Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr praised the passage in the Illinois legislature of an Automatic Voter Registration for Illinois. He urges Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign the bill into law. Orr’s statement follows: I am glad that the Illinois legislature, in another bipartisan vote, has passed an Automatic Voter[Read More…]
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Madigan Says Dems Cooperating With Passage of Rauner-Backed Procurement Reforms
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday after the House voted to pass Senate Bill 8, a package of reforms negotiated by Gov. Bruce Rauner to help streamline acquisition of goods and services, reducing costs to the state. Madigan says passage of the procurement reforms means the Democrats[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest’s New Summertime Bingo Begins June 1
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 26, 2017. Have fun while exploring Park Forest this summer! Complete 5 tasks and/or activities across, down or diagonal (center is free square) for Bingo. Submit completed Bingo card along with proof of completion and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $50 VISA Card.[Read More…]
Speaker Madigan: IL Senate’s Budget Bills To Be “Thoughtfully Considered”
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following lukewarm statement Tuesday regarding budget bills passed by the Senate: “The appropriations measures passed by the Senate will be thoughtfully considered by the House Democratic Budget Working Group headed by Representative Greg Harris. “Since the beginning of the session, a working group made[Read More…]
Fire Department Reports On South Street Fire During Week Of May 14-20
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Fire Department provided a detailed report of last week’s battle with the South Street fire. The blaze saw a front loader tractor and garbage truck on fire, the eventual collapse of the roof of the maintenance building, all within a four hour endeavor until[Read More…]
Sullivan High School’s Embrace of Immigrants and Refugees Featured on WTTW’s ‘Chicago Tonight’
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2017. WTTW-TV’s local public affairs program “Chicago Tonight,” last night featured Sullivan High School and its renowned English Language Learners Program for immigrants and refugees, who speak little or no English. Sullivan and its program is the subject of a recently released Chicago Magazine article, which is on newsstands now and will be available online[Read More…]
Temperatures Will Soar Across Western United States This Week
Faith Eherts Meteorologist for AccuWeather.com AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports temperatures will soar across the western United States early this week, surpassing even late-summer heat levels. The recent period of dry weather in many Western cities will make it easier for heat to build in the region. “A large area of high pressure[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery’s ‘Plus One’ Exhibit Opens on Wednesday, May 24
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights, will feature the exhibit ‘Plus One’ opening on Wednesday, May 24. The exhibit will run through Saturday, June 17. A reception will be held on May 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a Closing Party on June 17[Read More…]
Prairie State College to Host Fire Science Day Camp on June 10
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 20, 2017. Prairie State College will host a Fire Science Day Camp on Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Camp will take place at the Park Forest Fire Training Facility, 55 North Orchard. The Fire Science Day Camp is for students in 9th through[Read More…]
Park Forest Health Department’s Walk About for Healthy Hearts Every Saturday
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 20, 2017. Are you trying to be more active? The Park Forest Health Department is hosting a walk about for healthy hearts every Saturday, at 9 a.m. The walks will begin at the Park Forest Village Green in DownTown Park Forest. All you need are your walking[Read More…]
