Springfield, IL –(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2016. John Baldwin, Acting Director for the Illinois Department of Corrections, today announced that the F House at Stateville Correctional Center has officially closed. The Illinois Department of Corrections moved its final thirty-six offenders out of the housing unit on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. “We[Read More…]
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Statement by Secretary of State John Kerry on World AIDS Day 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2016 On World AIDS Day, we commemorate the lives lost and communities devastated by HIV/AIDS. We also celebrate those lives that have been saved and the courageous individuals who have brought hope and healing to those living with and affected by this disease. Thirty-five years ago, the[Read More…]
Princess Cruise Lines to Pay Largest-Ever Criminal Penalty for Deliberate Vessel Pollution
Company to Pay $40 Million and Implement Remedial Measures on All Carnival Companies Visiting U.S. Ports FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2016. Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. (Princess) has agreed to plead guilty to seven felony charges stemming from its deliberate pollution of the seas and intentional acts to cover it up. Princess will[Read More…]
Advocates Ask Rauner to Discuss Cuts to Homeless Services Instead of Life in the Executive Mansion During December 1 Facebook Live Event
State Budget Impasse and December 31 Expiration of “Stopgap Budget” are Hurting Ability of Supportive Housing Providers to Serve People Who Otherwise Would Be Homeless CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2016. In anticipation of Governor Rauner’s Facebook Live event, to be held at 7:30 p.m. on December 1, advocates to create affordable housing[Read More…]
Discussion on the Cook County Criminal Justice System at the League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area on December 17
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2016. Please join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area on Saturday, December 17th at 10:30 a.m. at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, for the monthly meeting. The speaker, Janice Goldberg, Co-Chair of the Cook County League of Women Voters Criminal[Read More…]
Calbee North America Issues Allergy Alert On Harvest Snap Black Pepper Snap Pea Crisps
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2016. Calbee of Boardman, Oregon is recalling 3,588 cases of Harvest Snap Black Pepper snap pea crisps are in 3.3 oz bags and have Lot Number MAR 31 17 0141 S. Harvest Snap Black Pepper snap pea crisps may actually contain Harvest Snap Wasabi Ranch snap[Read More…]
The Park Forest Historical Society Invites You to Step Back into a 1950s Christmas
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATED December 6, 2016. “Step Back into a 1950s Christmas,” exhibit will be on display at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road (in St. Mary’s Catholic Church), open Wednesday and Saturday November 30 through January 4 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or by appointment,[Read More…]
Pancake Breakfast and Holiday Faire at Rich South High School on Saturday, December 3
RICHTON PARK—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2016. Pack up the family and head over to Rich South High School’s cafeteria on Saturday, December 3 for the Pancake Breakfast & Holiday Faire. Enjoy a then pancake breakfast and then do some holiday shopping with the many vendors at the Holiday Faire. There will be[Read More…]
Park Forest Moves Hidden Meadows Redevelopment To Comprehensive Plan
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village Board Monday bumped up redevelopment of the former Hidden Meadows golf club, making it part of the town’s comprehensive plan. The move signals a serious effort on the part of the Village to move on the 72 acres, making the area friendly for housing and[Read More…]
Park Forest Good Egg Winners Key Players in Local Food Pantry Efforts
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations recognized the winners of this year’s Good Egg Award last Monday evening at Village Hall. This year’s recipients include Glen Rosenquist of Steger (pictured left) and John and Collette Wisnewski of Park Forest (pictured middle) for the trio’s collective efforts in[Read More…]
