Reforms Will Expand Counties’ Oversight of Local Government Units WHEATON—(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to increase the ability of counties to examine the activities of local government units and agencies under their control. Senate Bill 541 allows the county board of mid-size counties (populations greater than[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Signs Public Safety Legislation
New Law Will Help Protect Vulnerable Persons Utilize Emergency Services ELMHURST—(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will improve the safety and security of Illinois residents with cognitive-impairment, disabilities, and special needs. House Bill 1610 allows for the use of remotely-activated bracelet technology to contact emergency services[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Promotes Summer Jobs and Internship Program for Teens
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2011. As part of his jobs agenda, Governor Pat Quinn today promoted a summer internship and jobs initiative for more than 2,500 teens and young adults throughout Illinois. The Illinois Conservation Corps will provide opportunities at more than 100 not-for-profit conservation, recreation and education-focused employers, including state parks,[Read More…]
Movie Reviews: Bad Teacher and The Art Of Getting By
Movie Reviews By Bernie Jablonski Before getting into our educational double feature, I must warn you that the bar for movies set in high school (yes, I know, BAD TEACHER is junior high) was set by Alexander Payne’s ELECTION (1999) and Lorie Scherfig’s AN EDUCATION (2009). The former is a[Read More…]
The 2011 4th of July Parade From Inside the Trolley (Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Ride along inside the Trolley for Park Forest’s 2011 4th of July Parade.
Park Forest’s 2011 4th of July Parade (Video)
Steve McNichols of Park Forest treated 1-year-old son Donovan to his first 4th of July parade. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Enjoy the sights and sounds of the 2011 4th of July Parade along Lakewood Boulevard, in front of Freedom Hall.
Governor Quinn Signs Election Reform Legislation
DES PLAINES–(ENEWSPF)–July 4, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed election reform legislation that will empower Illinois’ residents with better access to democratic process. Senate Bill 1586 creates more opportunities to initiate referenda at the local and statewide levels, and simplifies the election code to make it more consistent and clear.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 4, 2011
Billy Croft and the 5-Alarm Band perform at last week’s Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 4, 2011. There’s no need to travel far to experience a great, all-American 4th of July celebration. Come and enjoy the Village of Park Forest’s annual 4th of July Celebration in[Read More…]
Jewel-Osco to Close Olympia Fields Store
Itasca, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Jewel-Osco issued the following press release today announcing the closing of the Olympia Fields store: JEWEL-OSCO, a leading Midwest food and pharmacy retailer, announced the company will close its store at 2500 Lincoln Highway, in Olympia Fields, Ill., on Aug. 30, 2011. The store’s pharmacy will close earlier,[Read More…]
Durbin, Kirk, Costello, Shimkus Request Meeting with Army Corps of Engineers to Discuss Plans for Metro East Levee Upgrade
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2011. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Congressmen Jerry Costello (D-IL) and John Shimkus (R-IL) today requested a meeting with the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Jo-Ellen Darcy, to discuss a plan to upgrade the levee systems in Metro East,[Read More…]
