Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School placed first in the Performance in the Round section of the Illinois High School Association’s State Speech tournament for the second consecutive year, according to a release the school sent. The IHSA State speech finals were held Saturday in Peoria. A[Read More…]
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Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Thank you to those of you who subscribed to eNews Park Forest. Beyond our email list, which is free and simply circulates headlines with links to stories, we now offer a premium subscription so we can continue to offer quality, local news for Park Forest and beyond.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of February 18, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— There are several interesting free events taking place this week in Park Forest offering something for everyone. Be sure to check them out. Do you have a collection of craft projects hiding in drawers and closets that are just collecting dust? On Wednesday, February 21 at 5:30[Read More…]
Illinois Can No Longer Afford to Not Legalize Marijuana
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser This week, Illinois Governor Rauner delivered his annual budget address. As has been the case in the past by both Rauner and his predecessor Pat Quinn, the message was long on pointing out the state’s financial troubles but short on any concrete actions to[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Issues Alert to Social Media Scam Posing as Attorney General’s Office
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan alerted Illinois residents today about a “free money” scam. Consumers have complained to Madigan’s office that they have received solicitations from social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram that provide links to get “free money” from her office through alleged[Read More…]
J.M. Smucker Company Voluntary Recall of Certain Gravy Train®, Kibbles ‘N Bits®, Ol’ Roy®, and Skippy® Canned/Wet Dog Food
Orrville, OH –(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Maribeth Burns, Vice President, Corporate Communications The J.M. Smucker Company has initiated a voluntary product withdrawal of specific shipments of Gravy Train®, Kibbles ‘N Bits®, Ol’ Roy®, and Skippy® canned/wet dog food because they do not meet its quality specifications due to the presence[Read More…]
Prairie State College Student Veterans Center Presenting Panel Discussion on Issues Facing Returning Service Members and Veterans on Feb. 21
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF0—February 16, 2018 By: Georges Sanon The Prairie State College (PSC) Student Veterans Center is presenting “A War of Conscience: The Internal Fight of Moral Injury,” from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium on the college’s main campus at 202 S.[Read More…]
Court Rules Obama-Era Energy Efficiency Standards Should Proceed
Trump administration dealt another blow in the courts Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Timothy Ballo Yesterday, a federal court ruled that a suite of energy efficiency rules advanced during the Obama administration must move forward, despite a Trump administration attempt to scrap the rules. A coalition of states and environmental groups had sued the[Read More…]
Brennan Center Wins Suit Against Trump’s Third Muslim Ban, U.S. Supreme Court Next
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Naren Daniel Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that President Trump’s third attempt to institute the Muslim Ban promised during his presidential campaign is likely unconstitutional. The case is now poised to come before the U.S. Supreme Court, which allowed[Read More…]
Chicagoans Unite to Rally and March for Gun Reform on Sunday, Feb. 18
In the wake of yet another school shooting, Chicago declares “Enough is Enough!” CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Brenna O’Brien Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Women’s March Chicago, and Indivisible have joined forces to lead a rally and march from Federal Plaza to Trump Tower, declaring that[Read More…]
