(PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Explore great art and the beauty of a natural prairie landscape at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park’s annual winter walk on Saturday, January 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. Park Curator and Director Geoffrey Bates will lead this year’s winter tour of the nationally recognized[Read More…]
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Forest Trail Donates To Richton Park Food Pantry
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Forest Trail School’s eighth grade students in the World Studies Explore classes with teachers Karen Burns and Jennifer Groezinger completed a problem solving unit that resulted in a $900 donation to the Rich Township Food Pantry. After researching several social problems and discussing these issues with classmates, the[Read More…]
2nd Annual Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 6:30-8 pm at Richton Park Community Center
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Members of the public are invited to join community leaders, local talent, educators, parents and students of SD #159, #162, #227 to acknowledge, encourage and reward our gifted youth in their efforts to recognize a great black leader. Winners of the MLK Contest will be announced and prizes[Read More…]
Madigan: 2011 Consumer Complaints Show Debt Collectors Using Illegal, Abusive Tactics
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan released her list of the top 10 consumer complaints for 2011, revealing that consumer debt was the upmost concern among Illinoisans. For the fourth consecutive year, consumer debt complaints in 2011 ranked No. 1 on the Attorney General’s annual top 10 list of[Read More…]
Edgar’s Places’ 20th Anniversary to Feature Tim Grimm on Saturday, January 14
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2012. On Saturday, January 14 at 8 p.m., help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Edgar’s Place located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. Singer/Songwriter and actor, Tim Grimm, will be the featured performer. Tim has performed in theaters, coffeehouses and[Read More…]
Park Forest Library to be Closed January 15 and January 16 in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Park Forest, Il—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2012. The Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, will be closed on Sunday, January 15 and Monday, January 16 for observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. The Library will re-open on Tuesday, January 17 at 10 a.m. For additional information about your Library,[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club to Meet on January 19
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2012. The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet Thursday, January 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Drive (corner of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Drive). “Plagiocephaly” (flat head syndrome) will be the topic presented by Jackie Rycyna, Clinical Education Representative of[Read More…]
January 20, 2012: Move to Amend Occupies the Courts
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2012. Inspired by our friends at Occupy Wall Street, and Dr. Cornel West, Move To Amend is planning bold action to mark the second anniversary of the infamous Citizens United v. FEC decision! Occupy the Courts will be a one day occupation of Federal courthouses across the country, including the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Friday[Read More…]
State Successfully Sells General Obligation Bonds for Illinois Jobs Now! Capital Program
Illinois Receives Lowest Rate in Recent State History on Tax Exempt Capital Bonds CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2012. The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget today is pleased to announce the State successfully has sold $525 million of tax exempt General Obligation Bonds and $275 million of taxable General Obligation Bonds. The[Read More…]
Near Blizzard Threatens Chicago Commuter Chaos
By Meghan Evans, Meteorologist for AccuWeather.com State College, Pa. — 11 January 2012 — AccuWeather.com reports plummeting temperatures, snow, howling winds and blowing snow will result in near-blizzard conditions across portions of the Great Lakes by Thursday evening. An arctic cold front crossing the Midwest through Thursday will bring dramatic[Read More…]
