Month: October 2017

Aerial view of Chicago

Mayor Emanuel and CPD Release Second Gun Trace Report

New UofC Crime Lab Analysis Shows Crime Gun Sources, Supports Passage of Gun Dealer Licensing Bill CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 30, 2017 By: Mayor Emanuel’s Press Office Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday announced the release of the 2017 Gun Trace Report. A collaboration between the Mayor’s Office, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and the[Read More…]

Sierra Club

Sierra Club: Whitefish Energy Contract Cancellation Cannot Stop Investigation

Congress Must Investigate Company’s Connections and Government’s Failure to Aid Puerto Ricans San Juan, Puerto Rico –(ENEWSPF)—October 29, 2017 By: Jonathon Berman Today, Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello called for the cancellation of the highly questionable $300 million contract awarded to the tiny Whitefish Energy. This comes on the heels[Read More…]

Halloween

In and Around Park Forest for the Week of October 29, 2017

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —With Tuesday being Halloween, you’ll find a special ‘Halloween Activities’ section this week listing safe activities your little goblins and gremlins can participate in. Remember to take extra care when driving on Tuesday as some trick or treaters may dart out into the streets. Have a safe[Read More…]

prescription medicines

Here’s What Donald Trump Should Have Said About Opioids

A different approach to Trump’s war on drugs By: Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno, Drug Policy Alliance My Fellow Americans, Families, communities, and citizens across our country are in crisis due to the dramatic escalation in opioid overdoses. While some other countries are struggling with increased overdose rates, the problem is far worse[Read More…]

Vietnam War Memorial

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors over 100 Vietnam War Veterans

Anna, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 29, 2017 By: Governor Rauner’s Communication Staff Vietnam War Veterans were honored and thanked on Saturday, October 28th for their service during the Vietnam War by the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna, Illinois.  During the ceremony, over 100 Veterans were honored[Read More…]

Gas Depot South Holland

Illinois EPA Refers Land Mart, Inc. to Attorney General for Enforcement

Illinois EPA Cites Release from Underground Storage Tank impacting Combined Storm/Sanitary Sewer SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—October 27, 2017 By: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director Alec Messina has referred an enforcement action to the Illinois Attorney General’s office against Land Mart, Inc. for releasing gasoline into the combined storm/sanitary[Read More…]

Extreme weather costs

Analysis Finds Severe Weather Cost U.S. $675 billion Since 2011, Had Greater Impact on Those with Lower Incomes

Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—October 27, 2017 By: Kristina Costa, Miranda Peterson, and Howard Marano As the five-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy approaches, a new analysis from the Center for American Progress (CAP) finds that the most destructive hurricanes, storms, and other severe weather in the United States have caused about $675[Read More…]

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