Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 3, 2017 By: Candi Kleindorfer Get a head start on your holiday shopping when the Pantry of Rich Township hosts a sale of items by area designers, crafters and your favorite direct sale companies. The event will take place on Saturday, November 11 from 10 a.m. to[Read More…]
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Springfield Takes A Shot At Banning “Bump Stocks”
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Members of the Illinois General Assembly are taking another shot at banning bump stocks in response to the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas. The legislation, House Bill 4120, has bipartisan support, and was introduced October 17, 2017, by state Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R – IL 64). On[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Files Comments with FCC Opposing Tribune-Sinclair Media Merger
Madigan Leads Attorneys General in Urging FCC to Reject Massive Merger that Will Decrease Consumer Choices and Diverse Media Voices Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2017 By: Office of Attorney General Madigan It was reported that Attorney General Lisa Madigan led a multistate group of attorneys general yesterday in filing comments with the[Read More…]
Marian Catholic To Host 2nd Open House, Tuition Assistance Night
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School will host a second Open House of the school year on Sunday, November 19. The Open House begins at 1 p.m. and will end at 4 p.m. This event is open to the public and is geared toward prospective 7th and 8th grade[Read More…]
Man Shot On Indianwood Thursday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A man shot on Indianwood Boulevard Thursday was sent to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. In a statement, Park Forest Police said officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of Indianwood Boulevard shortly after noon regarding a report of shots fired.[Read More…]
Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2017 By: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recall Summary: Name of product: Kidde fire extinguishers with plastic handles Hazard: The fire extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency. In addition, the nozzle can detach with[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement On Republican Tax Plan
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2017 By: Senator Durbin’s Media Staff U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement on the tax plan released this morning by House Republicans: This plan gives massive tax cuts to corporations and the wealthiest individuals while middle class families are left behind. It is[Read More…]
Lawmakers Demand the VA Study Medical Marijuana
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2017 By: Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director Members of the US House Committee on Veteran’s Affairs are demanding that the Department of Veterans Affairs facilitate protocols to assess the efficacy of medical cannabis in veterans suffering from chronic pain conditions and post-traumatic stress. Minnesota Democrat Tim Walz,[Read More…]
Garcia’s Penalty Kick Pushes PSC Pioneers to First Postseason Win in Program History
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2017 By: Prairie State College Communications When it comes to postseason success in women’s soccer, Prairie State College (PSC) historically has not had much in which to hang its collective hat. Until now that is. Freshman midfielder Lysette Garcia’s (Munster H.S., Ind.) penalty kick marker in the[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Rick Perry Must Resign for Latest Remarks
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2017 By: Cindy Carr Today, Energy Secretary Rick Perry made heinous comments suggesting that expanding fossil fuel development will decrease the incident of sexual assault. In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement: “It was already clear that Rick Perry is unfit[Read More…]
