SPRINGFIELD —(ENEWSPF)—July 2, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced today that lanes in work zones will be reopened where possible for the July 4 holiday in order to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency roadwork will be suspended from 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, through 11:59[Read More…]
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Mexico Votes Overwhelmingly for “Change” by Electing López Obrador President, CEPR Experts Say
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In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 1, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Village of Park Forest knows how to throw a July 4th party and this year is no exception. This year’s 4th of July fun begins at 6 p.m. with a parade that kicks off at the corner of Main Street and Orchard Drive. The parade[Read More…]
Hundreds of Thousands Take to Streets Nationwide to Protest Trump’s ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ Policies
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Wish Bone Salad Dressing Issues Allergy Alert On Certain Wish-Bone House Italian Salad Dressing
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—June 29, 2018 Contact: Janice Monahan Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Wish Bone House Italian Salad Dressing 15 oz. with the health and safety of our consumers as our top priority. The recall was initiated after learning from a retail customer that a[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest Announces July 4 Events
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 29, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Village of Park Forest knows how to throw a July 4th party and this year is no exception. This year’s 4th of July fun begins at 6 p.m. with a parade that kicks off at the corner of Main Street and[Read More…]
Poll: Two-thirds of Americans Don’t Want the Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade
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Hours After Duckworth, 40 Senators Demand Investigation into Treatment of Children Separated from Parents, HHS IG Launches Inquiry
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Illinois Department of Public Health Heat Safety Tips
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—June 29, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Hot weather with high humidity is forecasted for the next several days in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D. is reminding people about the importance of staying cool in order to avoid heat-related illnesses like heat[Read More…]
July 2018 Special Events at the Park Forest Public Library
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 29, 2018 By: Kaitlyn Keller The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, has announced its July 2018 special events. Coming up in July: July 14 — “Local Author Group Meet & Greet” (11 a.m.) Join us for our official kick-off of our Local Author Group. If[Read More…]
