50 Residents from 26 Countries Became U.S. Citizens during the Second Naturalization Ceremony in City Council Chambers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 27, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today hosted a Citizenship swearing-in ceremony where 50 Chicago residents representing 26 countries became U.S. Citizens in City Hall’s Council Chambers. The ceremony was the second ever[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Calls on Fannie, Freddie to Abandon Higher Fees on Illinois Homeowners
Attorney General Says Proposal Would Unfairly Penalize States that Protect Homeowners in Foreclosure Chicago –(ENEWSPF)–November 27, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan has sent a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), demanding the agency abandon a proposal that would unfairly penalize Illinois borrowers by tacking higher fees on new[Read More…]
Video: Christopher Vaughn Sentenced to Four Life Terms
From the Chicago Sun-Times: Christopher Vaughn was sentenced to four life terms Tuesday for killing his wife and three children. More at the Sun-Times
P.E.A.C.E. Summit At Forest Trail
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Forest Trail School in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 held its Third Annual P.E.A.C.E. (Promoting Education and Accountability for a Calm Environment) Summit. Designed to teach students that they can be instrumental in putting an end to bullying and enhancing the community and school environments, the[Read More…]
Forest-Trail Cross Country Are Champions
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Forest Trail School’s eighth grade girls’ and seventh grade boys’ cross-country teams are the South Suburban Junior High School Association Conference champions. The eighth grade girls’ team included Janell Coulter, Lacrisha Davis, Mackenzie Ferrell, Stevie Fremouw, Tyshawna Jackson, Connie Sanner, Amari Simmons, Germela Smith, and Makayla Wells.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Orders Special Election for 2nd Congressional District
Sets Primary Election on February 26 to Coincide with Existing Primary; Proposes April 9 General Election, Requiring a Change in Statute CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)– November 26, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today set a special election to fill a vacancy in the 2nd Congressional District seat, which had been held by Congressman Jesse[Read More…]
American Federation of Teachers Announces Campaign to End Testing Fixation
AFT’s Weingarten: “Public education should be obsessed with high-quality teaching and learning, not high-stakes testing.” WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 26 , 2012. The American Federation of Teachers announced today the second phase of its campaign against excessive testing, “Learning Is More Than a Test Score,” which will include a policy agenda that takes[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Results of First Year of Building A New Chicago’s Water and Road Work
New Investments and Better Coordination Lead to Doubling of Streets Paved and Water Mains Rebuilt CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 26, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that in the first year of the Building a New Chicago infrastructure investment program city crews, contractors and utilities resurfaced approximately 269 miles of streets and alleys[Read More…]
Postal Service Accepting Pre-Orders for the Emancipation Proclamation’s 150th Anniversary Forever Stamp
Limited-Edition Posters Available Now WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 26, 2012. The U.S. Postal Service will honor the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation with a commemorative stamp in early 2013. The Emancipation Proclamation Forever Stamp will be issued early next year at a yet to be determined location.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 26, 2012
Dorothy Bryant of Matteson picks up her Thanksgiving Dinner from Nick Janos at Southland Caterers last Thursday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 26, 2012. It’s the holiday shopping season once again. If you’re like me, you probably have a few people on that shopping list that you have a[Read More…]
