Affordable Care Act grants have saved consumers millions Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2012. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced a new round of funding to support state-based Consumer Assistance Programs that help consumers who have questions or concerns regarding their health insurance. An HHS report released today[Read More…]
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Park Forest Aqua Center Swim Season is Here
‘Free Day’ Thursday, June 7 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2012. The opening of the Park Forest Aqua Center Swim Season is here. For the 2012 Swim Season at the Aqua Center, a new approach to group membership rates is in effect. Swimmers can fill[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Chicago New Americans Initiative to Assist Eligible Immigrants Become U.S. Citizens
The Chicago New Americans Initiative Will Directly Assist 10,000 Immigrants in Chicago; Most Comprehensive Municipal Effort In the Country CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the Chicago New Americans Initiative yesterday while hosting the first ever Citizenship swearing in ceremony in City Council Chambers with United States Citizenship and[Read More…]
Grace United Protestant Church to Hold ‘Passport to Adventure’ Vacation Bible School
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2012. Fasten your seat belts and join the fun at ‘Passport to Adventure,’ Vacation Bible School at Grace United Protestant Church, 266 Somonauk, Park Forest. The adventure will take place on July 9 through July 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each day. Activities will[Read More…]
1950s Park Forest House Museum is Ready for Summer Visitors
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2012. The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 141 Forest Blvd, in Park Forest Illinois, is ready for summer visitors. The museum is open Wednesdays and Saturdays10:30 to 3:30; or for small groups by appointment. Donation is Adults $5: children 12 and under free with a paying[Read More…]
Official Movie Trailer: PROMETHEUS
Prometheus opens Friday. Film promo, "Ridley Scott, director of "Alien" and "Blade Runner," returns to the genre he helped define. With PROMETHEUS, he creates a groundbreaking mythology, in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to[Read More…]
Marian Catholic’s Brett Lilek Drafted by Seattle Mariners
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School 2012 graduate Brett Lilek was drafted by the Seattle Mariners Wednesday. Lilek, 6′ 4", hails from South Holland. He joined the Spartan varsity baseball team as a freshman. Below is Lilek’s scouting video from MLB.com: Your browser does not support iframes.
Reading Tutoring Available at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University’s Graduate Program in Reading is sponsoring The Literacy Zone, a reading tutorial program for students in grades two through five, Mondays through Thursdays, from July 5 through July 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. This four-week, one-to-one program brings students experiencing reading problems together[Read More…]
Help 11-month-old Park Forester Lucas Ebbens (Story/Video)
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest received the following email from the father of a young child fighting for his life [sic]: I was hoping I could reach out to each of you in search for assistance. I am James Ebben I was born and raised on ash st and after[Read More…]
Cook County Releases Annual Financial Report
“CAFR” Issued On Deadline For The First Time In Ten Years Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the first time since 2002, Cook County has issued its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) within six months of the end of the fiscal year, President Preckwinkle announced today. The CAFR is an important financial[Read More…]
