Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Yesterday, Governor Pritzker signed legislation to invest $162 million in critical infrastructure improvements that will also support a future South Suburban Airport. “Thanks to recent economic growth, our current road system cannot support our community’s present logistical needs. These new investments will have an immediate and positive impact[Read More…]
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Rich East High School Holds 2019 Commencement Exercises
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East High School held its 2019 commencement exercises on May 19 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Jose Lopez was class Valedictorian and Amiya Bowden was this year’s Salutatorian. Thanks to Dr. Albert Brass, Principal of Rich East High School, and Ms. Greta M. Allen, the Principal Secretary,[Read More…]
Mayor Declares June Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor Jon Vanderbilt declared June Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month in Park Forest at the meeting of the Village Board on Monday, June 3, 2019. The resolution follows: A Proclamation Recognizing and Celebrating June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Month WHEREAS, the[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 6, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Welcome to the first “Kopy’s Kolumn,” which I hope to publish daily. Look here for stories that only require a few sentences and not the usual 300 words or so. Plus, notification of events in and around town. Something extra. The picture for this column was taken[Read More…]
Cubs Visit St. Louis for the First Time Since Bryant Called the City ‘Boring’
By Steven S. Garcia St. Louis, MO-(ENEWSPF)- The Cubs (31-23) and Cardinals (27-28) are set to prepare for a three-game weekend set at Busch Stadium. Both ballclubs have hit a skid in recent weeks, but it always makes for a good series whenever the two rivals meet up. It will[Read More…]
Richton Square School Steps Off on “Walk the Path 4 Literacy and Mathematics” Despite Bad Weather
“On your mark, get set, and WALK.” Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With that, 80 kids, ages 3, 4, and 5, stepped off through a balloon archway in the “Walk the Path 4 Literacy and Mathematics” one morning earlier this month at Richton Square School, Richton Park. A second group did the[Read More…]
Park Forest to Host Growing Green Recycle Fest on Saturday, July 27
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest will host a Growing Green Recycle Fest on Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the intersection of Main Street and Cunningham Drive in Downtown Park Forest. The event is open to residents and non-residents alike. Items to be[Read More…]
Rich Township Presents Illinois Township Day
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich Township Supervisor Al Riley announced that Rich Township would celebrate Illinois Township Day on Saturday, June 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be free shredding available from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. The event will take place at the Rich Township Complex, 22013 Governor’s[Read More…]
Here Are the Proposed Fair Tax Rates on Their Way to Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Voters
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement Thursday regarding House passage of a Fair Tax rates package that the speaker says will provide relief for 97% of Illinois taxpayers. The bill is SB0687, sponsored by Senators Toi Hutchinson and Elgin R. Sims Jr. in the Illinois Senate.[Read More…]
Cubs Snap 3-Game Losing Streak with Hendricks’ 8 Strong Innings Pitching and Bryant’s Homer
By Steven S. Garcia Houston, TX-(ENEWSPF)- The Cubs (30-23) were at Minute Maid Park last evening for the third and final game of their interleague series with the AL West-leading Houston Astros (37-10) and trying to avoid a series sweep. The Cubs hadn’t been swept since the Atlanta Braves did[Read More…]
