Southland College Prep Charter High School juniors who took the State Championship in Dramatic Acting Duet competition at the IHSA Tournament are (left to right) Alexus Newson, Park Forest, and Morgan Brown, Matteson. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Peoria, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School juniors, Morgan Brown, of Matteson and Alexus[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of February 18, 2013
Gathering at St. Irenaeus Friday for the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry are, left to right, Judy Thorne of Bollingbrook, Jane Weivman, Mary and Chuck Bulger of Park Forest. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays during Lent. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 18, 2013.[Read More…]
Chicagoans Unite In Grant Park Against Keystone XL Pipeline
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Calling on President Obama to match the promises of his campaign, at 11:00AM on Sunday, Feb 17, over 300 residents of Chicago united in Grant Park in opposition to the Keystone XL oil pipeline. In solidarity with over 50,000 protesters in Washington, DC today, they called[Read More…]
UUCC’s Social Issues Movie Night to Feature Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s ’The Failure of Modern Medicine’ and ‘Nutritional Science Can Save Your Life’ on Saturday, February 23
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 17, 2013. On Saturday, February 23 at 7 p.m., the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC) Social Issues Movie Night will feature Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s ’The Failure of Modern Medicine’ and ‘Nutritional Science Can Save Your Life.’ Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D., seen on Channel 11 TV, educates and[Read More…]
Toi Hutchinson Leaves Race for 2nd Congressional Seat
Throws Support to Robin Kelly Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2013. The following are statements from Senator Toi Hutchinson, Robin Kelly, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. Senator Toi Hutchinson: “I am ending my campaign for Congress today and throwing my support behind Robin Kelly. I urge those who[Read More…]
Remarks By President Obama On Strengthening The Economy For The Middle Class
Hyde Park Career Academy Chicago, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2013 – 3:31 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Hey, Chicago! (Applause.) Hello, Chicago! Hello, everybody. Hello, Hyde Park! (Applause.) It is good to be home! It is good to be home. Everybody have a seat. You all relax. It’s just me. You all know[Read More…]
Federal Officials File Charges Against Jesse Jackson Jr.
Sandi Jackson Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion Washington, DC—(ENWESPF)—February 15, 2013. Federal officials filed charges Friday against former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. who has allegedly signed a plea deal alleging that he improperly spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign funds including $10,000 worth of Bruce Lee memorabilia, more[Read More…]
HHS Announces 27 Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns Awards
Participants to improve prenatal care to women covered by Medicaid and CHIP Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2013. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced 27 recipients of new Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns awards, made possible by the Affordable Care Act. Up to $41.4 million can be used[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and GoHealth Announce 250 New Jobs In Chicago
Growing Health Care Company Makes Significant Corporate CItizenship Commitments As Well CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2013. Mayor Emanuel announced yesterday that GoHealth is adding 250 new jobs in Chicago in 2013 as the company nearly doubles in size. GoHealth is a growing health care company that works with health insurance carriers to[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Emanuel on Illinois Senate Passage of Marriage Equality Legislation
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2013. “The freedom to marry the person you love is one that should be afforded to all citizens and, for too long, has been denied to our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters. When two people love each other, no government entity should stand in the way of[Read More…]
