CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today named Gery Chico as the chairman of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Today’s action is the latest in a series of appointments the Governor is making as he continues to fulfill his commitment to increasing efficiency and accountability in all areas[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Requests Federal Assistance for Local Governments Affected by Flooding
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 7 2011. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday asked President Barack Obama for federal assistance to help local governments in 21 southern Illinois counties recover from major flooding and severe storms this spring. State and local government expenses related to the floods and storms are estimated at more than $20 million.[Read More…]
Durbin: Senators Recognize National Hunger Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011. U.S. Senators and Hunger Caucus Co-Chairs Dick Durbin (D-IL), Bob Casey (D-PA), Richard G. Lugar (R-IN), John Boozman (R-AR) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) today recognized National Hunger Awareness Day and called on Americans to support local efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity in the United[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society to Present ‘The History of the Holiday Theater, Part Two’
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 6, 2011. The Park Forest Historical Society will present ‘The History of the Holiday Theater, Part Two’ on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at the Holiday Theater, 340 Main Street, Park Forest. Willis Johnson, owner and operator from 1981-1986, and 1990 into 2002 will be[Read More…]
AAA Analysis Finds Seven of Top 10 Deadliest Days for Teens Occur During Summer Months
Aurora, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2011. With deadly traffic crashes peaking for teens during the summer months of June, July and August, AAA urges parents of teens to increase their focus on safety during the school-free months ahead. Summer is the deadliest time of year for teen drivers and passengers with seven[Read More…]
CDC Report Finds Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Students At Greater Risk for Unhealthy, Unsafe Behaviors
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2011. Students who report being gay, lesbian or bisexual and students who report having sexual contact only with persons of the same sex or both sexes are more likely than heterosexual students and students who report having sexual contact only with the opposite sex to engage in[Read More…]
Huge Book and Bake Sale to Be Held at First Christian Church
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 6, 2011. First Christian Church, 1045 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights, will be holding a Huge Book and Bake Sale June 18, June 25 and, June 26. Hours are: Saturday, June 18, 2011 — 9am – 3pm, Saturday, June 25, 2011 — 9am – 3pm, and Sunday, June[Read More…]
New SD 277 School Board Say They Were Excluded From Dinner
Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Newly-elected School Board 227 members Shelia Hester-Whorton and Cheryl M. Coleman allege that they were not invited to a May 3 dinner hosted by Donna Simpson Leak at Mr. Beny’s in Matteson. In a letter to the media, the two say, "The dinner was for outgoing board[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 6, 2011
Mrs. Birdell Edwards registers Trevon, 5 (left), DeShaun, 7, and herself for the 2011 season at the Park Forest Aqua Center Saturday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-June 6, 2011. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) has selected Park Forest to provide technical assistance in the creation of a[Read More…]
Teona’s Boutiques Opens in DownTown Park Forest
In the front line for the ribbon cutting for Teona’s Boutiques (left to right) Trustees Gary Kopycinski and Ken Kramer, Mayor John Ostenburg, Teona’s daughter Tierra, son Joshua, son Steve holding baby Terra, Teona Rice (in orange), Trustees Bonita Dillard and Mae Brandon. Standing under the ribbon next to the[Read More…]
