Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Black History Month Celebration at Freedom Hall, DownTown Park Forest, playing to a full, standing-room-only house, on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 CREDITS Welcome/Introduction of Mayor: Chair Alfreda Keller Mayor John Ostenburg 60’s Historical Facts: Alfreda Keller/Comedian Jay Deep 60’s Act I: Aretha Franklin Latasha Southall 60’s Act[Read More…]
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Water Main Replacement On Bailey Road Will Pause For One Week
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At a Saturday morning budget review, Mayor John Ostenburg informed the Village Board that water main replacement on Bailey Road would cease for one week to give residents in the area time to calm down a bit after the explosion that occurred there earlier this week. Citing[Read More…]
IEMA, National Weather Service Urge People to Prepare for Severe Weather this Spring
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2011. While it may seem like winter will never end, spring-like weather is just around the corner. Unfortunately, the warmer temperatures of springtime will bring an increase in severe weather, such as tornadoes, thunderstorms and flooding. With those hazards in mind, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and[Read More…]
Mayor Announces Fund To Aid Home Explosion Victims
Mayor John Ostenburg (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Update, 2-26-11 11:33 a.m.: Mayor Ostenburg informed the Village Board First Midwest Bank agreed that there will be no cost or overhead for this fund. Every dollar contributed will be divided equally to both Yolanda and Christina. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John Ostenburg announced Friday[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Announces 2nd Quarter 2010-2011 Honor Roll
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Marian Catholic High School has announced its Honor Roll for the Second Quarter of the 2010-2011 school year. Along with a full complement of co-curricular activities in athletics, fine arts, student organizations and service, rigorous college-prep academics remain the focus as the following “Scholars with a Soul” are recognized for[Read More…]
Winter Storm Warning From Cook County Department of Homeland Security
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The last time this agency sent a warning, Chicago was eventually buried in 19 inches of snow. From the Cook County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management: The Cook County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (DHSEM) has been advised by the National Weather Service[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Bill to Strengthen Illinois Prevailing Wage Act
Chicago—(ENWESPF)–February 24, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced new legislation to beef up the state’s Prevailing Wage Act to include, among other things, making violations of the Act a felony. Also, those criminally convicted would be prohibited from working on public projects for a period of four years. “We[Read More…]
IDOT Secretary Announces Pothole Repair Operations on Illinois Roadways, Urges Caution
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2011. Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig today announced that road crews are out searching and repairing potholes on state highways to further improve highway safety. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) advises motorists to slow down and be on the lookout for maintenance workers as they patch potholes.[Read More…]
Hawaii Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Civil Unions For Same-Sex Couples
HONOLULU–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2011. Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed a bill yesterday that legalizes civil unions for same-sex couples. The bill stops short of granting same-sex couples the freedom to marry, but grants committed same and different-sex couples the rights, responsibilities, benefits and protections that Hawaii law provides to married couples.[Read More…]
State Successfully Sells $3.7 Billion of General Obligation Bonds to Fund Employee Pensions
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2011. The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget of the State of Illinois today is pleased to announce the successful sale of $3.7 Billion in taxable General Obligation Bonds at an average rate of 5.56% to be deposited into the Pension Contribution Fund. Funds from these bonds will[Read More…]
