MORTON GROVE, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011. With schools across Illinois struggling to upgrade their facilities and prevent teacher layoffs, passage of legislation to invest in school modernization and help keep teachers is critically important, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said this morning after meeting with administrators and teachers at Golf Middle[Read More…]
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Lady Gaga Pays Tribute To Bullied Teen Jamey Rodemeyer, Dead of Apparent Suicide (Video)
Singer Lady Gaga paid tribute to bullied 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer, who was found dead from an apparent suicide. Michelle Miller reports.
60th Kiwanis of Park Forest Pancake Day Featuring the Pankatron (Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the 60th year in a row, Kiwanis of Park Forest serves thousands, rolling out the mighty Pankatron. Picture gallery here: https://enewspf.com
Park Forest Toastmasters To Host Humorous Speech Contest
Park Forest, IL- (ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Toastmasters will host a Humorous Speech contest 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2011 at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest, IL. Speakers from Park Forest, Homewood, Matteson and South Holland will compete in the contest. The contest is free and open to the public. Enjoy an evening[Read More…]
Cook County Clerk David Orr Releases 2010 Tax Rate Report; Park Forest Rate Up 5.45%
COOK COUNTY-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr’s office on Thursday released the 2010 property tax rates for more than 1,500 taxing agencies in Chicago and suburban Cook County. According to the report, Park Forest residents who reside in Park Forest will see a 5.45% increase in the rate, from 5.211[Read More…]
Lt. Gov. Simon’s Complete College Tour Lands at PSC
During her recent visit to Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, Ill., Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon (left) met with PSC student Aslener Taylor (right), who interviewed Simon for an article for the PSC student newspaper. (SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon visited Prairie State College (PSC)[Read More…]
GSU Plans Mental Health Awareness Week Events
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Week, Governors State University is offering informational sessions and confidential depression screening at a series of events that are free and open to the public. “Our events are designed to help people discover their inner strengths and nurture their emotional health,”[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 26, 2011
Liz Colburn, DuShon Brown, Tim Colburn and Zoë Darvive, age 8, enjoy pancakes at the 60th Park Forest Kiwanis of Pancake Day. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-September 26, 2011. Business sustainability will be the topic discussed at the Park Forest Economic Development and Planning Department’s Business Breakfast taking place on Wednesday,[Read More…]
The Affordable Care Act On the One Year Anniversary of the Patient’s Bill of Rights
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. One year after the Affordable Care Act’s Patient’s Bill of Rights took effect, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report summarizing some of the achievements of the health reform law. In the eighteen months since the president signed the Affordable Care[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, September 23, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. Alliance Praises the President’s Economic Proposal On Monday, President Obama outlined a series of spending cuts and tax increases that will result in $4.4 trillion in deficit reduction. The plan calls for comprehensive tax reform, the closing of tax loopholes, and ending special interest tax[Read More…]
