Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- WGN-TV/Channel 9 meteorologist Tom Skilling will be the keynote speaker for a public forum on “Climate Change: The Issues, the Consequences, the Challenges” at St. Irenaeus Church in Park Forest on June 23. The church is located at the corner of Indianwood Boulevard and Orchard Drive and[Read More…]
Year: 2019
Madigan Introduces Legislation Cracking Down on Human Trafficking
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- House Speaker Michael J. Madigan is leading a major crackdown on criminals who exploit women and children, introducing tough financial penalties and new resources for law enforcement. “Exploitation of women and children thrives in silence, which is why it’s critical that we speak up for those in need,”[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Testifies before House Ways & Means Committee on Maternal Mortality
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust and author of the MOMMAs Act, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Ways & Means Committee. “As a momma, my heart goes out to those families who have lost their momma,” said Congresswoman Kelly. “Starting or growing[Read More…]
Kyle Hendricks Dazzles On the Mound and at the Plate as Cubs Defeat Reds 3-1
Cincinnati, OH-(ENEWSPF)- Just three years ago, Kyle Hendricks was virtually untouchable. He led all of MLB with a 2.13 ERA to go along with 18 wins, helping the Cubs win their first World Series Championship since 1908. In 2017 and 2018, he compiled a record of 21-16 with a 3.35[Read More…]
Aggravated Speeding Charge for a Juvenile: Park Forest Police Reports Through March 11, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through March 11, 2019. Charges for those arrested include driving while license was suspended, no valid driver’s license, DUI, and a juvenile who was charged with aggravated speeding. Providing more details than readers will find in any other police beat reports, we invite readers to[Read More…]
Red-Hot Cubs Look to Keep Momentum Going vs. Reds
Cincinnati, OH-(ENEWSPF)- Let’s turn the calendar page back to April 8th. The Cubs were entering their home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 2-7 record after 3 consecutive series losses on the road in Texas, Atlanta, and Milwaukee to begin the season. Despite a high-powered offense led by superstar[Read More…]
The Drama Group Presents The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group gleefully continues its 88th season with the delightful fast-paced “whodunnit,” THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940, written by playwright John Bishop and directed by Mary Ellen Fawk. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Studio Theatre on June 7, 8, 13, 14 &[Read More…]
Member of Sophisticated China-based Hacking Group Indicted
In connection with a series of alleged computer intrusions, including 2015 data breach of health insurer Anthem Inc. affecting over 78 million people Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- A federal grand jury returned an indictment unsealed May 9, 2019, in Indianapolis, Indiana, charging a Chinese national as part of an extremely sophisticated hacking[Read More…]
Government & Library: Budget Session and a Resume Workshop
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There will be a budget session this week at Village Hall and a Resume Workshop at the Park Forest Library. And there’s more. Our Muslim Brothers and Sisters are in the midst of observing Ramadan. To them, we say, “Ramadan Mubarak!” during this most-holy month. Village Government:[Read More…]
U.S. House Passes Rep. Kelly’s Bill to Increase Access to Lower-Cost Generic Drugs
As chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, Rep. Kelly continues to lead on House Democrats’ For The People Agenda Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday passed Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s bipartisan Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503). This legislation will increase access to lower-cost generic drugs and bolster competition in the marketplace[Read More…]
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