Village Clerk Sheila McGann, Trustee Gary Kopycinski, Mayor John Ostenburg, and Trustees Brandon, McCray, O’Neill and Dillard celebrate after election results came in Tuesday night. (Photo: Rich Whitehead) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-April 11, 2011. Opening day for Park Forest Baseball, celebrating its 60th anniversary, will begin on Saturday, April 16 at[Read More…]
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Jack & Jill of America To Host Gov. Quinn at Rich South
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn recently accepted a gift on behalf of the people of Illinois from Deputy President of South Africa Kgalema Motlanthe (Photo: .illinois.gov) Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The South Suburban Chicago Chapter of Jack & Jill of America presents An Afternoon with Governor Pat Quinn, Saturday, April 16, 2011,[Read More…]
‘Passport Day in the USA’ Cancelled
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2011. Because of a possible government shutdown, the Department of State must cancel “Passport Day in the USA,” which had been scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2011. During this annual event, passport agencies and participating passport acceptance facilities nationwide open their doors for U.S. citizens to[Read More…]
IL House Passes Amendment to Strengthen Illinois’ DNA Database
Springfield–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today applauded the House for passing a bill (HB 3238) to strengthen the state’s DNA database. The bill, which was sponsored by Rep. Susana Mendoza (D-Chicago) who worked closely with Madigan’s office, requires all registered sex offenders to provide a DNA specimen and[Read More…]
Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Introduce Bill to Help Prevent Youth Suicide
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011. In an effort to prevent youth suicide and reach out to young people who need mental health services, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jack Reed (D-RI), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Tom Udall (D-NM) today introduced the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization of 2011. Included in[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: James Murphy
Meet James Murphy. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest continues its series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, today introducing James Murphy, a life-long resident of Park Forest. Favorite classes? "Any math class." He enjoys football, which he has played all four years at Rich East. He[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Volunteer Week
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011. America’s story has been marked by the service of volunteers. Generations of selfless individuals from all walks of life have served each other and our Nation, each person dedicated to making tomorrow better than today. They exemplify the quintessential American idea that we can change things,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Unveils $11.5 Billion Multi-Year Construction Program
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today unveiled the state’s new $11.5 billion multi-year construction program. The program will create 155,000 jobs and spark economic development throughout the state while improving safety and reducing congestion. Driven by the Illinois Jobs Now! capital program, the statewide multi-year plan for fiscal years[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club to Discuss Sleep Apnea at April 21 Meeting
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2011. The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet on Thursday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard Drive (corner of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Drive), Park Forest. Dr. Chris Urello, Director of St. James Hospital Sleep Disorders Unit will discuss[Read More…]
Arkansas Supreme Court Finds Anti-Gay Adoption Ban Unconstitutional
Arkansas-(ENEWSPF)- Today the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that Act I, the state’s ban on adoptions by unmarried couples, is unconstitutional. Approved by voters in 2008, Act I prohibited adoption and foster parenting by unmarried individuals cohabiting with a sexual partner. This banned adoption or foster care by any unmarried couple,[Read More…]
