WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today said that a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to require improved water quality standards for the Chicago River is an important opportunity to make this iconic waterway accessible to generations of boaters, kayakers and even swimmers. Durbin also[Read More…]
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Senators Durbin, Lautenberg, Harkin Call Tobacco CEO Comments: ‘Reckless and Scientifically Inaccurate’
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Tom Harkin (D-IA) today set the record straight on the addictive nature of cigarettes after hearing a statement by the CEO of Philip Morris International, Louis Camilleri, claiming that while smoking cigarettes is addictive, “it is not[Read More…]
CDC Finds Annual Estimated Cost of U.S. Crash-Related Deaths is $41 Billion
Illinois Among States with Highest Medical and Work Loss Costs Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. Motor vehicle crash-related deaths in the United States resulted in an estimated $41 billion in medical and work loss costs in a year, according to state-based estimates released today by the Centers for Disease Control and[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Ludeman Center Families Fight 25% State Budget Cut
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Senate is considering a budget proposal that would slash $80 million—a 25 percent cut—from state services for the most vulnerable individuals with developmental disabilities. Late yesterday, a committee of the state House of Representatives approved a similar plan to cut $70 million, or 21 percent.[Read More…]
Durbin Urges Sears to Remain in Illinois
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) urged Sears Holding Corp. to remain at its headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois and offered assistance as Sears’ evaluation process moves forward. Citing the company’s long history with Illinois and the 6,000 people employed at its headquarters, Durbin encouraged the President[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association Announces Summer 2011 Film Series
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 12, 2011. Tall Grass Arts Association is currently selling tickets for its Summer 2011 Film Series. This event is the only film discussion series in the South Suburban area. All films are followed with a discussion facilitated by a guest speaker. The films being shown are: “All[Read More…]
27th Annual Park Forest House Tour Will Not Be Held on June 5
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area has announced that due to a number of unexpected circumstances, the 27th Annual House Tour, co-sponsored by the Village of Park Forest, will not be held on June 5th. House Tour chair Barbara Moore regrets[Read More…]
Honorary Degree Recipient Vivian Paley to Speak at GSU
Vivian Paley, educator and Governors State University Honorary Degree Recipient, Spring 2011. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Vivian Paley has spent a lifetime teaching and learning from very young children. For her outstanding and influential work as an educator, Paley is receiving an honorary degree from Governors State University. She[Read More…]
South Suburban Food Co-op Prepares for Big Move to DownTown Park Forest
(Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The popular South Suburban Food Co-op is returning home to Park Forest. Above, members of the popular market meet Wednesday evening at their new location in DownTown Park Forest. The Food Co-op is scheduled to open later in May, with a final target date[Read More…]
Emergency ‘Friends’ Meeting Called As Thorn Creek Woods Loses Funding
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Volunteers, supporters and Friends of Thorn Creek Woods are being asked to attend an emergency meeting on Friday, May 13, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The issue? The mere survival of Thorn Creek Woods. The following is from an emergency email blast obtained by eNews[Read More…]
