CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2011. On Saturday, Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC) lost a treasured colleague and a community champion for women’s health, Christina Santiago, manager of programming for the Lesbian Community Care Project (LCCP) at HBHC. Santiago died tragically with four others when a concert stage collapsed at the Indiana State[Read More…]
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DOT, Secretary of State and State Police Partner With Ford and Allstate to Launch 5th Year of ‘Operation Teen Safe Driving’
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today joined with the Illinois Secretary of State, Illinois State Police (ISP) and corporate sponsors to kick off the fifth year of the successful Operation Teen Safe Driving (OTSD) program. Illinois continues to lead the nation in this peer-led safe driving[Read More…]
Durbin Announces More Than $9.5 Million in DOJ Funding to Enhance Community and Law Enforcement Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENWESPF)–August 15, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded a total of $9,593,477 in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants to support Illinois law enforcement officers. “Our nation’s law enforcement officers are called upon day after day to protect[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Issues Lake Michigan Report Card
Lake Receives Overall Grade of ‘C’ “While we have made progress in some areas, Lake Michigan is still challenged by invasive species, sewage dumping and far too many closed beaches.” CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2011. United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill), Co-Chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, today released the[Read More…]
Village Removes Hundreds of Infested Ash Trees (Story/Video)
John Joyce and Rob Gunther of Park Forest’s Recreation and Parks Department discuss the demise of ash trees in the village. (Photo: VOPF Video – below) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Hundreds of dying trees under attack by an invasive insect are being removed. The Emerald Ash Borer, responsible for the death[Read More…]
Rich East High School Honors 4th Quarter 2010-11 Scholars
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East High School released the 4th quarter honor roll for the 2010-11 school year. With the 2011-12 school year just about to begin, eNews Park Forest congratulates these scholars and hopes this list will inspire others to reach for the gold in the new school year.[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services at GSU August 23
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, August 23, from 1:30 to 7 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license renewal, replacement, and corrections; State ID card renewal, replacement, and[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 15, 2011
Kevin Suggs of Tinley Park (left to right), Israel and Mairim Smith of Matteson do a video for Community Relations Director Evelyn Sterling (in purple) at the Wine & Chocolate tasting Saturday in DownTown Park Forest. Over 250 from Park Forest and beyond attended the event. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest,[Read More…]
Sugarland: Your Prayers Needed After Tragedy at Indiana State Fair
INDIANA–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2011. “I am so moved. Moved by the grief of those families who lost loved ones. Moved by the pain of those who were injured and the fear of their families. Moved by the great heroism as I watched so many brave Indianapolis fans actually run toward the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Expand Illinois’ ‘Let Them Rest in Peace Act’
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to protect the funerals of those who have given their lives for our country. The new law expands Illinois’ Let Them Rest in Peace law to prohibit protests within 300 feet of a funeral site and ensure that no protest can[Read More…]
