Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during the excessive heat warning over the coming days. The department offers tips for pet owners to keep in mind Do not leave your pet in a hot[Read More…]
Month: July 2019
Cooling Centers in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With temperatures soaring dangerously high today and through the weekend, the Village of Park Forest reminds residents of designated cooling centers in town where residents can escape from the extreme heat. Climate change experts say these temperatures may be the new norm, unfortunately. Designated Cooling Centers Village[Read More…]
The FBI on Confronting White Supremacy
Statement on White Supremacy Before the House Oversight and Reform Committee, Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- This is a joint statement from Michael C. McGarrity, Assistant Director, Counterterrorism Division, and Calvin A. Shivers, Deputy Assistant Director, Criminal Investigative Division, given before the House Oversight and Reform[Read More…]
Cook County Offers Heat Safety Tips And Cooling Center Information
Cooling Centers in All of Cook County Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As temperatures rise throughout the region, Cook County’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management offers the following tips to help keep you safe: Drink plenty of fluids Try to stay in the shade or indoors as much as possible If[Read More…]
ISRA Challenges Law Requiring Gun Dealers to Obtain a State License
Chatsworth, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois State Rifle Association has filed a lawsuit challenging the state licensure measure Governor JB Pritzker signed into law shortly after taking office. Senate Bill 337 was passed in the 100th General Assembly but was never sent to then-Governor Bruce Rauner because 2nd Amendment rights opponents knew[Read More…]
ISRA Applauds Governor’s Action in Signing Law Addressing Concerns at the Sparta World Shooting Complex
ISRA also thanks State Sen. Tony Munoz, State Reps. Monica Bristow, Nathan Reitz and former State Rep. Jerry Costello II for sponsoring the Shooting Complex bill Chatsworth, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governor Pritzker signed legislation on July 12 aimed at addressing some logistical concerns at the Sparta World Shooting Complex, a move the[Read More…]
IN THE HEIGHTS Cast Shots
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group will present IN THE HEIGHTS on August 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10 at 7:30 pm and matinees on August 4 & 11 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $23 for adults, $21 for seniors and $17 for students with ID. Group discount rates are[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through May 14, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through May 14, 2019. Charges for those arrested include criminal damage to property, felony aggravated use of a weapon, and felony driving under the influence of alcohol. Providing more details than readers will find in any other police beat reports, we invite readers to subscribe to[Read More…]
IN THE HEIGHTS Coming to The Drama Group
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group wraps up its 88th season with the exhilarating, Tony Award-winning Best Musical, IN THE HEIGHTS, written by the incomparable author of HAMILTON and directed by Curt & Tammy Lang. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Studio Theatre on August 2, 3, 8,[Read More…]
New Hubble Constant Measurement Adds to Mystery of Universe’s Expansion Rate
Red Giant Stars Used as Milepost Markers Baltimore, MD-(ENEWSPF)- Astronomers have made a new measurement of how fast the universe is expanding, the Hubble Constant, using an entirely different kind of star than previous endeavors. The revised measurement, which comes from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, falls in the center of[Read More…]