SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 27 strikes consisting of 84 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…]
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5th Annual Comedy Cantina to be Held on Friday, May 12
Despite rhetoric and policy changes from current administration, community joins together to celebrate culture and raise funds for community schools CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2017. Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) and Mikey O Comedy Show present BPNC’s 5th Annual Comedy Cantina. BPNC partnered with Mikey O Comedy Show over 5 years ago to raise[Read More…]
ACLU Issues Texas ‘Travel Advisory’
Traveling to Texas May Result in Violation of Constitutional Rights, ACLU Warns WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–May 9,2017. The American Civil Liberties Union issued a “travel alert” today informing anyone planning to travel to Texas in the near future to anticipate the possible violation of their constitutional rights when stopped by law enforcement.[Read More…]
Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect Vehicle Owner
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of the pictured suspect vehicle who is being sought reference an investigation into damage of the lawn of the Agape Bible Fellowship Church on Monee Rd. on the evening of May 6, 2017[Read More…]
Chelsea Manning, Legal Team Statements on Her Upcoming Release From Military Prison
NEW YORK —(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2017. Whistleblower Chelsea Manning will be released from U.S. military prison next week after serving a seven-year sentence for disclosing classified information that raised public awareness regarding the impact of war on innocent civilians. Manning, a transgender woman, was serving an unprecedented 35-year sentence for whistleblowing[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Lawsuit Against Metal Finishing Company Over Leaked Chemicals
Court Grants Madigan’s Request for Immediate Relief to Secure Facility and Prevent Additional Spills Chicago — (ENEWSPF)—May 9, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced a lawsuit against Krel Laboratories Inc. for improperly storing hazardous materials that leaked and spilled from numerous containers, jeopardizing public health. The court also granted[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Illinois Senate to Pass Student Loan Bill of Rights
AG Madigan and Sen. Biss Oppose Delays at Federal Level and Local Lobbying Efforts to Advocate for Immediate Passage Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—May 8, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today was joined by Senator Daniel Biss, Illinois students and consumer advocates to urge the Illinois Senate to reject pressure from student loan[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Leads Effort to Move Government Websites into the 21st Century
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, the top Democrat on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s IT subcommittee, recently introduced the Connect to Government Act. The legislation would require all future and re-designed government websites to be mobile-friendly, a standard business practice in 2017. According to an Information[Read More…]
James Webb Space Telescope Arrives at NASA’s Johnson Space Center
Greenbelt, MD-(ENEWSPF)- NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has arrived at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, where it will undergo its last cryogenic test before it is launched into space in 2018. The telescope was loaded onto a trailer truck from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland,[Read More…]
Fire Department Activity Report For April 23-29, 2017
From the Park Forest Fire Department on Facebook Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Between April 23 and 29, the Park Forest Fire Department activity report shows the PFFD had a total number of 67 responses. Of these, 17 were for fire/service, 50 were for EMS services. The report from the PFFD follows: Training[Read More…]
