Economic Impact Expected to Generate More Than 1,100 Jobs, More Than $200 Million in Annual Local Investment THOMSON, IL –(ENEWSPF)– October 2, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn and Senator Dick Durbin today announced that the Obama administration and the Federal Bureau of Prisons will purchase the underutilized, state-of-the-art maximum security Thomson[Read More…]
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IL Department of Employment Security Offices Closed October 8 to Observe Columbus Day
Customers Should Certify; Services Available on Internet CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2012. Offices of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will be closed on Monday, Oct. 8, in observance of Columbus Day. All services will be available on the IDES website. Claimants scheduled to certify for benefits should do so[Read More…]
Two Key Shows Extend Commitments To McCormick Place and Chicago
National Restaurant Show and International Manufacturing Technology Show Extend Runs in Chicago, Bringing an Additional $1 Billion in Direct Expenditures and Thousands of Jobs; Shows Extending in City Due to New Union Agreements CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2012. Mayor Emanuel, in conjunction with the leadership of Choose Chicago, McCormick Place, and Governor[Read More…]
Chicago Public Schools Receives $4.4 Million Federal Grant to Launch Comprehensive ‘Healthy CPS’ Initiative
Initiative Will Build Upon This Year’s Addition of Recess To the Full School Day; CPS Will Partner With City Departments and Non-Profit Organizations to Align with City-wide Goals Outlined in Healthy Chicago, the City’s First Public Health Agenda CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2012. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has received a $4.4 million[Read More…]
‘Frogs on the Walls’ Student Art Exhibit at the Park Forest Public Library
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2012. The Park Forest Public Library is hosting a new art exhibit featuring the work from students in Park Forest and the surrounding communities. Mrs. Patricia Moore, an instructor at the Tall Grass Art Association School of Art, curated students’ work from area schools and the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 1, 2012
As daylight fades and the weather cools, here’s a blast from the recent past: dancing and revelry on the Village Green, July 4, 2012. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2012. Monday is the last day to place your orders for Thorn Creek Audubon Society (TCAS) 2012 Bird Seed Sale.[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Garlic Fest to Be Held Saturday, October 6
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2012. On Saturday, October 6 from noon to 4 p.m., celebrate the wonders of the garlic bulb and the world of organic growing at Thorn Creek Nature Center’s annual Garlic Fest. Come taste different varieties of garlic, and gather information on garlic, its uses, planting techniques,[Read More…]
Cook County Circuit Judge Linzey Jones Receives Southland College Prep Charter High School Inaugural Award of Excellence
RICHTON PARK, IL.—(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2012– Judge Linzey D. Jones of the Circuit Court of Cook County was proclaimed tonight as “truly one of Southland College Prep’s founders,” by Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO of the only public charter high school in Chicago suburbs. Judge Jones received the public charter high school’s[Read More…]
Colbert Video: Yom Kippur & Aporkalypse
The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive Yom Kippur comes to a close, and bacon lovers will die much later than they thought thanks to reduced salt and nitrates in their diets.
Governor Quinn, Senator Durbin Announce $1 Million Federal Grant to Increase Exports in Illinois
STEP grant will expand access to global markets for Illinois small businesses CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin today announced that Illinois will receive a $1.07 million federal grant through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s State Trade and Export Promotion Program (STEP) to increase trade[Read More…]
