Month: November 2017

Park Forest Police hiring

Join The Park Forest Police FORCE

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Ever think about joining the Force?” police ask in a statement on social media. The Park Forest Police Department is recruiting. Applications are being accepted through December 29, according to Police Chief Christopher Mannino. “Whether you’ve been an officer for a while or are completely new to[Read More…]

Blumenauer and Rohrabacher

Bipartisan Group of 66 Members of Congress Calls on Congressional Leadership to Protect State Medical Marijuana Laws

Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2017.  Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) led a bipartisan group of lawmakers urging House and Senate leadership to continue state medical marijuana protections in any legislation to fund the government beyond December 8, 2017. The Rohrabacher-Blumenauer provision prevents the Department of Justice from interfering with[Read More…]

President of Philippines Rodrigo Duterte

Drug Policy Alliance: Google Should Follow Apple’s Lead and Remove Video Games Glorifying the Drug War in the Philippines

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2017 By: Hannah Hetzer The President of the Philippines is responsible for a brutal drug war that has killed thousands of people in his country. He is also the protagonist in a series of online video games that glorify these murders. In these games, players act as[Read More…]

Indivisible Chicago

Illinois Legislators Take Action to Protect Voters

Legislators and activists unite to protect voters’ data and rights CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2017 By: Jeff Radue Illinois voters may yet get the protection they deserve, thanks to the leadership of Senator Kwame Raoul and Senator Cunningham in partnership with other state legislators and Indivisible Chicago who today proposed legislation to[Read More…]

Naperville Massage Envy Spa

Attorney General Madigan Investigates Massage Envy Spa Chain for Allegations of Sexual Assault by Customers

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued subpoenas to the Scottsdale, Arizona-based franchisor Massage Envy and franchises based in Chicago, Elmhurst, Naperville and Tinley Park following reports that women were allegedly sexually assaulted by male massage therapists. The subpoenas seek information about the company’s policies, employee[Read More…]

Rep. Robin Kelly at Poe School

Congresswoman Robin Kelly Celebrates Edgar Allan Poe Classical Elementary School’s 2017 National Blue Ribbon School Award

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2017 By: Mary Paleologos Congresswoman Robin Kelly visited Edgar Allan Poe Classical Elementary School to congratulate students, faculty, parents and staff on earning a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School award. “Thanks to team work, core values and a tireless commitment to student success, Poe has earned this high[Read More…]

Park Forest police shield

Police Administer Naloxone To Passed Out Motorist: Police Reports Thru October 31, 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…]

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