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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Issues Advisory and Report for Financial Institutions on Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
One in Five Older Americans Report Being Victims of Financial Exploitation WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2016. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued an advisory and a report with recommendations for banks and credit unions on how to prevent, recognize, report, and respond to financial exploitation of older Americans.[Read More…]
Chicago-based Organizations Team Up to ‘Bring Back the Bus’ and Reconnect Incarcerated Moms with Their Kids
Chicago, IL.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2016 A new campaign launches today seeking to re-connect Chicago area children with their mothers who are incarcerated downstate, separated further by Illinois budget impasse. Many Chicago area children have not seen their mothers since last December, when a free bus run by the Connections program of[Read More…]
Vince Krydynski: First Lay President of Marian Catholic High School
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Dominican Sisters of Springfield Illinois are pleased to announce that Mr. Vince Krydynski will become the first lay president of Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Heights, Illinois. Since 2013 Mr. Krydynski has been the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Marian Catholic. He is a 1981 graduate[Read More…]
WATCH: Large Vigil Held For Officer Tim Jones’ Recovery; Police Officers Honored
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Perhaps one of the most moving events in years was held Monday evening in Park Forest. The community gathered en masse for a vigil service, praying for the recovery of critically wounded Officer Timothy Jones of the Park Forest Police Department. Police from surrounding agencies also attended. The[Read More…]
Nature Programs for Groups at Thorn Creek Nature Center Sponsored By Thorn Creek Audubon Society
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 22, 2016. Calling all schools, home school groups, day cares, preschools, youth, adult and family groups! Nature Education Programs are offered at Thorn Creek Nature Center throughout the year where your group can discover the plants and animals of Thorn Creek Woods. These Nature Education Programs are[Read More…]
Northern Illinois University Steel Drum Band To Perform At Faith United Protestant Church April 8
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Northern Illinois University Steel Drum Band will perform at Faith United Protestant Church, 10 Hemlock Street, Park Forest, on Friday, April 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. NIU Steelband has performed throughout the US and around the world. The band is a 35-member group and is mainly comprised[Read More…]
Community Gathering In Support Of Officer Tim Jones To Be Held Tonight In Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A community gathering in support of critically wounded Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones will be held tonight in Park Forest. Jones was shot while attempting to make an arrest Saturday morning and remains in critical condition. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at St. Irenaeus Church, 78[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces ‘Paseo’, Path To Connect Pilsen, Little Village
Rails to trails project will provide opportunity for recreation, culture and beautification CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Commissioner Rebekah Scheinfeld, Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) Commissioner David Reifman, Alderman Danny Solis (25th), Alderman George Cardenas (12th), community members and community organizations yesterday[Read More…]
Home Concert with Political Satirist Tom Neilson on April 10; Limited Seating
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 20, 2016. Political satirist Tom Neilson will perform a home concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 at the Waters Edge Condo, 3505 Lakeview Drive in Hazel Crest. Tom provides a voice for those who believe in the power of folk music to effect change. His[Read More…]
