Month: February 2018

Dental Health

U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act

Reps. Robin Kelly’s and Mike Simpson’s bill encourages early care in underserved communities WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: James Lewis Last night, the U.S. House overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act (H.R. 2422), co-authored by Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust Chair, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), and[Read More…]

Rosemary Piser and Village Manager Tom Mick

Beaux Arts, Baseball and More: The Manager’s Report

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The following is from the report Village Manager Tom Mick provided at Monday night’s meeting of the Village Board. Manager Mick provides an update at every Village Board meeting. Neighborhood Meeting The Village’s next Neighborhood Meeting is set for 7 PM this coming Wednesday, February 28th at[Read More…]

U.S. Justice Department, robbery

Feds Charge 9 With Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine

Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, Thomas L. Kirsch II, announced the return of a 19-count indictment against 9 individuals for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and other offenses. According to the Indictment, the following individuals were charged as follows: Teddia Caldwell a/k/a Teddy, 42, of Gary,[Read More…]

League of Women Voters Park Forest

League of Women Voters Park Forest Area to Host Village Presidents/Mayors’ Forum on March 13

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: Gwendolyn Maxie-Brown Please join the League of Women Voters Park Forest Area (LWVPFA) for its Village Presidents & Mayors’ Forum on Tuesday, March 13. The Forum, which is open to the public, will be held at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard[Read More…]

Sinclair merger

Attorney General Madigan Opposes Deregulation of Broadcast Television Industry

Madigan Leads Coalition Urging the FCC to Maintain and Strengthen Rules that Protect Consumer Choices and Diverse Media Voices Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan led a multistate group of Attorneys General in filing comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that call on the agency[Read More…]

Takata airbag recall

Attorney General Madigan Announces Settlement with Takata Air Bag Manufacturer

Madigan & 45 Attorneys General File Settlement Over Exploding Air Bags Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced yesterday that she has joined with 44 other Attorneys General to reach a settlement with air bag manufacturer TK Holdings Inc. (Takata) over exploding airbags installed in millions[Read More…]

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