Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Yesterday, we wrote that there appeared to be hope that Springfield might actually pass a budget. The Dems seemed to hold out hope. The GOP saw ‘Déjà vu all over again,’ and the Governor promised a veto. The unlikely optimism from House Speaker Michael Madigan: “Today, Democrats and[Read More…]
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Village of Park Forest July 4th Events
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 2, 2017. There will be plenty of fun, music and fireworks at Park Forest’s July 4th events. Why get stuck in traffic when you can experience the 4th in your own back yard? Schedule of Events: 6 p.m. The July 4th parade route will start at Main[Read More…]
Trump Shows Off His WWE Wrestling ‘Skills’ Against CNN
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Reporting Trump news has been interesting to say the least. Not a day has gone by in the past 5 months that I tell myself this Trump Administration can’t get any weirder. It’s like a live version of the Twilight Zone every day, only[Read More…]
Signs Springfield Finally Moving To A Budget
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In a sign that there finally might be some movement toward a resolution for the budget crisis in Illinois, House Speaker Michael Madigan said in a Statement Saturday he will bring a “revenue package” to a vote Sunday. Earlier, Speaker Madigan had said he would not allow such[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 2, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Independence Day in Park Forest has been one of the most popular community celebrations for years. This year’s fun begins on Tuesday, July 4 at 6 p.m. with the annual parade. The parade begins at the corner of Main Street and Orchard Drive and proceeds north[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Public Health Launch Playstreets 2017
PlayStreets offers more than 150 events throughout the City, engage children and families in physical activity and play CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) kicked off PlayStreets 2017 today, announcing that the City of Chicago will host more than 150 special PlayStreets[Read More…]
State of Illinois Ordered to Increase Monthly Payments for Healthcare
Payments are essential to sustain access to care during the budget impasse, even if other state priorities suffer CHICAGO—(ENNEWSPF)—June 30, 2017. In the face of the State of Illinois’s ongoing budget impasse, a federal court today ordered the state to substantially increase monthly outlays to pay bills for healthcare provided[Read More…]
Nevada: Licensed Adult Use Marijuana Sales Set To Begin Saturday
Carson City, NV–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2017. Starting this Saturday, July 1, specially licensed medical cannabis dispensaries will have the opportunity to engage in the retail sale of marijuana to adults. State tax regulators finalized temporary rules on Monday governing adult use sales. Regulators so far have issued over 80 licenses to[Read More…]
Study: Vaporization Offers “Attractive Alternative” To Smoked Cannabis
Baltimore, MD–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2017. Vaporizing cannabis mitigates subjects’ exposure to carbon monoxide and allows them to self-regulate their dose – making it preferable over smoking or oral administration, according to clinical trial data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Investigators affiliated with the US National Institute on Drug[Read More…]
Chuck Renslow, Founder of International Mr. Leather, Dies
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2017. Chuck Renslow, 87, a longtime pillar of the LGBTQ community in Chicago and around the world, has died after multiple long-term health issues. Renslow reigned over a seven-decade empire, starting more than two dozen businesses—bars, discos, photo studios, health clubs, bathhouses, gay magazines and newspapers, hotels, restaurants and bookstores. He fostered organizations[Read More…]
