Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs is currently taking applications from ‘Income-Challenged Homeowners’ in Park Forest or Lansing for $5,000 worth of free weatherization of their home. The work is done by a licensed sub-contractor and will include adding insulation to the attic, sealing leaks to the outside[Read More…]
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Movie Review of ‘Hempsters’
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2011. Cassie Brewer, Publicity Coordinator for Cinema Libre Studio, was kind enough to send me a copy of ‘Hempsters’ on DVD. I have a confession to make – I didn’t know that much about hemp until I saw this movie. However, before people freak out and start[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Stops State’s Electric Utilities from Imposing Billions in Rate Hikes Following Summer of Major Service Disruptions
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by Attorney General Lisa Madigan and advocates from across the state to fulfill his pledge to protect Illinois consumers from massive electric rate hikes. The Governor today vetoed Senate Bill 1652, which would have allowed Illinois’ utility companies to impose billions[Read More…]
HHS Awards Affordable Care Act Funds to Improve Quality of Care and Electronic Reporting Capabilities in Beacon Communities
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2011. Today, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Administrator, Dr. Mary Wakefield, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Dr. Farzad Mostashari, announced awards of $8.5 million to 85 community health center programs, located in 15 of the[Read More…]
Kirk, Lipinski, Hultgren Call for Extension of Surface Transportation Legislation
“Congress should quickly approve this extension legislation to avoid a shutdown of the Highway Trust Fund. We also support a longer-term solution by lifting federal barriers that could mobilize up to $100 billion for transportation private-public partnerships.” CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2011. In a show of bipartisan, bicameral unity, United States[Read More…]
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser September 24 to Benefit the Blue Star Memorial Marker Landscaping Project
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2011. The Garden Club of Park Forest, supported by the Park Forest American Legion Post 1198, will hold a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, September 24 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post, 1631 Western Avenue, Chicago Heights. Proceeds from the event[Read More…]
Park Foresters Remember 9/11
Members of the Park Forest American Legion Honor Guard chat before Sunday’s memorial ceremony. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Residents, staff, village officials, the young and the elderly, paused Sunday morning to remember September 11, 2001 at the Police and Fire Memorial next to the Park Forest Fire Department. "I’m sure[Read More…]
Calvary United Hosts Block Party
Park Forest Ambassador Sandy Roos gives free popcorn to children at Saturday’s block party. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Members of Calvary United Protestant Church of Park Forest hosted a neighborhood block party Saturday, offering free food and entertainment for, well, children of all ages. Park Forester Ida Hay told ENEWSPF[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors Fallen Heroes on Tenth Anniversary of September 11, 2011
Portrait Unveiled of Soldier Memorial Exhibit; Remembrance and Service Encouraged CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today joined Gold Star families to honor the sacrifices that Illinois service members have made in the global war against terrorism since Sept. 11, 2001. Governor Quinn unveiled the Portrait of a Soldier Memorial[Read More…]
1950s Park Forest House Museum Announces Fall 2011 Hours
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd, announces its Fall 2011 hours. The museum will be open September through November, Wednesdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The museum will be open two extra hours on Saturday, September 24, from 11[Read More…]
