Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (Dem. 2nd, Ill.) will speak on “The State of Race Relations Today” at a special presentation at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, at Prairie State College. A question-and-answer session will follow, according to a statement[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of August 22, 2011
Welcome to the world Konrad Nikolai Wojcik. Proud parents Jeff and Cait stopped by Tower Cleaners, where mom works, with their new arrival last week. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2011. Mark your calendar to participate in two big events taking place in Park Forest on Saturday, August 27.[Read More…]
‘Sick Around the World’ – Free Movie and Discussion, August 27
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2011. The movie ‘Sick Around the World’ will be shown on Saturday, August 27 at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. A discussion will follow the film screening. In this movie, PBS Fronline examines how other advanced capitalist[Read More…]
New Illinois Law Blocks CTA, Metra and Pace Employees from Receiving a Public Pension After Conviction of a Job-Related Felony
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today continued his push to increase accountability in Illinois government by signing legislation to prohibit employees of Chicago-area transit agencies from receiving a pension if they are convicted of felony related to their work. This new law brings these transit agencies into line with[Read More…]
IDOT and Law Enforcement Launch Intensive Impaired Driving Crackdown
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) have partnered with Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state to kick off the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization, an intensive, two-week crackdown on impaired driving leading up to the Labor Day holiday. From August[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, August 19, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2011. Texas Gov. Rick Perry Runs into the New Hampshire Alliance on the Campaign Trail On Saturday, Texas Governor Rick Perry entered the race to win the Republican nomination for President in 2012. Five days later, his Thursday morning stop on the campaign trail was met[Read More…]
Cubs Fire GM Jim Hendry
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 19, 2011. The Chicago Cubs announced that they have fired general manager Jim Hendry after another disappointing season. Hendry has been the Cub’s GM for nine years. Cub’s owner and President Tom Ricketts issued a statement saying: “My family and I appreciate Jim’s dedication during our time with the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Creates Women’s Advisory Council
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the creation of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Women, with the goal of strengthening the participation of women in Illinois’ economic recovery. “Women entrepreneurs are helping to drive the economic growth of our state. This advisory council will make sure we are[Read More…]
Summary Judgment in Catholic Charities Case against DCFS
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011 – Yesterday, Sangamon County Circuit Court Judge John Schmidt heard arguments in a lawsuit against the State of Illinois filed by several Catholic Charities agencies. The lawsuit sought to reverse a decision by the Department of Children and Family Services to end its contractual relationship with these[Read More…]
August News from the Center On Halsted
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Modesto Tico Valle, Chief Executive Office of the Center on Halsted said in an email today that "more than 1,000 people have continued to come through our doors every day to enjoy our innovative services and programs." The following are announcements from the Center. School News School starts[Read More…]
