Agency working with law enforcement, public asked to plan ahead SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2017. Although the sun might go missing for a little while, the Illinois Department of Transportation promises to stay active leading up to the solar eclipse to make sure traffic keeps moving and the traveling public remains[Read More…]
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Attorney General Sessions Calls Opioid Epidemic a “Winnable War,” Emphasizes Enforcement and Incarceration as Solution
Sessions Announces New Drug Prosecution Measures in Ohio Speech on Opioid Crisis; Speech Comes After Trump Opioid Commission Calls for More Treatment to End Opioid Crisis OHIO—(ENEWSPF)—August 2, 2017. In a speech in Columbus Ohio today Sessions announced a new plan to boost investigations and prosecutions of opioid prescribers and[Read More…]
Midwest Pesticide Action Center Holding $55 Rain Barrel Fundraiser
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–Midwest Pesticide Action Center is holding a $55 rain barrel fundraiser in partnership with RainBarrelFundraising.com. Each rain barrel includes a leaf and mosquito filter basket, an overflow adaptor, a spigot and an overflow hose AND a downspout pipe to direct the water to the barrel. Rain barrels are $55 each[Read More…]
Infant Found Not Breathing Dies
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An infant found not breathing in the first block of Hemlock Street died Monday, Park Forest Police said in a statement Tuesday. Officers responded to a residence in the 0-100 block of Hemlock Street in Park Forest on July 26, 2017, for a report of an infant[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Emerald Living, and U.S. Steel Announce Purchase Agreement on South Works Propert
Agreement Begins 5-Month Due Diligence Period for the Site CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Emerald Living, a green-tech development company, announced the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with U.S. Steel to acquire the South Works property, which they will call “New SouthWorks.” The signing of the PSA[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Issues Amendatory Veto to Ensure School Funding Bill is Fair, Equitable for All Students
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2017 – Today, Governor Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto to Senate Bill 1, the school funding bill. The matter now heads to the Illinois General Assembly, where the governor has respectfully requested that lawmakers uphold his changes. If these changes are upheld, Illinois will achieve historic education[Read More…]
Statement from Illinois House Speaker Madigan on the Ongoing Negotiations for School Funding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—August 1, 2017. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday: “Governor Rauner’s decision to pit one child against another is disappointing, especially as Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate continue to meet and negotiate. The governor has yet again chosen crisis over compromise,[Read More…]
West Side Community Address the Effect of Trauma
North Lawndale, Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2017. On July 27 and 28, I AM ABLE hosted its 5th Annual Trauma Conference at Sinai Community Institute. Over 350 community residents (i.e. parents, youth, local businesses, educators, health/social service providers and public servants) met to learn, plan and organize a productive and healthy way[Read More…]
‘Birds, Bees, and Butterflies’ a Native Garden Tour to be Held on Sunday, August 6
River Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 1, 2017. Green Community Connections will host a native garden tour ‘Birds, Bees, and Butterflies’ on Sunday, August 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can choose from 15 gardens brimming with life and beauty. Visit the gardens at your own pace. Our host gardeners are[Read More…]
Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq, August 1, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 1, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 35 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
