The U.S. Capitol dome is seen at dawn in Washington, March 2017. AP/ J. Scott Applewhite Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2017. A new report by the Center for American Progress breaks down the number of Americans with pre-existing conditions by Congressional district. The new CAP numbers come amidst ongoing—but repeatedly[Read More…]
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Operation Inherent Resolve: Officials Provide Details of Latest Counter-ISIS Strikes, April 6, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 29 strikes consisting of 85 engagements against ISIS targets, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Cook County Accountant Charged with Theft, Tax Fraud and Identity Theft
Attorney General Announces Charges Against Tax Preparer for Defrauding State & His Clients Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—April 5, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced the indictment of a Chicago accountant and tax preparer for allegedly defrauding the state out of nearly half a million dollars by forging state tax documents. Oscar[Read More…]
Chicago Police Clash with New Era Detroit and New Era Chicago
CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2017. Several members of New Era Detroit (NED) and New Era Chicago (NEC)–the flagship chapters of the New Era Nation–were violently attacked and arrested by officers of the Chicago Police Department during their first Hood2Hood community engagement program this past weekend. The planned event was going[Read More…]
Crete Public Library Sponsors “Say Yes to the Prom Dress” on April 15
Crete, IL – April 6, 2017. For the first time, the Crete Public Library District will host its own version of the TLC show “Say Yes to the Prom.” On Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., teens can select a prom dress in exchange for a canned[Read More…]
Park Forest Fire Department Activity Report: March 26 – April 1, 2017
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Fire Department issued the following report on activity from March 26 through April 1, 2017. During that week, the department responded to 82 calls for service: 15 were for fire/service, 67 were EMS calls. Response Activity On Sunday, March 26, crews[Read More…]
Police Investigating Non-fatal Tuesday Shooting At Shabbona and Sauk Trail
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department is investigating a shooting which occurred on April 4, 2017, at approximately 7:10 pm at Shabbona Drive and Sauk Trail, according to a statement released by the department. A teenager suffered a non-life-threatening injury during the incident, according to police. An on-duty[Read More…]
Vanderbilt, Settles, McCray Elected Village Trustees In Park Forest
Overall totals revised April 5, 10:00 a.m. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With all precincts in Cook and Will Counties reporting, Jonathan Vanderbilt, Theresa Settles, and Robert McCray were elected Park Forest Village Trustees. Settles and McCray are incumbents. Vanderbilt will join them serving his first term as Village Trustee. Results will[Read More…]
Wyden, Paul, Polis and Farenthold Bill Requires Warrants to Search Americans’ Digital Devices at the Border
Bill Ends Policy That Allows Unlimited Searches of the Phones, Laptops and Other Devices When Americans Cross the Border Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2017. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., and Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, today introduced the Protecting Data at the Border[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth, Reps. Cohen, Clay Introduce Bill to Help Prevent Police-Involved Deaths, Provide Justice to Impacted Families
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today introduced the Police Training and Independent Review Act to help prevent police-involved deaths and encourage independent and impartial investigations into law enforcement officials’ use of deadly force. The legislation, introduced as a companion to identical House legislation drafted by Congressman[Read More…]
