A bed of flowers in full bloom at the corner of Birch Street and Western Avenue. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2011. On Monday we will celebrate Labor Day which is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.[Read More…]
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Big Defensive Effort Paces Marian (2-0) Past Benet Academy
Marian’s defense came up with several huge plays to spark the visiting Spartans to a 27-7 ESCC victory over Benet Academy on Friday at Benedictine University. (Photo: MCHS) Lisle, IL-(ENEWSFP)- With a stalwart effort already in the books, Jack Ziltz provided an exclamation point for the Marian Catholic defense on[Read More…]
Labor Day History
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2011. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.[Read More…]
Resident: Main Street/Central Park Ave. Opens (Finally)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Resident Tony Mielcarz tells eNews Park Forest Main Street/Central Park Avenue has finally opened. "The long awaited crossing had finally reopened sometime between 1:00 and 2:30 PM today," Mr. Mielcarz said in an email to ENEWSPF. "The crossing is very smooth, that is for now. Public works[Read More…]
Durbin to Chair Hearing Examining New State Voting Laws that Threaten to Suppress Turnout Nationwide
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, today announced a hearing examining a rash of new state voting laws that threaten to suppress turnout across the country. These new laws significantly reduce the number of[Read More…]
Special Hours for Park Forest House Museum on Saturday, September 3
Park Forest, IL—(ENWSPF)—September 2, 2011. On Saturday, September 3, 2011, ONLY, special open hours at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This weekend marks the kick-off of Fall 2011 open hours, with the Park Forest Historical Society increasing hours to six each week[Read More…]
ComEd Chairman and CEO Frank M. Clark Leads Off Southland College Prep Charter High School Leadership Dialog Series
Frank M. Clark, ComEd Chairman and CEO (l.)toured Southland College Prep Charter High School in Richton Park earlier this week with Dr. Blondean Davis, (r.) the new school’s CEO. Clark lead off Southland’s leadership dialog series with Southland’s student body. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) RICHTON PARK, IL.–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2011– Believe in yourself,[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Settlement Agreement Brings Accessibility to House of Blues Chicago
Live Nation Wordwide, Inc. Renovates Chicago Facility, Changes Policies, Pays $100,000 Fine Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that House of Blues Chicago and its owner Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. completed interior renovations and implemented new operating policies that bring the concert venue into compliance with state[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, September 2, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2011. As Super Committee Gets Set to Tackle the Nation’s Debt… According to Politico, Republican members of the deficit-slashing Super Committee are meeting on Capitol Hill to hash out their own strategy ahead of the panel’s first official meetings after Labor Day, preparing for an intense fall[Read More…]
Main Street Music Fest: Saturday, September 17, 2011, 11 AM, Downtown Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest, in conjunction with the 56th Annual Park Forest Art Fair, will host a music festival on Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The lineup of bands performing includes an eclectic mix of renowned artists from the Chicago Southland[Read More…]
