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May and June 2015 Programs at Thorn Creek Nature Center

Photo Credit: www.tcwoods.org  Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 14, 2015. Discover the naturalist in you at “Women of the Woods: A Nature Retreat” a program designed for women only and offered 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. This program will celebrate summer with hikes and nature exploration. Observe birds,[Read More…]

FTC Launches New Resource for Identity Theft Victims

IdentityTheft.gov Helps People Report and Recover from Identity Theft Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2015.  The Federal Trade Commission has launched IdentityTheft.gov, a new resource that makes it easier for identity theft victims to report and recover from identity theft. A Spanish version of the site is also available at RobodeIdentidad.gov. The[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Announce Opening of Climbing Walls at Maggie Daley Park

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2015.   Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District General Superintendent Michael P. Kelly today announced the opening of the Malkin-Sacks Climbing Walls at Maggie Daley Park. “I’m pleased that another unique feature of Maggie Daley Park is now open to the public for the enjoyment of Chicago’s residents[Read More…]

Texas House Votes Tomorrow on Discriminatory Marriage Bill

HB 4105 Would Halt Freedom in Texas Austin –-(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2015.  The Texas House of Representatives will consider legislation this week that seeks to subvert a potential U.S. Supreme Court ruling on marriage for same-sex couples. HB 4105 would prohibit local and state officials from granting, enforcing or respecting marriage licenses[Read More…]

UUCC to Host Free Healthy Living Group on Thursday, May 14

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 9, 2015. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host a Health Living Group on Thursday, May 14 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The topic of discussion will be ‘The Alexander Technique’ presented by Adeline Anderson. . ‘The Alexander Technique’ is[Read More…]

Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, May 8, 2015

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2015 Senate Passes Budget that Cuts $5.3 Trillion The Senate voted 51 to 48 on Tuesday to pass the first joint congressional budget plan in six years, ratifying a 10-year blueprint that would cut spending by $5.3 trillion, overhaul Medicaid by turning it into block grants, and[Read More…]

Formerly Incarcerated Moms and Moms Whose Children were Killed by Police to Hold Mother’s Day Vigil, Speak-out, and Balloon Action Outside Cook County Jail on May 9

Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 8, 2015. The Illinois Department of Corrections estimates that 80-85% of incarcerated women are mothers of minor children. That means a whole lot of moms will visit their kids inside jail or prison this Mother’s Day. Given the many barriers to visitation, many moms never receive a visit[Read More…]

South Suburban Senior Fair 2015

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 5, 2015. The South Suburban Senior Fair 2015 will be held on Friday, May 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This year’s Senior Fair will be held at a new venue. The Senior Fair will be held at the Richton Park Community Center located at 4455[Read More…]

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