Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2012. In an effort to continue to obtain as much resident input as possible on the development of the Village’s Sustainability Plan, a series of focus groups have been scheduled to take place the week of January 16. All focus groups will take place in the[Read More…]
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Park Forest Environment Commission and Park Forest Garden Club to Host ‘Natural Lawn Care Basics’ Forum on February 4
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 15, 2012. The Park Forest Environment Commission and Park Forest Garden Club invite you to attend an educational forum on ‘Natural Lawn Care Basics.’ The event will be held on Saturday, February 4 beginning at 10 a.m. in the Ringering Room of the Park Forest Library, 400[Read More…]
Sun-Times: It’s Back: South Side Irish Parade To Return
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- From the Chicago Sun-Times: Nearly three years after it was scrapped because it had morphed into a beer-drenched, arrest-filled nightmare for Beverly and other neighborhoods on the far Southwest Side, the South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade appears to be coming back. The Chicago Department of Transportation[Read More…]
LGBT Legal Groups: Canadian Marriages of Same-Sex Couples Are Not in Jeopardy
San Francisco, CA-(ENEWSPF)- The following is a joint statement from Lambda Legal, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, the American Civil Liberties Union, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, and Freedom to Marry: We write to respond to a news report from Canada that a lawyer in the current government[Read More…]
Lambda Legal Unites HIV Advocates In Support of Affordable Care Act
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Friday, January 13, in the United States Supreme Court, Lambda Legal filed a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of 16 national HIV advocacy organizations in support of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as the ACA. “The ACA is a crucial bridge between[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Notches First Place Win at Speech Tournament
Members of the Marian Catholic Speech Team are, first row, Jasmine Weaver, Regina Hoyles, Cristin Milliner, Jaboukie Young-White, Summer Fields, Trevor Thompkins, Kyle Fitzgerald, Scott Mlcoch and Tammy Lang (asst. coach). In the second row Sean Goldrick (asst. coach), DeAira Cooper, Zakia Harris, Asher Miles, Courtneigh Summerrise, Pia Lyander, Cooper[Read More…]
48 Marian Catholic Seniors Named Illinois State Scholars
The 2012 Illinois State Scholars from Marian Catholi High School. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School is proud to announce that 48 members of the Class of 2012 have earned recognition as Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission recognizes Illinois high school students for outstanding[Read More…]
Don’t Need a Ticket to Ride the Jolly Trolley. Just Call!
Rosemary Ephgrade behind the wheel of the Jolley Trolley. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rosemary Ephgrade has been driving routes for the Jolley Trolley in and around Park Forest since 1979. Had the pleasure of chatting with Ms. Ephgrade as she drove me to my car, parked on Sioux[Read More…]
Durbin: USDA Should Work More Closely with Chicago Public Schools to Eliminate Fraud in School Lunch Program
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—January 13, 2012. Prompted by a Chicago Tribune report unveiling cases of school employees submitting false information in order to enroll more children for free and reduced lunches, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to work more closely with schools[Read More…]
General Assembly Scholarship Applications Available for Residents of 80th Legislative District
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) announced that his office will begin accepting applications for the 2012 General Assembly Scholarship program. The Scholarships are available to residents of the 80th district and will cover one year of tuition to the following universities: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign, Chicago &[Read More…]
