DeKalb, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Two Park Forest residents were recently named to Northern Illinois University’s spring 2018 Dean’s List students. The students are: Darius Johnson who is working on a degree in Industrial Management and Technology and is a Crete-Monee High School; and Mazi Jurgenson who is[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Great Tree Giveaway of 2018 to be Held on Sunday, June 10
Richton Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser As part of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s ‘Restore the Canopy Project, the Southland Voice at the Benjamin O Davis VFW Post 311 will host the Great Tree Giveaway of 2018. The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of June 3, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —The Village of Park Forest’s June 4 Board meeting is probably one of the most important of the year. At this meeting there will be a public presentation and hearing on the Village budget for the upcoming year. After many months of planning and public input, the[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues Bolingbrook Warehouse Operator for Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Against Female Workers
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit yesterday against MTLI Inc., a Bolingbrook warehouse operator, for allegations of sexual discrimination and harassment of female employees, violating state civil rights and workplace laws. Madigan alleges that since at least March 2016, MTIL has fostered a[Read More…]
Tickets Now on Sale for Tall Grass Arts Association’s ‘Renew and Refresh’ Summer Fundraiser
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Tickets Now on Sale for Tall Grass Arts Association’s ‘Renew and Refresh’ summer fundraiser. The event will take place on Thursday, July 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Gallery, 367 Artists Walk in DownTown Park Forest. The event will[Read More…]
Illinois House Lawmakers Approve $38.5 Billion Budget
Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois House lawmakers approved a $38.5 billion budget yesterday by a vote of 97-18. The bill now moves on to Governor Rauner who is expected to sign it. If this budget is enacted, it would become the first full-year budget Rauner has signed[Read More…]
Lou Lang Announces Resignation as House Deputy Majority Leader Following Harassment Allegations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois House Deputy Majority Leader Lou Lang (D-Skokie) announced his resignation yesterday after a legislative activist alleged he harassed and humiliated her. Lang claims the allegations are “absurd.” Lang has submitted his resignation as the No. 3 House Democrat and from the House[Read More…]
Illinois House Approves HR 1025 Endorsing the Implementation of a Progressive State Income Tax
Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois House today approved House Resolution 1025 which supports the implementation of a progressive state income tax. The bill is intended to cut middle-class taxes while making all Illinois residents pay their fair share. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Remarks at Oxford University on the State of American Politics
UNITED KINGDOM—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) delivered the following remarks at the Oxford Union at the University of Oxford on the state of American politics in the Trump era: I want to thank the Oxford Union for inviting me to join you this fine[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces $25 Million Generated From Downtown Construction Projects To Support Neighborhood Economic Development
Fulton Market Project Will Support Neighborhood Businesses on Chicago’s South, West and Southwest Sides CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that Chicago’s program to generate funding from new downtown construction projects to support neighborhood economic development has hit the $25 million mark thanks to a new[Read More…]
