CHICAGO, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2010. The for-profit colleges that have raked in federal dollars while leaving students poorly trained and drowning in debt have flourished, in part, because of a lack of federal oversight, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today at a forum he hosted in Chicago. Durbin was joined[Read More…]
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Park Forest Ready for 3rd Annual Running of Park Forest Scenic 5 and More
Runners begin the Park Forest Scenic 5 and More. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This Labor Day, plan on joining the fun in Park Forest during the 3rd Annual running of the Park Forest Scenic 5 and More. The race has been reconstituted onto a 5 mile course and[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 30, 2010
Children dance on the Village Green at Youth Day. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 30, 2010. School is back in session, which means school buses and school children are prominent on our streets. Here are a few safety tips from the Park Forest Police Department to keep in mind[Read More…]
Funeral Arrangements for Chicago Heights Mayor Alex Lopez
Updated August 30, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The wake for Mayor Alex Lopez will be Wednesday, September 1, 2010, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home, 540 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights, IL. The Funeral Mass for Mayor Alex Lopez will be Thursday, September 2,[Read More…]
Rival Homewood-Flossmoor Spoils Spartans’ Opener
Marian’s Byron Munoz pulled in an interception on Friday during the Spartans’ 33-14 season-opening loss at rival Homewood-Flossmoor. (Photo: MCHS) Flossmoor, IL–(ENEWSPF)– For a few minutes on Friday night in Flossmoor, it had the makings of heroic nights for the likes of Wes Fleming and Trevor Woolfolk. Seconds apart, Fleming[Read More…]
Sen. Hutchinson Conveys Her Condolences on the Passing of Chicago Heights Mayor Alex Lopez (Video)
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– State Senator Toi Hutchinson speaks to supporters about public service and the untimely death of Chicago Heights Alex Lopez Saturday. Video courtesy Alan Cottrell. Related: Chicago Heights Mayor Alex Lopez Dead at 44 of Apparent Heart Attack
Chicago Heights Mayor Alex Lopez Dead at 44 of Apparent Heart Attack
Mayor Alex Lopez of Chicago Heights. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Chicago Heights Mayor Alex Lopez died this evening of an apparent heart attack according to a press release from Attorney T.J. Somer, corporate counsel for the municipality. Lopez, 44, was city’s first Latino and minority mayor: It is with[Read More…]
FTC Warns Consumers to Exercise Caution When Selling a Timeshare Through a Reseller
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2010. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, offered these tips for people who seek to sell their timeshare through real estate brokers and agents that specialize in reselling timeshares: Even if the salesperson claims the local market is “hot,” or his office is overwhelmed[Read More…]
Park Forest Village Hall Closed Friday Due To Power Outage
Park Forest Village Hall will remain closed Friday due to a power outage. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village Manager Tom Mick told ENEWSPF that Park Forest Village Hall will remain closed all day on Friday, August 27, due to an extended power outage. The Village posted messages on[Read More…]
Charges Against Robert Blogojevich Dropped
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2010. Federal prosecutors have dropped all four charges against Robert Blagojevich, brother of former Illinois governor, Rod Blagojevich. Prosecutors intend to begin the retrial of the former governor in early January 2011. The judge approved for payment of two attorneys to represent Rod Blagojevich at taxpayer’s[Read More…]
