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Academic Theatre Returns to GSU with bobrauschenbergAMERICA

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Live theatre is back. At least, back online. With Governors State University’s Spring 2021 drama “bobrauschenbergAMERICA”, audiences experienced the excitement and magic of live performance from the comfort and safety of their homes with a live steamed production. “Originally, we hoped that live events would return by[Read More…]

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White

Prairie State College Driver Services Facility Officially Opens

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After a successful “soft” opening over the past week, a temporary Driver Services facility at Prairie State College, Prairie Center, 331 S. Coolidge Street, Chicago Heights, is now open to the public. Last year, the permanent Chicago Heights Driver Services facility suffered significant damage after the building[Read More…]

Illinois COVID-19

Illinois to Enter Bridge Phase of Reopening Plan on May 14th

Vaccine Program Expands to Doctors’ Offices and Small Medical Providers, Now Able to Order and Administer Vaccine on Site State Managed COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Now Accepting Walk-Ins as Illinois National Guard Reaches Over 1.5 Million Vaccines Administered Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As Illinois continues to outpace national vaccination rates and COVID-19 trends[Read More…]

Former Village President Pat Kelly

Former Park Forest Mayor Pat Kelly Dies

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Memorial bunting has been placed atop the south entrance of Park Forest’s Village Hall in memory of former Mayor F. Patrick Kelly. Kelly passed away on May 7. Born in Joliet on Oct. 30, 1939, Kelly was a graduate of Joliet Catholic Academy in 1957. He graduated[Read More…]

President Joe Biden

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by President Biden — Address to a Joint Session of Congress

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Madame Speaker.   Madame Vice President.  No president has ever said those words from this podium, and it’s about time.  The First Lady.  The Second Gentleman.  Mr. Chief Justice.  Members of the United States Congress and the Cabinet – and distinguished guests.  My fellow Americans.  While the setting tonight[Read More…]

Congresswoman Robin Kelly. (PHOTO SUPPLIED)

Rep. Kelly Reacts to President Biden’s Address to Joint Session of Congress

Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly released the below statement in reaction to President Biden’s first address to a Joint Session of Congress this evening: “President Biden and Vice President Harris have had a productive initial 100 days leading the administration,” said Congresswoman Kelly. “I am so grateful for their leadership[Read More…]

Plan for Somonauk Park

The $800k Pond Coming to Somonauk Park

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There’s a one-acre pond coming to Somonauk Park. The Village’s second-largest community park, bordered by Shabbona Drive, Sangamon and Somonauk Streets, will soon see its first major makeover in nearly 30 years. A celebratory ground breaking ceremony will be held this Saturday, May 1, at 10 a.m.[Read More…]

Virtual Health Summit on Gun Violence Prevention

ICYMI: Rep. Kelly Hosted Virtual Health Summit on Gun Violence (Video Included)

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) last week hosted a virtual Health Summit on Gun Violence, where she was joined by Senators Dick Durbin and Richard Blumenthal, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Chicago CRED, gun violence prevention activists and gun violence survivors. Rep. Kelly and[Read More…]

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