Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2012. Come see blue-spotted, spotted and tiger salamanders – local denizens of Thorn Creek Woods during our celebration of amphibians on Earth Day at Thorn Creek Woods April 22, Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. What kinds of frogs and toads and salamanders live in Thorn[Read More…]
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Lt. Governor Simon to Hold New Round of Classrooms First Hearings
Public input solicited on school district efficiency recommendations SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012. The Classrooms First Commission is seeking public input on a set of draft recommendations approved Tuesday that would make it easier for school districts to consolidate and help them save up to $1 billion in operations costs by sharing[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces 60 Percent Reduction in License Types to Help Small Businesses Start and Expand in Chicago
Reforms Cut Chicago License Types from 117 to 49; Eliminates Unnecessary Red Tape, Establishes New Inspector Tools for Simpler, Smarter Licensing System that Better Serves All Small Businesses CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined small business owners to announce a new ordinance to make Chicago’s licensing system simpler[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky Statement on Senate Vote on Buffett Rule
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012 – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement yesterday after Senate Republicans blocked the ‘Buffett rule,’ a measure included in the House Democratic alternative to the Ryan Republican budget, which would restore fairness to our tax code, protect the Medicare guarantee, and reduce the deficit: [Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Lafarge Moving U.S. Headquarters to Illinois
Company to Relocate from Virginia and Create 90+ Illinois Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Lafarge North America is investing approximately $10 million to relocate its U.S. headquarters from Virginia to Illinois. Lafarge, one of the largest cement, aggregate and concrete manufacturers in the world, will[Read More…]
Conference Highlights Governor Quinn’s Commitment to Affordable Housing
Two-Day Event Features HUD Secretary Donovan, Assistant Treasury Secretary Eberly and Housing Industry Leaders from Across Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn sent a message of welcome to Illinois to federal housing leaders to Illinois as they addressed the 500 attendees at the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing[Read More…]
Lt. Governor Simon to Release Road Map to Streamlined School Districts
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 16. 2012. The Classrooms First Commission is expected to release a set of draft recommendations Tuesday that would make it easier for school districts to consolidate and help them save up to $1 billion in operations costs by sharing services, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon said today. No districts would[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Urges Illinoisans to Volunteer Time and Talents During National Volunteer Week
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today joined the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Serve Illinois Commission in encouraging Illinoisans to give back to their communities by volunteering during National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, 2012. Those who are interested in volunteering can find a resourceful search portal[Read More…]
Laura Banya, Rich East Stellar Student
Rich East Stellar Student Laura Banya. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues with our series of stellar students from Rich East High School. Mr. Kevin Kredens, the school’s publicity liaison, provides each student a series of the same questions. All responses are in the students’ exact words,[Read More…]
Historical Society Holds 2012 Park Forest Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Newly-inducted members of the 2012 Park Forest Hall of Fame. Seated, left to right, Mary H. Davidson, Francis G. DioGuardi, Roger D. Paris, Margaret McDannel, Marie A. Iafollo, (standing, left to right) Barbara G. and Al Sturges, and Janet R. Muchnik, who accepted on behalf of Tall[Read More…]
