Preregistration Requested Crete, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2017. During World War II, American women took on many new roles, both in the military and as civilians. Beyond Rosie the Riveter and the Atomic Girls, women made incredible contributions to the war effort. One of the civilian avenues was through the American[Read More…]
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Sierra Club: Zinke Attacks Public Lands for All
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2017. A leaked copy obtained by the Washington Post of Interior Secretary Zinke’s secret recommendation on national monuments shows the Secretary hopes to strip protections from public lands and waters across the country. Sites that could lose protections include Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah, Cascade-Siskiyou[Read More…]
‘Abuelita’ Genoveva Ramirez, Facing Imminent Deportation, Sues Federal Government Over Delay in Visa Processing
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2017 – Chicago grandmother and long-time immigration activist Genoveva Ramirez sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this morning to demand its immigration service review a long-pending visa application before U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deports her in October. ICE told Ms. Ramirez during a check-in appointment[Read More…]
U.S., Japanese, South Korean Aircraft Conduct Show of Force Flights
CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii–(ENEWSPF)–Sept. 18, 2017 . By: Air Force Capt. Cassandra Gesecki U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps aircraft joined Japanese and South Korean military aircraft in a sequenced show of force over the Korean Peninsula yesterday in response to North Korea’s Sept. 14 launch of an intermediate range[Read More…]
Richton Square School Receives Friendship Bench From Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
RICHTON PARK, ILLINOIS—(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2017—An outdoor rainbow decorated garden bench, where Richton Square School preschool students can feel safe and comfortable, is the latest example of a growing partnership between Matteson School District 162, Southland College Prep Charter High School and the Lambda Tau Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of September 17, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Tall Grass Arts Association has a unique exhibit opening on September 29 entitled ‘Mark of the Hand.’ From prehistory, humans have told their story by literally leaving marks with their hands. ‘Mark of the Hand’ will include two and three-dimensional art which celebrates the legacy of traditional, pre-1800[Read More…]
Unitarian Universalist Community Church to Screen Documentary ‘Making a Killing: Guns, Greed & the NRA’ on Sept. 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2017. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest, will screen the documentary film ‘Making a Killing: Guns, Greed & the NRA’ on Friday, September 22 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the movie. This documentary tells the stories about how guns[Read More…]
Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event in Park Forest on Saturday, Sept. 30
Park Forest, Il—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2017. On Saturday, September 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Will County Land Use Department Resource Recovery and Energy Division hosts a Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event in Park Forest, in the parking lot of Continental Midland located at 24000 S. Western Ave. Items[Read More…]
Gov. Rauner Announces Recipients of 2018 Order of Lincoln Award
SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2017 “This year’s Order of Lincoln recipients are an extraordinary group of individuals that truly embody President Lincoln’s relentless and passionate spirit for public service,” Gov. Rauner said. “They have positively changed their communities in numerous ways, and their contributions will impact Illinois and the world for generations[Read More…]
Ford Motor Company Recalls Certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2017 Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag[Read More…]
