Kelly Klassic, a newly-formed basketball tournament Saturday hosted on Chicago’s South Side. The event drew more than 100 people. The tournament was designed to foster improved community-police relations and reduce conflicts[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Library Announces September Special Events
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…]
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…]
