CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2013. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting several events in February in celebration of Black History Month. All events will be held on the college’s main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Feb. 4, the Charles[Read More…]
Local
Select a news topic from the list below, then select a news article to read.
Governor Quinn Signs Historic Traffic Safety Legislation
Law Will Allow All Motorists to Be Properly Licensed and Insured CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday was joined by legislators, community leaders and public safety advocates to sign into law a bill that will help ensure every Illinois motorist is properly licensed to drive. An estimated 250,000 immigrant[Read More…]
Kelly Calls on Hutchinson, Halvorson to Release NRA Questionnaires
Richton Park, Il–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. Robin Kelly, candidate for Illinois’ second Congressional district, today called on her opponents, former Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson and State Senator Toi Hutchinson, to publically release their National Rifle Association questionnaires they filled out in previous elections. “I am calling on my opponents to release their[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 28, 2013
Winter’s icy grasp persisted Sunday. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2013. Park Forest picnic permits for Somonauk, Central and Logan pavilions for 2013 dates will be issued beginning Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. For additional information about the lottery permit procedure, visit: http://www.villageofparkforest.com If your club,[Read More…]
UPDATED: Chris Slowik of SCOPE to Discuss School Funding Issues with the Park Forest Area League of Women Voters on February 13
Park Forest, Il—(ENEWSPF)– UPDATED- January 31, 2013 – 2:38 p.m. CST The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area announced today that Chris Slowik, organizational director for SCOPE, will meet with them on Wednesday, February 13 at 7:00 PM and the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard,[Read More…]
‘Everglades of the North: The Story of the Grand Kankakee Marsh’ to be Screened February 26 at Chicago’s Field Museum
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 25, 2013. The documentary ‘Everglades of the North’ will be screened on Tuesday, February 26 at 6 p.m. at the Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. The Grand Kankakee Marsh or ‘Everglades of the North’ was one of the largest wetlands in North America. With interlocking wetlands,[Read More…]
Rich East Business Professionals of America Team Qualifies for State Competition
Rich East High School Business Professionals of America 2012-2013 State Qualifiers are: (from left) Rebecca Dorantes, Sarah Abbott, Anna Kurnat, Teagan Thompson, Anna Farley, Elyse Terrazas and Gabrielle Hernandez. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–The Rich East Business Professionals of America team has picked up where they left off last season[Read More…]
Rich East Scholastic Bowl Team Finishes Regular Season with Historic Yell
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rich East Scholastic Bowl team finished its regular season Wednesday evening in impressive fashion. The junior varsity team achieved its first victory of the season at the Southland Athletic Conference meet against six other teams. The JV team was led by Sarah Abbott, Nidhi Kansara, Rebeca[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Major Law to Keep Illinois Children Safe
“Erin’s Law” Helps Prevent Child Sexual Assault and Abuse, Empowers Victims CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law requiring schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for grades pre-K through 12. Known as Erin’s Law, House Bill 6913 will help[Read More…]
Durbin, Duckworth: DOT Signs Off on Final Agreement to Begin Elgin-O’Hare Western Access
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has signed off on a final agreement that will allow the State of Illinois – after decades of preparation – to finally begin construction on the Elgin-O’Hare[Read More…]
