Commentary MANASSAS, Va.–(ENEWSPF)– The following is a statement by Richard A. Viguerie, Chairman of GrassrootsFreedom.com, regarding legislation currently being considered by Congress to regulate grassroots communications: "In what sounds like a comedy sketch from Jon Stewart’s Daily Show, but isn’t, the U. S. Senate would impose criminal penalties, even jail[Read More…]
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Obama Makes It Official – Forms Exploratory Committee
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– U.S. Senator Barack Obama announced to his supporters today that he is forming a presidential exploratory committee, and plans to make an announcement February 10 on his ultimate plans regarding a presidential run in 2008. The following is the email Obama sent this morning: As you may know,[Read More…]
The Police Report – January 15, 2007
Photo: Morguefile.com Editor’s Note: This is the second article featuring news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. It was not simply a[Read More…]
Scully Announces Applications for State Scholarship
Crete, IL–(ENEWSPF)– State Rep. George Scully (D-Flossmoor) announced today that he will begin accepting applications for the 2007 General Assembly Scholarship program. The Scholarships are available to residents of the 80th district and will cover one year of tuition to the following universities: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign, Chicago & Springfield)[Read More…]
Rep. Scully Looking Forward to Working with Rep.-Elect Al Riley
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Contacted for an interview, State Rep. George Scully (D-80th) said he looked forward to serving with Rep.-Elect Al Riley in the state legislature, "When I found out about the vacancy, the first person that came to mind was Al Riley. I’ve know Al for over 10 years[Read More…]
Village Board Considers Smoking Ordinance
Photo: Mary R. Vogt at MorgueFile.com Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The village board began its deliberations on a proposed non-smoking ordinance in Park Forest. Cook County's Clean Indoor Air Ordinance will become effective throughout the county on March 15, 2007. This county-wide ordinance basically bans smoking in all public places and[Read More…]
eNews Park Forest Publisher Accepted at NNA
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The editor and publisher of eNews Park Forest has been accepted for membership in the National Newspaper Association. The website of the NNA describes the organization as follows: Established in 1885, the National Newspaper Association (NNA) is the national voice of community newspapers. NNA represents owners, publishers,[Read More…]
The Police Report
Photo from Morguefile.com Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Editor’s Note: This is the first article featuring news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. It[Read More…]
Village Beginning Strategic Planning Study
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village board members began a discussion at the Tuesday, January 2 board meeting, on a proposed contract for a Strategic Planning Study. Director of Planning and Economic Development Hildy Kingma reported to the board in a memo dated December 20, "The Plan Commission has been working for[Read More…]
Congressional Leaders Call on President to Reject Flawed Iraq Troop Surge
Washington, DC, January 5–(ENEWSPF)– Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Speaker Nancy Pelosi today sent the following letter to President Bush urging him to reject his reported plan to escalate the war in Iraq by increasing troop levels and delaying the ability of the Iraqi government take control of their[Read More…]
