Source: defense.gov SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 13, 2017 — Two U.S. service members were killed and five others were injured conducting combat operations in northern Iraq today, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Initial reports indicate the incident was not due to enemy contact. The incident is under[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Convenes Student Loan Forum & Urges Governor to Sign Student Loan Bill of Rights
AG Madigan & Advocates Urge Governor to sign Senate Bill 1351 to Better Protect Illinois Student Loan Borrowers Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today convened a student loan forum with education advocates and community organizations and urged Gov. Rauner to sign into law a bill to reform[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Illinois Eliminates Statutes of Limitations on Child Sex Abuse Crimes
Measure Initiated by Madigan to Eliminate Criminal Statutes of Limitations for Felony Child Sexual Abuse and Assault Crimes Becomes Law Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 13, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced Illinois has now eliminated the statutes of limitations for felony criminal sexual assault and sexual abuse crimes against children. Senate[Read More…]
Madhava Natural Sweeteners Issues Allergy Alert on its MMM… Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2017. Madhava Natural Sweeteners of LONGMONT, CO is recalling its 13.8 oz. box of MMM… Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they[Read More…]
Chicago Interfaith Service in Solidarity with Charlottesville on Monday, August 14
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2017. The interfaith community of Chicago is gathering prayerfully in solidarity with the people of Charlottesville – and all those who courageously resist the white supremacist racism that grips our country. The gathering will take place on Monday, August 14 beginning at noon at the Kluczynski Federal Building, 230[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of August 13, 2017
≡ Village A & E PF Library Learn Green Health Etc. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations is seeking nominations for the 2017 Good Egg Award. The Good Egg award recipient is an individual who has gone beyond the call of duty to be of service[Read More…]
NOW: Charlottesville White Supremacists Are On the Wrong Side of History
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2017. The white supremacists who launched a brutal protest against the city of Charlottesville, Virginia’s plan to remove a statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee must be held to account for their violence and hate speech, says Toni Van Pelt, president of the National Organization[Read More…]
Park Forest Art Fair to be Held September 16-17
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2017. The Park Forest Art Fair returns for its 62nd year on September 16 – 17 in DownTown Park Forest (on Main Street between Western Avenue and Orchard Drive). The Park Forest Art Fair is the second oldest juried art fair in the Chicago area. The[Read More…]
Indivisible Chicago Condemns Charlottesville Deadly Violence and Hate Filled Protests
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2017. Indivisible Chicago released the following statement in response to the events in Charlottesville “Indivisible Chicago condemns the attacks by white nationalist in Charlottesville, Virginia that have already left at least one dead. Indivisible Chicago supports the right to free speech, however the hate and bigotry promoted[Read More…]
Developer Sentenced To Prison For Bank Fraud
In Connection With Carbondale Apartment Complex Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A developer sentenced on August 9, 2017, Christopher E. Creek, 56, of Champaign, IL, is to serve 12 months and 1 day in federal prison on his federal bank fraud conviction, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Donald S.[Read More…]
