Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2015. The Park Forest Public Library, which also serves Olympia Fields, has announced that the Friends of the Library will meet on Tuesday, December 1 at 7 p.m. at the Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard. The Friends of the Library will also meet on the first Tuesday[Read More…]
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Chicago Southland for Bernie Sanders to Host Debate Viewing Party Saturday, Nov. 14
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2015. The Chicago Southland for Bernie Sanders group will host a debate viewing party on Saturday, November 14 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the home of Lynne Farmer in Park Forest. “Face the Nation” anchor John Dickerson will moderate the Democratic debate being held[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Announces 2015 Military Holiday Card Drive with the USO of Illinois
Governor Rauner and the USO of Illinois Encourage Citizens of the State to Remember Those U.S. Military Members Still Serving Throughout the World SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2015. Governor Bruce Rauner today announced this year’s Holiday Card Drive for the Military will be done in partnership with the United Service Organizations[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Releases ‘Planning for Retirement’ Tool to Help Consumers Decide When to Claim Social Security
CFPB Report Shows Many Consumers Base Critical Claiming Decision on Limited Information WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released “Planning for Retirement,” an interactive, online tool designed to help consumers decide when to claim their Social Security retirement benefits. According to a report released by the[Read More…]
Leading Drug Policy Reformers to be Honored at International Drug Policy Reform Conference in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Nov. 21; Awardees Recognized for Groundbreaking Work to End the War on Drugs
Winners Include Jamaican Justice Minister Mark Golding, DPA Board President and Former ACLU Head Ira Glasser, Key Grassroots Ally VOCAL-NY, and LEAP Executive Director Neill Franklin Arlington, VA—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2015. Leading advocates for drug policy reform will be honored at an awards ceremony on Saturday, November 21, at the biennial International[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse to Present ‘Harpeth Rising’ on Saturday, November 14
Photo by Da Ping Luo Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2015. On Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse will proudly present ‘Harpeth Rising.’ Tickets are $15 per person. ‘Harpeth Rising’ chose to name themselves after a river[Read More…]
Nominations Being Accepted for 2016 Park Forest Hall of Fame Class
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2015. The Park Forest Historical Society will be accepting nominations for the Park Forest Hall of Fame until December 30, 2015. The official form, which must accompany the nomination, is available at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road on Wednesday and Saturday from[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Nov. 6, 2015
Washington DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2015 Sen. Elizabeth Warren Introduces Bill Providing One-time Payment of $581 to Social Security Beneficiaries, Veterans On Thursday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced S. 2251, the Seniors and Veterans Emergency Benefits Act. The bill would provide a one-time payment in 2016 to Social Security beneficiaries, veterans, and[Read More…]
League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area to Host Program on ‘Campaign Finance – The Good, the Bad & the Ugly’ on November 17
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 6, 2015. The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area will host a program on ‘Campaign Finance – The Good, the Bad & the Ugly’ on Tuesday, November 17 at 7 p.m. at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard. The speaker will be Doug[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery to Hold 2015 ‘Twelfth Month’ Handmade and Artisanal Market — Opens Nov. 11
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2015. Union Street Gallery (USG), 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights, will host its 2015 ‘Twelfth Month’ Handmade and Artisanal Market beginning Wednesday, November 11 at the Gallery. The Market will run through December 23. Formally known as ‘Twelfth Month,’ USG’s Handmade and Artisanal Market will showcase beautiful art[Read More…]
