Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2016. An Olympia Fields McDonald’s is jumping in a community effort to provide financial assistance to the family of critically wounded Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones. The McDonald’s, located at 2400 W. Lincoln Hwy., plans to donate 30 percent of sales on April 11 from[Read More…]
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A Statement from Bruce Springsteen on Cancellation of April 10 Concert in North Carolina
Photo Credit: Antonio Rossi NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2016– Singer, songwriter, and artist Bruce Springsteen issued the following statement on his cancellation of the concert he was to perform this Sunday in Greensboro, North Carolina. Springsteen expressed his extreme displeasure with North Carolina’s HB2, which ostensibly “dictates which bathrooms transgender people[Read More…]
Free Earth Day Film and Star Gazing on Friday, April 22
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2016. We invite you to continue the One Earth Film Festival fun and celebrate Earth Day with us by watching the award-winning film, “Growing Cities” on Friday, April 22, at Chicago’s official Earth Day celebration in two locations. This 60-minute film is friendly for all ages. The event will take place at: Adler Planetarium, Johnson[Read More…]
Why to Talk About Death at Dinner
Bioethicist Craig Klugman describes his research on advance health care directives Documents like advance health care directives can help families plan for and share their wishes for end-of-life care, says bioethicist Craig Klugman of DePaul’s College of Science and Health. (Image by iStock) CHICAGO — (ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2017. Death is[Read More…]
City of Chicago Is Working With All Licensed Retailers To Ensure Compliance With New Tobacco 21 Purchase Age
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the City of Chicago has begun educating all licensed tobacco retailers citywide to ensure full compliance on the new law which requires purchasers of tobacco products to be at least 21 years of age, as established by the tobacco prevention ordinance[Read More…]
Spain Pilgrimage Program at Sierra Club Meeting on April 11
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2016. The April meeting of the Sauk-Calumet Sierra Club Group will be held on Monday, April 11th at 7:15 pm at the Frankfort Public Library. This month’s presentation will be ‘Biking the Camino de Santiago.’ With a slide show of beautiful pictures, Al Sturges will take us vicariously[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly To Host College Savings Night for Parents on April 25
Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 5, 2016. Parents can learn about two economical college savings programs during Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s 2nd annual College Savings Night on Monday, April 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Country Club Hills City Hall, Downstairs Room 105/106, located at 4200 W. 183rd Street. Representatives will explain College[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse Proudly Presents Eric Lambert and Chris Walz on Saturday, April 9
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 5, 2016. Edgar’s Place Coffee House will host a CD release party for Eric Lambert and Chris Walz on Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. Eric Lambert and Chris Walz are each virtuoso flatpickers, master[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present ‘Mary Poppins’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—April 4, 2016. The Drama Group is delighted to present the beloved Disney musical, ‘Mary Poppins’ directed by Andy Leahy. Performances will be held at the Bloom Theatre in Chicago Heights on April 29 & 30 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on April 30 and May 1 at 2:00[Read More…]
ZZ Top, Dierks Bentley Among Top Performers At 2016 Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, IL –(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2016. Planning is well underway for the 2016 Illinois State Fair, and each year the most anticipated annoucement is the unveiling of the Grandstand lineup. At this time, the Illinois State Fair management team is pleased to announce five nights of high-calibur entertainment, with at least[Read More…]
