Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Three reports of car burglaries from April remain unsolved, but, according to police, appear to be unrelated. However, it does appear that these were crimes of opportunity, with vehicles left unlocked. In the first instance, police were dispatched to the 100 block of Hemlock Street on April[Read More…]
Month: May 2018
A ‘Micro Pantry’ In Matteson: The Hungry Have Another Resource Thanks To PSC
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Are you or someone you know in need of food? A venture begun in 2017 has made it’s way to Matteson thanks to Prairie State College. They’re calling it a “Micro Pantry,” and it’s possible because of a generous donation from Micro Pantries in Joliet, IL. Prairie State[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Calls Out Speaker Ryan for Being “Too Beholden to the NRA to Save Kids’ Lives” (Video)
In Floor Speech, She Rightfully Lays Responsibility for ‘Murder Through Inaction’ at the Feet on Speaker Ryan and House Republicans Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2018 By: James Lewis, Communications Director Yesterday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, addressed Congressional inaction on gun violence[Read More…]
Congress Moves to Protect Medical Cannabis from Jeff Sessions
But What About Recreational? Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2018 By: Anthony Johnson It’s no secret what Jeff Sessions thinks about cannabis. Donald Trump’s “beleaguered” Attorney General famously once uttered that, “Good people don’t smoke marijuana,” after all. While the AG’s boss has apparently cut a deal with Republican Senator Cory Gardner[Read More…]
Itzhak Perlman to Perform Nov. 11 at DePaul University’s New Holtschneider Performance Center
School of Music plans some 40 events over 11 days to celebrate new Holtschneider Performance Center CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2018 Contacts: Carol Hughes and Brian Barasch Internationally acclaimed performers, including violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, soprano Ana María Martínez, trumpet master Nicholas Payton, solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, will[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Leads Coalition in Support of Stiffer Penalties for Irresponsible Drug Manufacturers
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan led a bipartisan coalition of 39 state and territory Attorneys General to call on congressional leaders to pass laws to help hold opioid manufacturers accountable for their role in the opioid epidemic. Madigan and the coalition sent a letter[Read More…]
Despite Recent Gains, Blue Collar Employment Remains Well Below Prerecession Levels
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2018 By: Alan Barber Employment in blue collar jobs rose by 49,000 in April, an increase of 0.2 percent. Since last April, employment in mining and logging (combined), manufacturing, and construction has increased by 561,000 or 2.8 percent. Together, these jobs accounted for 13.8 percent of jobs[Read More…]
Melanie Wholesale Inc. Recalls Certain Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Melanie Wholesale Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling its 17.6 oz (500g) package of “Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor.” The recalled cookies may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts[Read More…]
Rich East Grad Is First Recipient Of Officer Timothy Jones Scholarship #TimStrong
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East High School 2018 graduate Omar Smith Jr. is the inaugural recipient of the Officer Timothy Jones Scholarship. Police presented Mr. Smith the $1,500 award toward his future education at the Village Board meeting of Monday, May 21. “Omar excelled academically at Rich East High School while being[Read More…]
Berwyn Man Charged with Impersonating Illinois Secretary of State Employee and Allegedly Stealing Thousands of Dollars
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—May 21, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that Hugo Torres, 44, of Berwyn was arrested and charged with allegedly: Posing as an employee of the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, Offering government jobs and other favors for cash advance payments, and Defrauding seven Cook County residents[Read More…]
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