Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013 – The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area and the Park Forest Committee for Non-Partisan Government will sponsor a Candidate Forum on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 1:00pm in the Park Forest Village Hall Board Room, 350 Victory Drive. Candidates running for[Read More…]
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Video: GAME-WINNING JUMPER – Tyler Ulis sinks the winner for Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic hosted a nail-biter against Brother Rice on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 and Tyler Ulis continued to impress with his game-winning jumper with just seconds left in the fourth quarter. The video was published by Marian Catholic High School.
Joe Orr Road Realignment Creates ‘Islands of Opportunity’
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Road project reflects highway department’s new role as an active force in economic development Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that Joe Orr Road’s recent realignment and eventual extension into Indiana will yield economic benefits for the south suburban region. The first phase of the[Read More…]
Robin Kelly Calls on NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre to Release Hutchinson, Halvorson Questionnaires
RICHTON PARK–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. Today, Robin Kelly, candidate for Congress in Illinois’ second district, called on National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre to release the questionnaires previously submitted by opponents Debbie Halvorson and Toi Hutchinson. This comes after repeated calls for the candidates themselves to come clean about the promises[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Meets with Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association
Schaumburg, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. On Wednesday, January 30th, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-8) met with members of the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association in her Schaumburg, Illinois office. Congresswoman Duckworth has made investing in transportation and infrastructure a top priority for the 8th Congressional District. Last week, Duckworth and Senator[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Calls on Mutual Funds to Pressure Gun Manufacturers to Embrace Commonsense Gun Safety Laws
Emanuel Adding Pressure to Financial Institutions, Pension Funds to Refrain from Offering Financial Services or Investing in Gun Industry CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday announced that he is asking several mutual funds to divest and blacklist any gun manufacturers that oppose commonsense gun reforms. The Mayor’s letters sent[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: $120 Million National Settlement Reached Over Faulty Foreclosure Practices
States Announce Settlement with Lender Processing Services Over “Robo-signing” & Other Faulty Practices Against Homeowners in Foreclosure Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined with 45 of her counterparts to announce a $120 million settlement with Lender Processing Services Inc. (LPS) over allegations that the Florida firm engaged[Read More…]
Vigil to be Held Friday, February 1 in Response to Police Attack on Trauma Center Protesters
Vigil against U of C violence draws parallels between violence of denying health care, attacking protesters CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2013. Less than a week after a peaceful sit-in demanding trauma care was violently repressed by the University of Chicago Police Department, neighborhood youth and community members will join students, faculty and[Read More…]
Freedom Hall Kicks Off 2013 Season With 3 Fantastic Shows In February
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Freedom Hall is pleased to present The Rainbow Fish, Metro Jazz Voices and Masters of Motown in the Nathan Manilow Theatre this February. METRO JAZZ VOICES Four-part Harmony, Love Songs for Valentines will be performing on Tuesday, February 5 at 11:00 a.m Tickets are $10 for the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, CTA President Claypool and Freedman Seating Announce Local Economic Boost and New Jobs In Conjunction With Purchase of New Buses
100 new positions supported as local company Freedman Seating will manufacture light-weight seats CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Chicago Transit Authority President Forrest Claypool in announcing today that Chicago’s local economy will get an injection of up to $8.25 million and up to 100 new jobs as a[Read More…]
