Bureau Notes that Deferred-Interest Promotions May Lack Transparency, Carry Risks to Consumers Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)—June 8, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced it has sent letters to top retail credit card companies encouraging them to consider using more transparent promotions. Many retailers use credit cards with deferred-interest promotions[Read More…]
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Winnebago Street Fire: #PFFD Activity Report May 28 – June 3
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- During the week of May 28 through June 3, the Park Forest Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 400 block of Winnebago Street. The Winnebago Street fire raged on two floors. There were a total number of 75 responses, 27 for fire and/or service, 48[Read More…]
Rescue Frees Trapped Driver: #PFFD Activity Report May 21-27, 2017
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- During the week of May 21-27, the Park Forest Fire Department saw the rescue of a trapped driver, and the final inspection of Taco Bell on Sauk Trail, ready to reopen. There were a total number of 66 responses, 15 for fire and/or service, 51 for EMS.[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Illinois Democrats Urge Gov. Rauner to Stand Up for the Health of Illinois Families
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—June 6, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, along with U.S. Senators Durbin and Duckworth and the Democratic members of the Illinois Congressional delegation, have once again called on Governor Bruce Rauner to explain how Republicans’ plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act will affect Illinois families, schools and students, health[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Barack Obama School Shares Its Horticulture Program with the Community
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2017. A new horticulture/community gardening program was unveiled at Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 during recent ribbon cutting ceremonies. The event marked the official opening of the school’s new atrium and greenhouse, which will serve as the[Read More…]
Park Forest’s 2016 Water Quality Report Now Available
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2017. The Village of Park Forest is proud of the drinking water it provides. Our mission is to provide residents with high-quality, safe drinking water that meets or surpasses every Federal and State standard. In 2016, the Village of Park Forest distributed more than 480 million[Read More…]
Parking Restrictions on Indianwood Boulevard in Park Forest Begin Monday, June 5
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2017. Beginning Monday, June 5, no parking will be allowed on either side of Indianwood Boulevard until road resurfacing has been completed. This process is expected to take four weeks. Signage noting parking restrictions will be posted along the roadway. Residents will need to use their[Read More…]
Great American Campout Coming to Park Forest on June 23-24
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2017. Join the Park Forest Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and Recreation and Parks Department in celebrating the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Campout, June 23 at 4 p.m. with an overnight campout in Park Forest’s beautiful Central Park. The 13th annual Great American Campout is[Read More…]
Madigan: House Dems Continue Working to Find Common Ground with Rauner on Budget
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- House Speaker Michael Madigan released a statement regarding the quest in Illinois for a balanced budget, insisting that House Democrats “continue our efforts to address this challenge, end this destructive impasse and close the Rauner budget deficit.” The state of Illinois has been without a budget since July 1,[Read More…]
Preckwinkle Praises Legislative Approval of Juvenile Expungement Reform
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle praised passage in the Illinois legislature of juvenile expungement reform. Saying, “It is time Illinois recognizes that the arrest records of young people who have made mistakes can serve as impediments to their future growth and development — and can even create[Read More…]
