WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) to recognize the tremendous contributions made by more than 13,000 Chinese-American World War II Veterans. The Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional[Read More…]
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Senator Durbin Highlights Successes In Senate’s Bipartisan Opioid Package
Bill includes Durbin initiatives on addressing child trauma and allowing DEA to stem the oversupply of painkillers CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser As the Senate prepares to vote on Monday on a major legislative package aimed at addressing the opioid crisis, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today outlined several[Read More…]
Main Street Music Fest Set for Saturday, September 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2018 The Village of Park Forest, in conjunction with the 62nd Annual Park Forest Art Fair, will host a music festival on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The lineup of bands performing includes an eclectic mix of renowned artists from Chicago and[Read More…]
Chicago Files Proposed Consent Decree on Police Reform in Federal Court
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson announced today that they filed a proposed consent decree in federal court to reform the Chicago Police Department (CPD). This consent decree was negotiated by the Attorney General’s office, the City of[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of September 9, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —The 63rd Annual Park Forest Art Fair will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in DownTown Park Forest. The Fair will feature fine art, music and good food. Featured artwork will be in a variety of media from[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society to Hold Annual Meeting on September 23
Discussion/Slide Show Commemorating 70th Anniversary of the Village of Park Forest Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Park Forest Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, September 23 at St. Mary Catholic Church’s Ryan Hall, 227 Monee Road in Park Forest. The meeting will include[Read More…]
Former President Barack Obama Slams Donald Trump and GOP Ahead of Midterms (Video)
Obama: How hard is it is to say that Nazis are bad? URBANA—(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser In his strongest remarks since leaving office, former President Barack Obama slammed Donald Trump and the GOP urging every one of the importance of voting in the 2018 mid-term elections. In his[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Public Utilities to Inform Customers of Expensive Price of Alternative Energy Suppliers
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser In a letter sent to ComEd and Ameren, Attorney General Madigan urged the public utilities to include electric supply price comparison information on customers’ monthly utility bills. This information will help consumers learn the true cost of enrolling with alternative retail electric suppliers (ARES).[Read More…]
Department of Defense Announces Army Casualties
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy A. Bolyard, 42, from Thornton, West Virginia, died September 3, 2018, of wounds sustained from small arms fire in Logar Province,[Read More…]
As Part of Coalition of 18 Attorneys General, Attorney General Madigan Files Amicus Brief Opposing Efforts to Defund Planned Parenthood
Attorneys General argue that Ohio law violates First Amendment & Due Process Clause Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 6 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, filed the amicus brief in Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio v. Himes, arguing that Ohio’s law violates the First[Read More…]
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