Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 8, 2017. Thorn Creek Nature Center has cancelled its Trail Workday scheduled for Sunday, May 14. The next Trail Workday will take place on Saturday, June 24. Workdays are a fun way to give back to Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve! Help maintain the trails throughout the[Read More…]
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Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for May 6, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on 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. An arrest does not mean[Read More…]
Catholic Health Association “Deeply Disappointed” on Passage of the American Health Care Act
Sister Carol Keehan, DC, President & Chief Executive Officer Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA) St. Louis, MO-(ENEWSPF)- The Catholic Health Association issued a statement on the passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of the “American Health Care Act.” The CHA is “deeply disappointed” with the vote,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for May 7 Through May 20, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —This week’s column covers a two week period as I’ll be taking some time off to celebrate my birthday. My weekly column will resume on Sunday, May 21. Don’t forget that Sunday, May 14 is Mother’s Day. Be sure to do something special for the Mom in[Read More…]
Counter-ISIS Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq, May 6, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 18 strikes consisting of 59 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…]
DoD Announces Navy Casualty, Kyle Milliken, May 6, 2017
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2017. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a U.S. Navy sailor who was in support of a Somali National Army-led operation with U.S. Africa Command. Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Kyle Milliken, 38, of Falmouth, Maine, was killed during an operation against al-Shabaab on[Read More…]
FDA Approves Drug to Treat ALS
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Radicava (edaravone) to treat patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. “After learning about the use of edaravone to treat ALS in Japan, we rapidly engaged with the drug developer about filing[Read More…]
Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes, Frozen Waffles & Frozen French Toast Slices Recalled
PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(ENEWSPF)–May 06, 2017 . Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling all “Best By” dates of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes, Frozen Waffles & Frozen French Toast Slices distributed nationally in the United States and one product into Mexico because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No[Read More…]
Evanstonians Demand Racial Equity Plan
Suspension of Evanston Public Library’s Only Black Librarian, Lesley Williams Catalyzed Call for Accountability Evanston, IL—(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2017 – On Thursday May 4th, a coalition of 20 Evanston residents rallied in front of the Evanston Public Library to demand an equity audit of library services, collections, and policies. Although concern over the Library’s[Read More…]
Certain Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices Recalled
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2017. Unilever is voluntarily recalling a limited number of boxes of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices, which may inadvertently contain Vanilla Peanut Butter Cup Pint Slices. Although the slices were individually wrapped and identified as Vanilla Peanut Butter Cup Pint Slices, the ingredient[Read More…]
