Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Friday, Park Forest Police recruits Jim Johnson and Jennifer Keith officially became Officer Jim Johnson and Officer Jennifer Keith after graduating from the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA), the PFPD announced on one of its social media platforms. Officer Johnson served in the United States Marine[Read More…]
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CEPR: Economy Adds 213,000 Jobs in June, Unemployment Edges Up to 4.0 Percent
The average hourly wage in manufacturing rose just 1.7 percent in the last year. Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 6, 2018 By: Dean Baker The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the economy added 213,000 jobs in June. With upward revisions to the data from the prior two months, the average gain over the[Read More…]
U.S. PIRG Statement on the Resignation of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 5, 2018 Contact: Kara Cook-Schultz President Donald Trump announced today via Twitter that he has accepted the resignation of embattled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt. In response, Kara Cook-Schultz, the director of U.S. PIRG’s toxics program, released this statement: “Scott Pruitt pledged to ‘restore’ the EPA to[Read More…]
One Million Degrees Student Supports and Volunteer Opportunities Open at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 5, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media One Million Degrees (OMD) Chicago, a nonprofit organization that empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life—is expanding to South Suburban College (SSC). The organization is currently recruiting Housing Authority of[Read More…]
Oregon Cannabis Prices Down, But Revenue Remains Substantial
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—July 5, 2018 By: Anthony Johnson Cannabis officially became legal to possess and cultivate in Oregon on July 1st, 2015. Three years later, the Beaver State has become a cannabis consumers paradise. Advertisements for $3 grams are common, with “bulk” deal of $5 for 3.5 grams available as well. At[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Recovers $20 Million for Illinois Pension Systems
$20 Million Settlement Reached with Royal Bank of Scotland Over Sale of Risky Mortgage-backed Securities; Proceeds to be Distributed to the Teachers Retirement System of the State of Illinois, the State Universities Retirement System of Illinois, and the Illinois State Board of Investment, which oversees the State Employees’ Retirement System.[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Meets One of Oldest Living WWII Veterans
Visit Helps Sidney Walton fulfill mission of “National No Regrets Tour” SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—July 5, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser This week, Governor Bruce Rauner welcomed WWII veteran Sidney Walton to the state capitol, helping the 99-year-old advance his “National No Regrets Tour.” The tour is intended to raise awareness of the vanishing[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Close 2017-18 Season with ‘Fame, the Musical’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—July 5, 2018 By: Tina Zagone To close the 2017-18 season, The Drama Group is revved up to bring ‘Fame, The Musical’ to the south suburban audience. This high-octane musical, directed and choreographed by Liz Yerkovich, will be performed at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre on July 27,[Read More…]
Op-Ed: Reach Out To A Family That Lost A Child
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- From Kenyatta Mickey, a resident of Park Forest, who was moved by the death of a child and inspires us to reach out to the child’s family. Ten-year-old Jaleel R. Drayton reportedly drowned in the early hours of July 3 at the Park Forest Aqua Center. Ms. Mickey[Read More…]
Yemen: ‘No Justification for this Carnage,’ says UNICEF Chief, as Children in Need Now Outnumber Population of Switzerland
GENEVA—(ENEWSPF)—July 3, 2018 By: United Nations Media The relentless conflict in Yemen has pushed a nation already on the brink “deep into the abyss,” said the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) chief on Tuesday, after returning from a four-day visit to the war-torn country. “Social services are barely functional. The[Read More…]
