Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr praised the passage in the Illinois legislature of an Automatic Voter Registration for Illinois. He urges Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign the bill into law. Orr’s statement follows: I am glad that the Illinois legislature, in another bipartisan vote, has passed an Automatic Voter[Read More…]
Month: May 2017
Madigan Says Dems Cooperating With Passage of Rauner-Backed Procurement Reforms
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday after the House voted to pass Senate Bill 8, a package of reforms negotiated by Gov. Bruce Rauner to help streamline acquisition of goods and services, reducing costs to the state. Madigan says passage of the procurement reforms means the Democrats[Read More…]
Main Street Nights Returns: Community, Entertainment, Unity #MSN
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Beginning Wednesday, June 14 Main Street Nights in Park Forest returns. The eight week-long event sponsored by The Village of Park Forest and Freedom Hall will not only have returning artists from previous years, but will also feature new performances to the venue. There will also be[Read More…]
Join Us On The Village Green To Remember Our Nation’s Fallen
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Monday, May 29, marks Memorial Day. Perhaps the unofficial start of summer. For some, perhaps, a day to indulge, or over-indulge. For others, a well-earned day of rest. For all of us, however, this is a day to remember our nation’s fallen. Whether you align yourself to[Read More…]
Officials Provide Details of Latest Counter-ISIS Strikes in Syria, Iraq, May 28, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Baseball Wins Rich Central IHSA 3A Regional Title
Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mark DiLuia pitched into seventh inning for the win and Michael Bohlen came on to earn the save Saturday, as Marian Catholic baseball blanked Illiana Christian, 3-0, to capture the Rich Central IHSA 3A Regional title. DiLuia fanned 11 in 6 1/3 innings of work. The Spartans (20-14)[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of May 28, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Park Forest American Legion will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, beginning at 11 a.m. The program takes place at the corner of Main Street and Cunningham Drive in Downtown Park Forest and includes placement of remembrance wreaths in solemn honor[Read More…]
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq, May 27, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, May 27, 2017
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2017. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Spc. Etienne J. Murphy, 22, of Loganville, Georgia, died May 26, in Al-Hasakah, Syria, of injuries sustained during a vehicle rollover related incident. The incident is under investigation. Murphy[Read More…]
Gregg Allman, Founding Member of the Allman Brothers Band, Dies
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—May 27, 2017. Gregg Allman, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band died from complications due to liver cancer. He was 69 years old. Allman, who overcame family tragedy, drug addiction and health problems became the elder statesman for the blues music he loved. A statement issued by his[Read More…]