Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There will be a budget session this week at Village Hall and a Resume Workshop at the Park Forest Library. And there’s more. Our Muslim Brothers and Sisters are in the midst of observing Ramadan. To them, we say, “Ramadan Mubarak!” during this most-holy month. Village Government:[Read More…]
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U.S. House Passes Rep. Kelly’s Bill to Increase Access to Lower-Cost Generic Drugs
As chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, Rep. Kelly continues to lead on House Democrats’ For The People Agenda Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday passed Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s bipartisan Orange Book Transparency Act (H.R. 1503). This legislation will increase access to lower-cost generic drugs and bolster competition in the marketplace[Read More…]
Kelly: Mayor Emanuel’s Statement on Potential Third Airport Shows a Lack of Imagination, Understanding
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement responding to outgoing Mayor Emanuel’s statement on a third Chicago airport: “With all due respect, the outgoing Mayor’s statement on a potential Third Airport shows a lack of imagination and understanding of the needs of our community. Firstly, building the long-awaited South Suburban Airport[Read More…]
Chris Krewson Joins LION Publishers as Executive Director
Veteran independent publisher to lead nationwide organizationdedicated to fostering the viability and excellence of online news ENEWSPF- Local Independent Online News Publishers, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local journalism entrepreneurs, on Wednesday named Chris Krewson its executive director. Krewson most recently was vice president of strategy for Spirited Media,[Read More…]
Newly-elected Mayor, Trustees, to be Sworn In Monday Night
Newly-seated Board Will Also Vote on Committee, Board and Commission Appointments Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village Board will convene twice Monday evening, the first a Special Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. where Mayor John Ostbenburg will and the current sitting board will approve two sets of minutes, and the members[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Student Achieves Top ACT Score
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Daniel O’Shea son of Kevin and Brenda O’Shea (Munster, Ind.) and a junior at Marian Catholic High School, earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. Only around two-tenths of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score. In the U.S. high[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Kelly’s Bill to Rename Olympia Field’s Post Office for Capt. Robert Martin, a Tuskegee Airmen, Passes U.S. House
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s legislation to rename the Olympia Fields post office for Captain (USA, ret.) Robert L. Martin, a Tuskegee Airmen and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. The measure was co-sponsored by the entire Illinois delegation. “I thank my colleagues for passing[Read More…]
CANCELED: History Lecture on Voter Suppression Coming to Library
Please Note: This event has been canceled per PFPL on April 30, 2019 Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will host its second history lecture at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, this one on voter suppression. Widespread voter suppression—particularly against historically marginalized groups—is a reoccurring[Read More…]
State Fines Rich Township Democratic Organization $20,000
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich Township Democratic Organization has been fined $20,000 by the Illinois State Board of Elections because the organization has not filed a quarterly report with the State Board of Elections since October 16, 2017. The organization has ignored all attempts to contact them regarding the missed[Read More…]
Park Forest Election Results Official, Applicants Sought for Trustee Vacancy
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest officially has new elected leaders set to be sworn into their posts with the sunset of the current board in May. Election results are now official. Voting results from the April 4 election became official Tuesday with current Park Forest trustee Jonathan Vanderbilt defeating current[Read More…]
