Chicago’s idea selected from over 300 submissions to compete for $5 million grand prize CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2012. Bloomberg Philanthropies yesterday announced that Chicago has been selected as a finalist for the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge, a competition created to inspire American cities to generate innovative ideas that solve major challenges[Read More…]
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Pregnant Cook County Mom In Labor Votes On Way To Hospital
Galicia Malone. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With contractions five minute apart, Galicia Malone stopped at her precinct to cast her ballot before heading to the hospital. Malone, 21, voted about 8:30 a.m. in Precinct 88 at the aptly-named New Life Celebration Church, in south suburban Dolton. Her water had broken, yet[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Deploys More Illinois Responders to Assist New York in Hurricane Sandy Response
Eight-member Incident Management Team Will Help NY State SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the deployment of an eight-member Incident Management Team (IMT) to New York State to assist with emergency response and recovery efforts. The team will be deployed to Long Island for 14 days. The IMT[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 5, 2012
Perhaps not our most picturesque placement for this article, but these bags hold a lot of warmth, over 200 winter coats already donated at Tower Cleaners through the Park Forest Rotary Club winter clothing drive. More information can be found below. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2012. The Park[Read More…]
Suspension of Anti-Homosexuality Laws in Malawi a Historic Step Forward
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2012. Today’s statement by Malawi’s Justice Minister that laws criminalising same sex sexual conduct are suspended pending a decision on whether or not to repeal them is a historic step in the fight against discrimination in the country. Justice Minister Ralph Kasambara said he wanted debate on[Read More…]
Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club to Meet November 12
Photographer Bob Moffitt to present “Star Trails Through the Sky” Matteson, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2012. The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, November 12, at 7:15 p.m. at the Olympia Fields Village Hall, 20701 Governor’s Highway; just go East on 207th St. from[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, November 2, 2012
Washingotn, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 2, 2012. Remember to Vote on November 6th! Election Day – Tuesday, November 6 – is now just four days away. “I want to thank all of our activists who have been working tirelessly, planning ahead for months,” said Barbara J. Easterling, President of the Alliance. “Now is[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Host Eighth Annual Veterans Day Program on Friday, November 9
An evening dedicated to celebrating the contributions of Park Forest’s heroes Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2012. The Village of Park Forest will hold its eighth annual Veterans Day Program on Friday, November 9 at 7 p.m. at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard. This year, the program which recognizes those who[Read More…]
Rich East Caps Strong, Successful Cross Country Season With 6 Qualifiers at one of the Strongest Class 2A Sectionals in the State
Men and women from Rich East High School’s cross country team ham it up at sectionals. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Six Rich East Cross Country runners capped one of its most successful seasons in a long time as the Rockets sent six harriers to the Class 2A Peoria-Notre Dame[Read More…]
Prairie State College Speech Team Wins Several Awards at Illinois Central College Tournament
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Prairie State College (PSC) speech team received sixth place of 12 teams and brought home several individual awards from an Oct. 26 and 27 tournament hosted by Illinois Central College. Nick Williams of Homewood received second place for program oral interpretation and sixth place for poetry interpretation.[Read More…]
