Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 had a perfect weather day for its seventh annual Teeing Off Fore Education, a fine day on the links. Held at Lincolnshire Country Club in Crete on June 19, the event attracted many happy golfers and raised funds to support the[Read More…]
Day: July 11, 2017
Students’ Medical Needs Provided At School District 163
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Ronald McDonald Health Van will be available for Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 students’ medical needs: school physical examinations and immunizations at 21st Century Primary Center, 240 S. Orchard Drive , Park Forest, on Thursday, July 27, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and Tuesday, August 15, from 8:30 a.m.[Read More…]
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 2017 Registration
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Walk-in registration for the 2017-2018 school year for Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will be conducted in the 21st Century Primary Center’s Media Center, 240 S. Orchard Drive, Park Forest, on the following dates and times: Thursday, July 27, 9 am – 12 pm & 1[Read More…]
Michael Road Fire: PFFD Activity Report for July 2-8, 2017
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Michael Road fire kept the Park Forest Fire Department occupied on July 7 — that, and twelve other calls that same day. Last week, there were 80 total responses by the PFFD. Of these, 17 were fire/service calls, and 63 were EMS calls. The department’s weekly[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Issues Guidance to Illinois Law Enforcement to Improve Response to Sexual Assault & Sexual Abuse Crimes
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 11, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced her office issued guidance for law enforcement agencies throughout the state under a new landmark law that was enacted to improve the response to sexual assault and sexual abuse crimes in Illinois. The Comprehensive Guidelines and Sample Policy Language for[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Awarded $ 150,000 Federal Grant to Share its College Ready Writing Program
Will share program with Matteson District 162 Elementary Students, Other Illinois and U.S, Districts RICHTON PARK, ILL—(ENEWSPF)–July 11,2017—Southland College Prep Charter High School has been awarded a $150,000 federal grant to share its college ready writing program with Matteson District 162 elementary students and other Illinois and U.S. school districts.[Read More…]
League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area Summer Social: Wine and Cheese Event on Friday, July 21
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 11, 2017. Please join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area for its Smmer Social: Wine and Cheese Event on Friday, July 21 at 6 p.m. at the Richton Park Community Center, 4425 Sauk Trail in Richton Park. What better way to spend a lovely[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Innovative Food Business Incubator to Open in East Garfield Park
The Hatchery Will Create Hundreds of Jobs and Further Strengthen Chicago’s Thriving Food and Beverage Sector CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced a new food and beverage business incubator, The Hatchery, which will open next year in East Garfield Park. The Hatchery will support local food and beverage[Read More…]
Chicago Ranked Top of National Green Building Adoption Index
Chicago’s city office buildings are 66 percent LEED or Energy Star certified CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2017. According to the 2017 National Green Building Adoption Index published by CBRE Group Inc. and Maastricht University, Chicago is the national leader in energy efficient office buildings. The city increased its percentage of green office[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Trump Administration Considering Easing Fines for Cheating Automakers
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration considering decreasing fines for Automakers who fail to meet fuel economy standards WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2017. According to Bloomberg and Politico, the Trump administration is considering easing fines proposed by the Obama administration for automakers that don’t meet the 2015 proposed fuel economy standards.[Read More…]