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…]
Month: November 2017
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Vincent Babiarz Memorial Toy Drive to Benefit Lakeview Pantry on Friday, December 1
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2017 By: Angie Davis On Friday, Dec. 1 at 7pm, the Vincent Babiarz Memorial Toy Drive will be held at Murphy’s Bleachers, 3655 N. Sheffield in Chicago, to provide holiday toys for clients of Chicago’s largest food pantry, Lakeview Pantry. After the loss of their 5-year-old son Vincent[Read More…]
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…]
Aromatherapy Workshop to be Held in Park Forest on Friday, December 1
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 29, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Village of Park Forest’s Community Relations Team invite you to an Aromatherapy Workshop on Friday, December 1 at Dining on the Green 349 Main Street in DownTown Park Forest. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and[Read More…]
Make Your Own Signature Scent Workshop to be Held in Park Forest on Saturday, December 2
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 29, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Village of Park Forest’s Community Relations Team invite you to a Workshop where you will Make Your Own Signature Scent. The Workshop will be held on Saturday, December 2 at Dining on the Green 349 Main Street in DownTown Park Forest.[Read More…]