One of the most important speeches in recorded history was given by a comedian by the name of Charlie Chaplin. If you like what you see please share the video any way you can and pass the message on. In the name of Democracy, let us all unite! A wonderful[Read More…]
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Park Forest Area League of Women Voters Hosts Meeting on Health Care on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2011–The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will host an educational meeting on the topic of Health Care on Wednesday, December 14, at 7:00 PM at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard in Park Forest. Guest speaker Jillian Phillips, the Chicagoland[Read More…]
IEMA Kicks Off Holiday Season with Home Safety Tips
IEMA’s 2011 Preparedness Campaign Focuses on Fire Safety, Radon Testing, Home Preparedness and Other Home Safety Topics SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2011. The holiday decorations are up, furnaces are warming homes and people are spending more time indoors as outdoor temperatures plummet. With those things in mind, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency’s[Read More…]
Kirk, Durbin to American Airlines: Keep Illinois Routes and Projects a Priority
O’Hare Modernization, downstate air service and thousands of airline jobs are critically important to Illinois economy WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2011. In a letter to the Chairman and CEO of AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday urged the airline to[Read More…]
Zach Wahls Speaks About Family (Video)
Iowa-(ENEWSPF)- Zach Wahls comments on the content of his character. And we should all pay attention.
Park Forest Explores Sustainability with CMAP, and You Can Contribute
Rosemary Piser (center) listens as representatives from CMAP describe goals of the workshop. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A number of residents in the Village of Park Forest participated yet another sustainability workshop hosted by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), a service offered free of charge to residents of[Read More…]
21st Century Preparatory Center Posts Honor Roll
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- 21st Century Preparatory Center in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 recently released its first quarter Honor Roll for its third grade students. Young scholars earning top honors include the following: Principal’s Award Austin Kundla High Honors Aaron Anderson Raquel Cruz-Clayton Maximus Hughes Wesley Jackson Dakota Jones[Read More…]
Social Work Honors Society Skates for Youth
Phi Alpha Skating Party.jpg – Members of Phi Alpha, the social work honors society at Governors State University, celebrate the success of their roller skating fundraiser for youth programs. Back row: Tonyia Kelley of Sauk Village; Nina Lee of Glenwood; Yvette Smith-Walker of Riverdale; Shannon Mallett of Chicago; Allysa Reils[Read More…]
Evanston, Illinois Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession
Evanston, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 29, 2011. The city of Evanston’s 2012 budget passed on Monday night, included an ordinance that decriminalizes possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana. People caught with less than 10 grams would be ticketed and fined, but would face no jail time and no criminal record. Currently,[Read More…]
Statement From the Office of Governor Quinn on Budget Agreement
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2011. The Office of Governor Quinn today issued a statement after reaching an agreement on the Fiscal Year 2012 budget with legislative leaders. “After working closely with the General Assembly this veto session, we have reached a bipartisan budget agreement that achieves the goal of keeping the seven[Read More…]
