SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 28 strikes consisting of 111 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments[Read More…]
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Poll Workers Needed in Suburban Cook County for April 4, 2017 Consolidated Election
Republicans, bilingual voters encouraged to serve CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 10, 2017. Election Judges and Equipment Managers are needed to serve throughout suburban Cook County for the April 4 Consolidated Election, Cook County Clerk David Orr announced this week. Applicants must complete the required training, set up the voting equipment the night before[Read More…]
Early Voting Information for April 4, 2017 Elections
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2017. In-person voter registration closed on March 7. Online voter registration continues until March 19 for both Cook County and Will County residents. You must have an Illinois driver’s license or a state ID to register on-line. Go to www.Cookcountyclerk.com and click on elections. Go to[Read More…]
Rich East Students Attend State Conference, Two to Attend National Conference
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2017. Earlier this month, 13 Rich East Business Professionals of America (BPA) members attended the 2017 BPA State Leadership Conference (SLC) in Oak Brook, Illinois. The event drew over 1,000 BPA delegates from 40 schools. The participants from Park Forest’ Rich East High School included: Jessie[Read More…]
Park Forest Board of Trustees Adopts Proclamation for Officer Timothy Jones, Announces March 19 Event (Video)
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 10, 2017. The Park Forest Board of Trustees adopted a proclamation last night officially making March 19 Officer Timothy Jones Day in Park Forest. The proclamation follows: A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OFFICER TIMOTHY JONES Whereas, Officer Timothy Jones finished first in the Police Officer List of Eligible Hires[Read More…]
Unaware? Trump and Pence Were Aware of Flynn’s Foreign Lobbying. They Simply Lied About It
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2017 By Mark Sumner VP Mike Pence and Michael Flynn (Source: ABC News) So, remember way back to a couple of hours ago when we were marveling over Mike Pence’s ability to ignore a letter from a congressman about how Michael Flynn was a foreign agent? And[Read More…]
“Recent Drawings” Art Exhibition by Gregg Hertzlieb on Display at South Suburban College
Pictured: Untitled, 2016 ink and watercolor on paper (Source: ssc.edu) SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – (ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2017. The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to present a new exhibition located in the Dulgar Gallery on SSC’s Main Campus in South Holland. An exhibition of art[Read More…]
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Bistro Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Neely Bistro Sets and Dahlia Bistro Sets Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2017 Recall Summary: Name of product: Neely and Dahlia Bistro Chairs Hazard: The bolts and/or nuts connecting the chair legs to the chair base can loosen and make the chair unstable, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Consumer Contact: Pier[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Legalization Associated With Fewer Opioid-Related Hospitalizations
San Diego, CA–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2017. The enactment of statewide legislation permitting medical cannabis access by qualified patients is associated with a reduction in opioid-related hospitalization, according to data published online ahead of print in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. A researcher from the University of California at San Diego[Read More…]
Study: CBD-Dominant Cannabis Extracts Reduce Seizure Frequency
Falmouth, ME–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2017. The administration of whole-plant cannabis extracts rich in the cannabinoid cannabidol (CBD) is associated with reduced seizure frequency in patients with refractory epilepsy, according to data published online ahead of print in the journal Epilepsy & Behavior. Researchers performed a retrospective chart review of the clinical[Read More…]
