Children and adults enjoy the cool in the wading pool. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- My HTC Evo smart phone shows the temperature at 90 degrees F, showing an unclouded sun shimmering on my screen. Seems fairly accurate as I sit just to the west of the children’s wading[Read More…]
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Public Meetings on the Development of the Village of Park Forest’s Sustainability Plan
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 10, 2011. The Village of Park Forest is working closely with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to create a Sustainability Plan for the community – an important element in Mayor Ostenburg’s initiative to make Park Forest a model community for sustainability. It is also a[Read More…]
Harness Racing: Anthonyskywalker Takes Hanover
Anthonyskywalker and driver Kyle Wilfong made every call a winning one as the 2011 Hanover Stake season kicked off with the $31,700 for three-year-old colt trotters. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The dream season for South Of The Tracks Racing’s Anthonyskywalker continued on Saturday night at Balmoral Park as the three-year-old[Read More…]
Illinois Lawmakers Ask Army Corps to Expedite Permit Process Ahead of Metro East Levees Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2011. Following Thursday’s meeting with the head of the Southwestern Illinois Flood Prevention District Council, Les Sterman, Illinois lawmakers today asked Assistant Secretary Jo-Ellen Darcy of the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite the approval process for upgrades to the Metro East levees system and ensure that[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Help Prevent Violence Among Elementary Students
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will help students across Illinois to learn about how to prevent violence and resolve conflicts peacefully. The Governor also signed bills into law that will help elementary school students who are struggling with math and reading by ensuring that they[Read More…]
‘Eating Local’ Nutrition Workshops Being Held at St. James Health and Wellness Institute
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2011. Come discover the benefits of ‘Eating Local’ at the Nutrition Workshops to be held at St. James Health & Wellness Institute, 100 West 197th Place, Chicago Heights. The Nutrition Workshops will be conducted on Monday, July 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Tuesday,[Read More…]
Durbin and Kirk Announce $50 Million in DOT Funding for O’Hare Runway Construction
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $50 million grant to Chicago O’Hare International Airport for runway construction. This announcement comes after the $1.17 billion agreement in March of this year between the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Major Mass Transit Reform Legislation
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to reform mass transit in the Chicago region by creating a universal fare card for riders of the CTA, Metra and Pace, and taking the first step towards making free wireless internet available on buses and trains throughout the region. The[Read More…]
Congressman Jackson Urges Olympia Fields Jewel-Osco to Seek State Aid; Remain Committed to Chicago Southland
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2011. Congressman Jesse L. Jackson Jr. today sent a letter to the President of Jewel-Osco urging the grocery store and pharmacy giant to seek state assistance in order to keep its Olympia Fields store open. The company announced last week plans to close the 23-year-old store. Jackson[Read More…]
The Story of the South Suburban Food Co-op
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2011. The South Suburban Food Co-op, an organic and specialty food store established in 1974, has opened its doors in its new location at 208 Forest Boulevard, in the Park Forest Plaza. Volunteer members made the move from its former site in a Matteson industrial park,[Read More…]
