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…]
Month: February 2018
‘Pen & Ink’ Exhibit Opens on March 1 at Union Street Gallery
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The ‘Pen & Ink’ exhibit will open on Thursday, March 1 at Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights. The exhibit will run through March 24. Juror, Kate Lewis, has selected pieces that highlight the variety of ways artists utilize pen and ink.[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
Fort Wayne Man Gets 120 Months For Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine
Fort Wayne, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A Fort Wayne man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine, earning him 120 months in federal prison, the Department of Justice reports. Marco A. Garcia, 31, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced before Chief Judge Theresa L. Springmann on his plea of guilty to the charge[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Thorn Creek Nature Center Invites You to Make a Gourd Birdhouse on March 4
Registration Required by Friday, March 2 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road in Park Forest, invites you to make a gourd birdhouse on Sunday, March 4 at 1 p.m. The event is for all ages but children younger than age 6[Read More…]
Woodcock Watch Saturday, March 3 at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Registration required by Wednesday, February 28 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road in Park Forest, will host a Woodcock Watch on Saturday, March 3 from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is for all ages and is free. The arrival[Read More…]