Protesters with Occupy Chicago were unified in their call for jobs. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski – more pictures here) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Several hundred people gathered at Daley Plaza today as part of five "Occupy Chicago" events prior to a march to the Art Institute. There were only three Chicago Police Officers[Read More…]
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Park Forest Toastmaster Wins Area Humorous Speech Contest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the Area Humorous Speech contest held on October 7, 2011, Park Forest Toastmaster, George Stapleton (left) took 1st place. George advances to the next level of competition, where he will compete with speakers from the south Chicagoland area. Park Toastmaster Yvonne Bailey (right) participated in the Evaluation contest and[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 10, 2011
The weather is wonderful, Park Forest. Perfect time to hit the trail. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 10, 2011. When many people think of attending an art or entertainment event, they mistakenly believe that they must head to Chicago. But those of us living in the south suburbs know[Read More…]
One Runner Dies at Sunday’s Chicago Marathon (Video/Story)
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- One runner died today at the Chicago Marathon. From the Chicago Sun-Times: One runner died during the Chicago Marathon, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. A firefighter from North Carolina who apparently collapsed during the run died Sunday afternoon, authorities said. The unidentified man was pronounced[Read More…]
Jane Lynch, Glee’s Sue Sylvester, Signs Memoir in Skokie Saturday
Jane Lynch, Glee’s "Sue Sylvester," signs a copy of her memoir, Happy Accidents, at a book store in Skokie Saturday. (Gary Kopycinski) Skokie, IL-(ENEWSPF)- One thing I’ll say about Jane Lynch, giving it my best Billy Crystal, "She looks mah-velous." Stunning, actually. My second thought was of Billy Crystal, and[Read More…]
Controlled Shutdown of Park Forest Water Plant Pumps Scheduled for Sunday, October 9
Shutdown could cause residents to experience issues with water Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 8, 2011. A controlled shutdown of the Park Forest Water Plant’s high service pumps is scheduled for Sunday morning, October 9, 2011. The shutdown is estimated to last 1 – 1.5 hours and will take place between 8:00[Read More…]
Durbin Attends White House Celebration of 1985 Superbowl Champion Chicago Bears
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) will join President Barack Obama in welcoming the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears to the White House to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their Super Bowl victory. “No one from Illinois will ever forget the day when the Monsters of[Read More…]
Reps. Schakowsky, Quigley, Gutierrez Hold Hearing on Same-Sex Marriage
Couples and legal experts testify on economic and legal impacts of Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2011. Today, Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Luis V. Gutierrez (IL-04) held a congressional field forum to investigate the impact of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), specifically the[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, October 7, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2011. Super Committee Could Cut Social Security COLAs with “Chained CPI” Change According to multiple sources, Members of Congress on the Super Committee charged with reducing the nation’s budget deficit are considering changing the formula that determines the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for future Social[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club to Meet Thursday, October 20
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2011. The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet on Thursday, October 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard (corner of Lincoln Hwy. and Orchard Drive), Park Forest. “Culture Changes in Long Term Care” will be presented by Becky Haldorson, MS, LNHA,[Read More…]
