Sally Wallach, Suzie Brown and Therese Goodrich sell bricks from the former Marshall Fields building in Village Hall. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Historical Society this year celebrates a quarter century of saving the past for the future. On Sunday, January 30, 2011, the Historical Society[Read More…]
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GMAT Prep Classes at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) at Governors State University (GSU) is offering a GMAT preparation course. The non-credit course prepares students who plan to take the GMAT, an admission requirement for many graduate business programs. GMAT prep classes at GSU provide in-class instruction by[Read More…]
Human Relations Commission To Present “Motown To Yo’ Town”
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Meeting as trustee liaison to the Park Forest Commission on Human Relations tonight, I sat and listened as the commissioners and staff fired ideas around the table, continuing to plan this year’s Black History Month Program. Dubbed “Motown to Yo’ Town,” the program will honor artists,[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Insurance Reminds Families to Review Insurance Policies
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011. As winter months bring on snow, and snow-related activities, the Illinois Department of Insurance today is reminding families to review automobile, health, homeowner and renter’s insurance policies to ensure adequate coverage in case of an accident, damage, or loss. “Whether you enjoy snowboarding or are traveling to[Read More…]
Illinois Senate Votes To Abolish Death Penalty
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- From the Chicago Sun-Times: In a landmark vote, the Illinois Senate narrowly opted to abolish the state’s death penalty Tuesday after two hours of rancorous debate that pitted the rights of crime victims against a criminal justice system that some said was irreparably broken. The Senate’s 32-25 vote[Read More…]
Medicare: General Enrollment And General Information
By Andrew Salata Social Security Public Affairs In Park Forest and University Park (zip codes 60466 and 60484), there are 3,135 retired workers receiving Social Security and 495 Widow(er)s. Of these Social Security beneficiaries, 2,860 are age 65 or older. Our baby boomers are turning 65 this year, and if[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery Opening Night Reception for ‘Dialogue’ Exhibition
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 11, 2011. Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Blvd., Chicago heights, is alive with the bold colors, gestures, line and form of more than 30 large scale abstract expressionist paintings by well-known painter Patricia Moore. Moore’s work, well-known to collectors, educators, art dealers, and interior designers, is represented[Read More…]
GSU Master of Public Administration Information Session Slated
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University will host an open information session for the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program on Thursday, January 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Prospective students are encouraged to attend the walk-in session. Advisors and administrators will be on hand to discuss the Master[Read More…]
Report: Income Tax Deal Reached in Springfield (Video)
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich Miller at The Capitol Fax blog reports, "The House Democrats’ ‘budgeteer’ told reporters this evening that he believes there is a passable income tax deal on the table." According to Miller, "The proposal would raise personal income tax by 2 points, rather than the 2.25 points in[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Statement on New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights
New Law is Nation’s Toughest Anti-Bullying Law WASHINGTON-(ENEWSPF)- Last week, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a landmark Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights into law. The legislation, passed almost unanimously by both houses of the state legislature in November, is the toughest state anti-bullying law in the country. The new law[Read More…]
