CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. Please come to the Occupy Chicago General Assembly tonight at 7pm at Michigan and Congress The atrocities at Occupy WallStreet and Occupy Berkeley will have opened the eyes of thousands, and our family members who need us to stand strong. Never has the time for solidarity been[Read More…]
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Durbin Announces More than $8.2 Million in DOT Funding to Reduce Illinois’ Reliance on Foreign Oil
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that three Illinois transportation service providers and organizations have been awarded a total of $8,208,000 in competitive grants by the U.S. Department of Transportation. This funding will be used by the grant recipients to reduce their reliance on foreign[Read More…]
Durbin: Final Transportation Funding Bill Protects Illinois Amtrak
High speed rail can and should continue through robust TIGER grant program WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today issued the following statement after a Conference Committee between members of the Senate and the House of Representatives released a final appropriations bill that includes funding for transportation[Read More…]
eNews Park Forest Fan Calls From Barcelona
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 15, 2011. While I’m working on my daily search for news to post on eNews Park Forest, I’m logged into Chartbeat, a tool that shows the number of people currently reading eNews, their locations, and topics that they are reading. I’m always pleasantly surprised to see how[Read More…]
Jazz In the Afteroon, Sunday November 20 at UUCC
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 15, 2011. Come hear the cool sounds of Chris Ussery and company during ‘Jazz In the Afternoon’ at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. The event will take place on Sunday, November 20 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Snacks and drinks[Read More…]
FBI and American Football Coaches Association Team Up to Keep Kids Safe
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The FBI has a new tool to help locate missing children. The Child ID App is the FBI’s first mobile application for smart phones. It makes a parent’s iPhone a convenient place to electronically store photos and vital information on their children so that it is literally right[Read More…]
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts Presents Salt Creek Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’
The Nutcracker at GSU. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Sugar Plum Fairy. A dashing Prince. Swirling snowflakes and twirling candy canes. A child’s Nutcracker who comes to life in a night of holiday marvels. All these beloved characters are coming to the Governors State University Center for Performing Arts[Read More…]
1950s Park Forest House Museum Announces New December Hours
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd, will be open in December, for the exhibit, "Step Back Into a 1950s Christmas," Wednesdays 11-2, Saturdays December 3, 10, and 17 from 10-3, or by appointment. Call about Saturday December 24 to Jerry Shnay, 708-747-3571. Donation during December is adults[Read More…]
Marshall Field’s Park Forest Bricks And More For Sale At 1950s PF House Museum
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marshall Field’s Bricks and books on Park Forest are on sale for Holiday gift giving from the Park Forest Historical Society. All gift items are available at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 141 Forest Blvd. Open hours in November are Wednesdays 11-2; Saturdays 12-3. Beginning December[Read More…]
Your Vision – Your Community, Time for Action, Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2011. The Village of Park Forest has a legacy of living and growing sustainably. Now, the Village is building on past efforts to create a sustainability plan and needs to hear from you. Moe than 160 people participated in the first set of public kick-off meetings,[Read More…]
