Cyclosporiasis Cases Reported Across Illinois and Iowa SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—July 13, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed that there have been approximately 90 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite. Cases have been reported in counties across Illinois with[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Mayor Emanuel and DCASE Announce New Public Art Installation by Chicago-Based Artist Robert Burnier Coming to Chicago Riverwalk
‘Black Tiberinus,’ a Large-Scale, Site-Specific Work to Remain on Display through May 2019 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 12, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced today that a new site-specific art installation, ‘Black Tiberinus’ by critically hailed[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Spring 2018 Honor Students
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—July 12, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Each semester, Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes the outstanding academic accomplishments of its full-time and part-time students. Dean’s List “Our values of learning and excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the college’s mission to empower students to achieve their education and career[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues Professional Fundraisers, Seeks to Ban Them from Operating in Illinois
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 12, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed lawsuits against Community Guide Magazines Inc. (CGM) and Supplemental Security Foundations Inc. (SSF), professional fundraisers based in the Chicago suburbs, seeking to ban them from operating in Illinois. In the two separate lawsuits filed in Cook County Circuit[Read More…]
Unitarian Universalist Community Church’s Rainbow Café to Screen ‘Trick’ on Friday, July 20
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 12, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Unitarian Universalist Community Church’s Rainbow Café will meet on Friday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 2901 Western Avenue in Park Forest. The movie ‘Trick’ will be shown. ‘Trick’ Synopsis It’s lust at first sight when Gabriel[Read More…]
Main Street Market Coupons Now Available to Eligible Seniors
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 10, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Village of Park Forest has announced dates for the Main Street Market coupon pick-up at Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive in DownTown Park Forest. Eligible seniors over 60 residing in suburban Cook County may pick-up the coupons from 9 a.m. to[Read More…]
Department of Defense Identifies Army Casualty in Afghanistan
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 9, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Department of Defense has announced that Cpl. Joseph Maciel, a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel has died. Cpl. Maciel of South Gate, California, died July 7, 2018, in Tarin Kowt District, Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan from wounds sustained during an apparent[Read More…]
Lisa Madigan, Along with 10 Other Attorneys General, Launch Investigation into ‘No Poach’ Agreements at National Fast Food Franchises
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 9, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today that she has joined 10 other Attorneys General, sending a letter to eight national fast food franchisors about so-called “no-poach” or “no-hire” agreements in franchise contracts. The Attorneys General said in their letter that no-poach provisions make it[Read More…]
Join the Park Forest Library’s Ukulele Orchestra
Also looking for Kazoo players Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 9, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Park Forest Library is forming a Ukulele Orchestra. Looking for ukulele players from 12 to 112 who are well-seasoned or just beginners, to join the group. Players under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 8, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Attention all thespians. South Suburban College’s PAC Rats Theatre Company is holding open auditions for ‘Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play’ on Wednesday and Thursday, July 11 & 12. Auditions are open to all community members aged 18 or older. Appointments and prepared audition materials are[Read More…]
