Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2017. On Dec. 5, nearly 50 mayors from the U.S., Canada and Mexico — including Park Forest Mayor John Ostenburg — signed the #ChicagoCharter in support of the Paris Agreement’s goals, and committed their cities to climate action. The event took place during the North American[Read More…]
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Want Your Car Stolen? Park Forest Police Have A Tip
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Are you looking to get your car stolen? Park Forest police have a tip to help you lose one of your most expensive possessions. It’s easy. Start your car, leave it running, and go back into your house. Police say they’ve already taken several reports of cars[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Awarded Abraham Lincoln Award by the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence
Matteson, IL –(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2017 By: James Lewis This week, Congresswoman Robin Kelly was awarded the prestigious Abraham Lincoln Award by the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence (ICHV.) “I’m deeply humbled and honored by this recognition from the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence. Every day, this remarkable organization is working[Read More…]
U.S. Labor Secretary Acosta on November 2017 Employment Situation Report
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement on the November 2017 Employment Situation report: “November’s jobs report shows steady growth fueled by optimism about the pro-growth, pro-jobs policies being advanced by President Trump’s Administration. Last month, the American economy[Read More…]
California Army National Guard Provides Aircraft, Personnel to Fight Wildfires
ARLINGTON, Va. –(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2017 By: Steve Marshall, National Guard Bureau Nearly 1,350 California National Guard personnel have joined in the battle against six large, ferocious wildfires that consumed more than 137,000 acres. Wind gusts approaching 80 mph are propelling flames across hillsides, enabling them to consume trees, vegetation and[Read More…]
U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Extend Critical Medical Marijuana Protections Through December 22
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday voted on short-term funding legislation that funds the government through December 22. The bill included a provision extending the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment which provides protection for state medical marijuana programs. Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), co-chair of the[Read More…]
Gov. Rauner’s Children’s Cabinet to Use Real-time Data to Drive Policy
SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Cabinet on Children and Youth turned on a new data dashboard this week that policymakers and the public can use to make better-informed decisions about the health, safety, education and work readiness of those in Illinois younger than 25. Governor Rauner[Read More…]
Indoor Emergency Rally on Saturday, December 9 in Bridgeview: Jerusalem is the Capital of Palestine
Bridgeview, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 8, 2017 By: Deanna Othman President Trump’s decision to relocate the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, which he declared as the capital of Israel, is in gross violation of international law. This move contravenes decades of bipartisan U.S. foreign policy that considers Jerusalem a final-status negotiation issue. We will[Read More…]
Burglary Suspect Caught On Video: Report Through December 4, 2017
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Below are reports of two burglaries reported between November 29 and December 4, 2017. In one instance, a burglary suspect was seen on video thanks to security cameras positioned outside the home. As always, persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang[Read More…]
Women’s Gubernatorial Candidate Forum to be Held on Saturday, December 9
Event can also be viewed on Cable Television and Livestream CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 7, 2017 By: By: Marilyn Katz [email protected] At a time when national attention is focused on the political implications of the current fury over sexual harassment, more than 40 women’s groups in Chicago and Illinois are hosting a forum[Read More…]
