Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Memorial Day Ceremony has been scheduled by the Park Forest American Legion with support from the Veterans Commission. The program is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, May 31, on the Village Green in Downtown Park Forest. Social distancing and face masks required. Also on Memorial[Read More…]
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Illinois to Allow Gender-Neutral Identifiers and Gender Changes on Marriage Certificates
Cook County applauds efforts to make vital documents more inclusive Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In an effort to modernize marriage certificates in Illinois, Senator Sara Feigenholtz and Representative Ann Williams have passed “The Marriage Certificate Modernization Act” through the Illinois State Senate and House of Representatives. The legislation is a concerted effort[Read More…]
First Anniversary of George Floyd Murder: Reflections from Rep. Robin Kelly
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) offered some reflections on the first anniversary of George Floyd’s death. “Today is a somber day as we mark the first anniversary of George Floyd’s murder,” the congresswoman said in a statement Tuesday. “A year ago, our nation was outraged to learn that yet[Read More…]
Everyone Is Awesome Lego Set Celebrates Fans’ Diversity
Billund, Denmark-(ENEWSPF)- The LEGO Group announced LEGO® Everyone is Awesome, a set designed to celebrate the diversity of our fans and the world around us. The buildable display model is inspired by the iconic rainbow flag which is used as a symbol of love and acceptance by the LGBTQIA+ community,[Read More…]
Solving Conflicts Via the Village’s Mediation Task Force
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Occasionally, neighbors find themselves in conflict. When conflict becomes serious, residents can choose to report the issue to the village or even call the police. Another recourse, which is not widely known, is to use is the village’s Mediation Task Force, which works with both parties to[Read More…]
Alan Joens of Park Forest Earns Dean’s List Placement
Fayette, MO-(ENEWSPF)- Central Methodist University provost Dr. Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Spring 2021 Dean’s List. Nearly 1,000 students across all campuses and online learning met the requirements for placement, including a grade point average of 3.50 or higher for the semester. Alan Harold Joens, of[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Re-Introduces MOMMA’s Act to Address Maternal Health Crisis
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust and Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls, today re-introduced the Mothers and Offspring Mortality & Morbidity Awareness Act, or MOMMA’s Act, to address the maternal health crisis. The bill was re-introduced with[Read More…]
Two Park Forest Students Make SNHU’s Winter 2021 President’s List
Manchester, NH-(ENEWSPF)- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2021 President’s List. The winter term runs from January to May. Two Park Foresters were named to the President’s List: Cynthia Gray and Mia Nash. Full-time students[Read More…]
Eddie Little of Park Forest Named to SNHU Dean’s List
Manchester, NH-(ENEWSPF)- Eddie Little of Park Forest (60466) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2021 Dean’s List. The winter term runs from January to May. Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly and Rep. Herrera Beutler Introduce Bipartisan Helping MOMS Act
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03) today introduced the bipartisan Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act, or the Helping MOMS Act, to permanently expand Medicaid coverage for postpartum care and combat the growing maternal mortality crisis. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Lauren Underwood[Read More…]
