Portland, Ore. – (ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018. Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, today released the following statement on reports that Attorney General Jeff Sessions will rescind the “Cole Memo”—guidance established by the Obama Administration in 2013 to allow states to implement responsible marijuana laws without federal[Read More…]
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Breaking News: Jeff Sessions Expected to Rescind Obama-Era “Cole Memo” That Allowed States to Implement Marijuana Laws Without Federal Interference
Drug Policy Alliance Statement: This is Bad News For Civil and Human Rights – and Bad Politics for Team Trump Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 4, 2018 By: Tony Newman and Tommy McDonald Developing Story The AP reported this morning that US Attorney General Jeff Sessions plans today to rescind Obama-era guidance by[Read More…]
Police Report Over 5,000 Additional Calls For Service In 2017 Compared To Previous Years, But Don’t Panic Yet
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- ‘Tis the season for counting, and, this year, Park Forest Police have much more to count than in previous years. Officers handled 23,968 incidents in 2017, compared to the roughly 18,000 calls for service in previous years. So, why not panic? Doesn’t the fact that there were[Read More…]
Has Evangelical Christianity Become Sociopathic?
By Tim Rymel, M.Ed. The Huffington Post ENEWSPF– Since Evangelical Christianity began infiltrating politics, officially in the late 1970s, there has been a disturbing trend to limit or remove rights from those who don’t meet the conservative idea of an American. Many of these initiatives come in the form of[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for January 2, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Among this week’s police reports are charges of theft, obstructing justice, and public intoxication. These reports bring us through December 26, 2017, We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Library Offering Many Special Events in January
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 2, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser & Rebecca Cerf It’s hard to think about leaving your warm house on these cold winter days. But the Park Forest Library is offering many Special Events throughout the month of January that will make you want to throw on your coat,[Read More…]
Kane County Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—January 2, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today that Santos Reyna, 42, of Pingree Grove, Ill., was charged in Kane County Circuit Court with 10 counts of possession of child pornography and two counts of dissemination of child pornography. The possession charges are Class 2 felonies[Read More…]
Park Forest To See Lowest Tax Levy Increase In 25 Years
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village Board in December adopted the smallest tax levy increase in the past 25 years. The 1.1% increase equates to roughly $254,875 in new revenue. Prior to this, the lowest increase was 1.4% in 2014. Cook County adds a loss factor to the original levy to[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of December 31, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Applications for the Officer Timothy Jones Scholarship are being accepted through Friday, January 5. The scholarship will be awarded to one Park Forest high school senior to use when attending college in the 2018-19 school year. You can find the scholarship criteria in the ‘Educational Lectures &[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse Proudly Presents Joe Jencks on January 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse will present Joe Jencks on Saturday, January 13 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. Joe Jencks is an international touring performer, songwriter, entertainer, and educator.[Read More…]
