Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Looking for things to do around Park Forest this week? We’ve got you covered. Wednesday, August 8 is Unity Day in Park Forest and everyone is invited for a night on the town. This final Main Street Nights event for 2018 will feature music, food, raffles,[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 29, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —If you’re looking for an evening of fine wine and scintillating conversation on Friday, plan on attending the League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area’s “Wine and Cheese” social being held on August 3 at the Richton Park Community Center. What better way to enjoy a[Read More…]
City of Chicago Announce Major Legal Victory against President Trump’s Justice Department & Its Unlawful Conditions on Public Safety Grant Funding
U.S. District Court Grants Summary Judgment & a Permanent Injunction in favor of Chicago, Denies Trump Justice Department’s Motion to Dismiss the Lawsuit CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the City of Chicago has won its challenges against all of President Donald Trump’s Justice[Read More…]
Prairie State College Offering Tuition-Free ESL, Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency Courses and Saturday Classes this Fall
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Adult Education Program at Prairie State College (PSC) is offering tuition-free English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education, and High School Equivalency courses in fall 2018. Classes begin Monday, August 27. Registration is required and will be held at PSC[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Accepting Nominations for ‘Honor 200′
Nomination deadline is August 31, 2018 SPRINGFIELD, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 26, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois will be honoring 200 veterans from across the state who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to benefit and provide inspiration to their community. More than 100 veterans have already been nominated[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins Coalition Filing Amicus Brief to Protect Dreamers and Preserve DACA
20 Attorneys General File Amicus Brief in Texas v. U.S. Following Lawsuits to Protect DACA, in which AGs Secured Preliminary Injunctions Blocking DACA Rescission Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser A coalition of 20 Attorneys General filed an amicus brief seeking to protect Deferred Action for Early Childhood Arrivals (DACA)[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Acts to Consolidate Government Units
Officials say move will save money, improve service WHEATON —(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Yesterday, Governor Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 5123 which will allow affected county clerk’s offices to absorb the functions of their now-separate county election. Residents of DuPage County passed an advisory referendum in March stating[Read More…]
The 2018 Annual Tall Grass Gallery Artists Exhibit ‘Taking an Art Trip’ Opens on August 3
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 23, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The 2018 Annual Tall Grass Gallery Artists Exhibit ‘Taking an Art Trip’ will open on Friday, August 3 and runs through Sunday, September 16. An Artists’ reception will be held on Saturday, August 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Both the[Read More…]
Lisa Madigan and Other Attorneys General Urge FDA to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 23, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined eight other Attorneys General filing comments urging the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) to ban flavored tobacco products in e-cigarettes, little cigars and other non-combustible products. The Attorneys General point out that research shows flavored tobacco products are appealing[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 22, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Culver’s, 20716 Cicero Avenue in Matteson will host a “Donate While You Dine” fundraiser on the evening of Tuesday, July 24, in memory of 10-year-old Jaleel Drayton of Park Forest who lost his life when he drowned in a pool at the Aqua Center after hours.[Read More…]
