Community residents say cuts to New Deal era and domestic programs will plunge economy back into full-blown recession, serve as death sentence for seniors, disabled. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. Local grassroots organizations will feed the hungry in soup and bread lines at noon on December 3-6, culminating in the erection of[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of December 3, 2012
Resident Barbara Gallagher caught this picture of the demolition of Wildwood School last week. “I remember learning the metric system there in fourth grade,” she commented on her Facebook account. (Used with permission) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 3, 2012.The Village of Park Forest’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event will be held[Read More…]
Robin Kelly launches bid for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District
Matteson resident garners broad, grassroots community support from diverse district Matteson, Ill–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2012. Citing her vast experience in creating jobs and getting results, Robin Kelly launched her bid today to fill the vacant 2nd Congressional District seat in the Feb. 26 Special Election. “Working families of the 2nd District[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Event to be Held on December 7
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2012. The Village of Park Forest’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event will be held on Friday, December 7 beginning at 5 p.m. in the Village Green in DownTown Park Forest (Main and Cunningham – Show map ). This popular Park Forest Holiday event will help make[Read More…]
Newly Reconstructed Wacker Drive Opens for Traffic
Modernized Wacker and Congress Interchange are Now Safer and More Efficient for Vehicles and Pedestrians CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn was joined today by U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary John Porcari and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to celebrate the opening of the newly reconstructed Wacker Drive and Congress[Read More…]
Good as New Thrift Store Plays Supporting Role in Colin Powel Middle Schools Production of JAMZ’ Christmas Carol
The successful partnership between Good as New Thrift Store and the CPMS Drama Department demonstrates to the student actors that they have a community which supports their dreams and goals. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) A Collaboration Which Benefits Students and the Community of Matteson Alsip, IL—(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2012: On Thursday, December 6[Read More…]
‘Cool Cities’ Program at Local Sierra Club Meeting
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2012. The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, December 10, at 7:15 p.m. at the Olympia Fields Village Hall, 20701 Governor’s Highway; the old Village Hall is on the corner of Governor’s Highway and 207th Street; just enter from 207th[Read More…]
Representative Gutierrez Resents GOP STEM Visa Bill
“There was no special line for PhD’s and Master’s Degree holders at Ellis Island. There was not an asterisk on the Statue of Liberty that said ‘your IQ must be this high to enter.’” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2012. Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez spoke on the House floor about a[Read More…]
U.S. Deputy Transportation Secretary Porcari Visits Chicago for Opening of North-South Wacker Drive
$300 Million Project Improves Traffic Safety, Extends Life of Major Artery CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2012. U.S. Transportation Deputy Secretary John D. Porcari today participated in the re-opening of the lower Wacker Drive roadway, a critical route through downtown Chicago. The $300 million project, which received $240 million in federal funds, is[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, November 30, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2012. Obama Administration, Sen. Durbin Fight for Social Security in ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Debate According to Politico, top officials who have been involved in the “fiscal cliff” talks for many months say the parameters of a deal — including the size of tax hikes and spending cuts it[Read More…]
