Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 10, 2018 By: U.S. Fifth Fleet Public Affairs A Sailor assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) died from injuries sustained while conducting small boat training July 8. Ensign Sarah Mitchell, 23, of Feasterville, Pennsylvania, was medically evacuated to a hospital in Aqaba,[Read More…]
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Children are One of the ‘War on Drugs’ Casualties
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—July 10, 2018 By: Anthony Papa, opinion contributor Like so many Americans, I’ve watched in horror as immigrant children have been separated from their parents due to the Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy of illegal entry across the border. Scenes of about 2,000 traumatized children being held in cages[Read More…]
150th Person Freed from Cook County Jail by Chicago Community Bond Fund
Despite major reforms, thousands of people still jailed simply because they can’t pay money bonds CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 10, 2018 Contacts: Irene Romulo and Sharlyn Grace On Tuesday, June 26, 2018, Chicago Community Bond Fund (CCBF) paid bond to free its 150th person from Cook County Jail (CCJ). CCBF is a non-profit[Read More…]
Department of Defense Identifies Army Casualty in Afghanistan
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 9, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Department of Defense has announced that Cpl. Joseph Maciel, a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel has died. Cpl. Maciel of South Gate, California, died July 7, 2018, in Tarin Kowt District, Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan from wounds sustained during an apparent[Read More…]
Lisa Madigan, Along with 10 Other Attorneys General, Launch Investigation into ‘No Poach’ Agreements at National Fast Food Franchises
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 9, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today that she has joined 10 other Attorneys General, sending a letter to eight national fast food franchisors about so-called “no-poach” or “no-hire” agreements in franchise contracts. The Attorneys General said in their letter that no-poach provisions make it[Read More…]
Join the Park Forest Library’s Ukulele Orchestra
Also looking for Kazoo players Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 9, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Park Forest Library is forming a Ukulele Orchestra. Looking for ukulele players from 12 to 112 who are well-seasoned or just beginners, to join the group. Players under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.[Read More…]
Survey Finds Teen LGBTQ Student-Athletes Overwhelmingly Remain Closeted
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- A report analyzing responses of more than 12,000 young people ages 13-17 shows that LGBTQ student-athletes continue to fear discrimination from their very own coaches and teammates — and overwhelmingly choose to remain in the closet. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the University of Connecticut released what[Read More…]
Road Rage: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through June 18, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These Park Forest Police blotter reports cover arrest incidents through June 18, 2018. Charges include criminal damage to property which seems to have originated with an incident of road rage. Other charges include domestic battery, driving while license was suspended, and fleeing or attempting to elude a[Read More…]
Park Forest Man Dies Of Heroin Overdose
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Park Forest man died of a heroin overdose Saturday, according to a family member. Police responded to a residence in the 400 block of Lakewood Boulevard Saturday morning. eNews Park Forest learned at the scene that the man was deceased and the Office of the Cook[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 8, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Attention all thespians. South Suburban College’s PAC Rats Theatre Company is holding open auditions for ‘Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play’ on Wednesday and Thursday, July 11 & 12. Auditions are open to all community members aged 18 or older. Appointments and prepared audition materials are[Read More…]
