Trump Administration’s latest unlawful, misguided action undermines public safety and violates Constitution CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Corporation Counsel Ed Siskel and Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent Eddie Johnson announced that on Monday the City of Chicago will file a federal lawsuit to prevent President Donald Trump’s Justice[Read More…]
Month: August 2017
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Women’s Forum Planned for October 26
CHICAGO, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 7, 2017. A grassroots coalition of Illinois women has formed to host a panel discussion on issues important to women with the Democratic candidates for Governor of Illinois. Candidates will share a stage to answer questions about their viewpoints, policy ideas, and past engagement with progressive issues such[Read More…]
An Aerial Unity Day: The eNews Park Forest Pic of the Week
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- We are pleased to showcase this shot of the Village Green, which we are calling “An Aerial Unity Day,” as our second eNews Park Forest Pic of the Week. Last Tuesday, August 1, 2017, the Park Forest Police Department held its First Annual Unity Day on the[Read More…]
Woman Yelling, Jumping Into Traffic, Taken Into Custody
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police safely took into custody Saturday a woman yelling and reportedly jumping in front of vehicles at the intersection of Sauk Trail and Lakewood Boulevard. The incident happened around 5:00 a.m. on August 5, 2017. Police also warned members of the public about the risks[Read More…]
Fire Department Trains In Rescue Scenarios
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Boat training at the Rich East High School pond, auto extrication training, other rescue scenarios are among activities reported by the Park Forest Fire Department for the week ending July 29. There were no major fire incidents reported, but there were 43 EMS calls and 17 fire/service[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of August 6, 2017
≡ Village A & E Learn Green Health Etc. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Park Forest’s Main Street Nights 2017 concludes on Wednesday, August 9 with a bang. Grammy nominated Dave Rudolf will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. performing some serious tunes, some crazy tunes, and some very funny tunes.[Read More…]
Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Monthly Civilian Casualty Report, August 5, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2017. In the month of June, CJTF-OIR carried over 180 open reports of possible civilian casualties from previous months and received 72 new reports resulting from Coalition strikes in support of partner force operations to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Additionally, the Coalition began the assessments[Read More…]
REGAL Women’s Conference to be Held on Saturday, August 19
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—August 5, 2017. The REGAL Women’s Conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 19 at the Holiday Inn Chicago Matteson Conference Center, 500 Holiday Plaza Drive. Relationships are at the center of human life. The focus of the conference is relationship, with God, others &[Read More…]
DeLuca Urges Governor to Sign Monumental Debt Transparency Measure
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As Illinois’ bill backlog sits at a record $14.3 billion, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign legislation for debt transparency. DeLuca’s House Bill 3649 would reform how state agencies manage their finances and reveal the full extent of the state’s debt[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for August 5, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police blotter 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[Read More…]