Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Department of Defense has announced the death of Spc. Gabriel D. Conde who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Spc. 22, of Loveland, Colorado, was killed in action April 30 as a result of enemy small arms fire in Tagab District, Afghanistan. The[Read More…]
Month: May 2018
Rainbow Café to Screen Movie ‘Call Me By Your Name’ on May 18th at Trinity Lutheran Church
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Rainbow Café will meet on Friday, May 18th at 6:30 p.m. Due to ongoing repairs being done at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), the event will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2901 Western Avenue in Park Forest. The movie[Read More…]
IL House Committee Backs Dems’ Call For “Fair Tax Resolution”
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A House resolution calling on lawmakers to back a so-called “fair tax” plan cutting middle-class taxes while making millionaires and billionaires pay more was approved by a House committee Wednesday, according to a statement from House Speaker Michael Madigan’s office. “Taxpayers and advocates for the middle class spoke[Read More…]
Two Women Sued by Attorney General Madigan for Allegedly Providing Fraudulent Immigration Services
Madigan Alleges Women Took Tens of Thousands of Dollars from Immigrants Seeking Help With Status in Separate Schemes En Español Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed two separate lawsuits against Elizabeth Olvera in Cook County and against Armendina “Dina” Romero in Winnebago County, alleging in both[Read More…]
Chicago North Siders to Rally, March for Community Solutions, Against Displacement on Sunday, May 6
Confirmed elected officials attending include Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, State Senate President John Cullerton, Representative Greg Harris, Representative Kelly Cassidy, Representative Will Guzzardi, Representative Sara Feigenholtz, Alderman Tom Tunney, Alderman Scott Waguespack, and Alderman James Cappleman. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2018 Contact: H Kapp-Klote 1,000 community leaders from across the North Side will gather Sunday, May 6, at American[Read More…]
Tricia Alexander and Amelia Stamsta to Appear at Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse on Saturday, May 12
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Tricia Alexander and Amelia Stamsta will perform at Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse on Saturday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. Due to ongoing repairs being done at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), the event will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2901 Western[Read More…]
Family Caregivers Are Getting A Break — And Extra Coaching
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2018 By: Mindy Fetterman For today, there are no doctor’s visits. No long afternoons with nothing to do. No struggles over bathing — or not. At the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., a group of older adults — some in wheelchairs, some with Alzheimer’s —[Read More…]
Chicago Public Library Staffing Audit Finds That Staffing Approach Does Not Align with Community Needs
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2018 Contact: Natalie Kuriata The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed an audit evaluating the design and implementation of the Chicago Public Library’s (CPL) staffing plan, which allocates positions among CPL’s 80 library locations. The objectives of the audit were to determine whether CPL’s[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports: March 21 – March 31, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This police blotter report covers March 21 through March 31 2018. Charges include operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, a DUI, and felony unauthorized possession of prescription forms. eNews Park Forest reports this information because the public in the United States has the right to know. When[Read More…]
Park Forest Job Fair May 12
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest and the Commission on Human Relations will host a job fair on Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is slated to be held at 350 Victory Drive, Park Forest. Those seeking jobs are asked to “dress to[Read More…]