NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—June 18, 2018 Contact: Rebecca Autrey, Communications Manager Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in two long-anticipated cases – Gill v. Whitford, dealing with a Republican gerrymander in Wisconsin, and Benisek v. Lamone, dealing with a Democratic gerrymander in Maryland. The Court issued no ruling on the merits in[Read More…]
Month: June 2018
Former First Lady Laura Bush Calls Family Separations Cruel And Immoral
TEXAS—(ENEWSPF)—June 18, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Former first lady Laura Bush issued statement about the Trump Administration’s immigration policy on Sunday, calling family separations at the U.S. border with Mexico “immoral” and drawing parallels to World War II internment camps. Bush’s editorial in The Washington Post mirrored growing criticism of[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Comments on Trump Administration’s Inhumane Immigration Policies
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 18, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s immigration policies that separate families at the border and turn away survivors of domestic violence: “It’s painful to think of anything more barbaric and unforgiving than tearing children away from[Read More…]
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of Vegetable Trays Due to Possible Health Risk
Multistate Outbreak of Cyclospora Reported in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Coral Gables, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—June 18, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. (“Del Monte Fresh”) is voluntary recalling of a limited quantity vegetable trays. The recalled[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of June 17, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —Wishing all our Dad’s a very Happy Father’s Day on Sunday. Be sure to take some time to thank your Dad for all that he’s done for you over the years. Park Forest Economic Development and Planning Department ‘Water Bill Buck Buster’ will hold its next raffle[Read More…]
Park Forester Darius Johnson Named To Spring 2018 Dean’s List At NIU
DeKalb, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Darius Johnson, son of Michael and Vernice Warren of Park Forest, earned a spot on Northern Illinois University’s 2018 Dean’s List, the school reported. Mr. Johnson also graduated from NIU in May. He majored in Industrial Mgmt and Technology and is a graduate of Crete-Monee High School. NIU announced its spring[Read More…]
Pantry of Rich Township, Inc. to Host ‘Let’s Stay Connected’ Fundraiser at Lynwood Bowl on June 30
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Pantry of Rich Township, Inc., 22013 Governors Highway in Richton Park, will host ‘Let’s Stay Connected’ fundraiser to support the food pantry. The event will be held on June 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lynwood Bowl, 2582[Read More…]
Walgreens to Move Approximately 1,800 Positions to New Chicago Office
Company to Open Approximately 200,000 Square Foot Office in Chicago’s Old Post Office Building CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Walgreens announced today that it plans to open a new office in Chicago where it anticipates 1,800 people will be based. The new office space will include approximately 200,000 square[Read More…]
Prairie State College Educator to Set Sail on Gulf of Mexico Research Cruise
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2018 Submitted by: NOAA Teacher at Sea Program Dr. Angela Hung, a biology professor at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, Illinois, will sail on June 22 to assist scientists on a 14-day survey of groundfish populations in the Gulf of Mexico. Hung will participate in this[Read More…]
Stephen Colbert Addresses Trump’s Cruel Immigration Policy of Separating Immigrant Parents from Their Children
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Stephen Colbert took time from his late night comedy show yesterday to offer an incensed rebuke to reports that the Trump administration is separating immigrant parents from their children in an effort to deter individuals from crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally. Colbert said, ″This[Read More…]
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