University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rev. Dr. Albert “Al” Sampson, one of the first graduates of Governors State University and among the last ministers ordained by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will mark the university’s the 50-year anniversary with an on-stage interview on Tuesday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Sherman[Read More…]

Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It should come as no surprise that Republicans and Democrats find themselves on opposite sides following Governor Pritzker’s budget address this week. House GOP Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) said Wednesday, “The Governor’s budget today shows the true need for bipartisan solutions to fix Illinois’ many fiscal challenges.[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest is taking action to prepare the community for the future impacts of climate change. Park Forest board members Monday night unanimously approved a Climate Action and Resilience Plan. The new plan builds on Park Forest’s Sustainability Plan adopted in 2012 to identify critical changes needed[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Among the items Village Manager covered in his report to the Village Board Monday is a job fair that will take place on March 6 at the Richton Park Community Center. The event is taking place courtesy OAI, Inc., the CSEDC, and Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s office. Two[Read More…]

RTA encourages applicants to use new address to avoid delays in processing Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) has entered into an agreement with a new vendor, Omicron Technologies, that will process RTA Reduced Fare and Ride Free applications and produce permits beginning on February 25, 2019. The new vendor[Read More…]

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement in response to the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois that claimed five lives. In his statement, Raoul said prayers are not enough, but what is needed is “a comprehensive approach to stem gun violence.” “I offer my deepest sympathies to[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Brittany Coleman, Community Engagement Coordinator at the Park Forest Public Library, asked us to highlight two events this week at the library: Simple Switches for a Healthier Lifestyle on Wednesday, February 20, and Alzheimer’s Association Presents: Know the 10 Signs on Saturday, February 23. The first is[Read More…]

Order to Prevent Any New Sterilization Cycles Using Ethylene Oxide Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Acting Director John J. Kim has issued a Seal Order to the Sterigenics U.S., LLC, facility located at 7775 South Quincy Street, in Willowbrook, DuPage County, to prevent the commencement of any new sterilization[Read More…]

Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A bill introduced by state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights (HB0158) which would increase the amount of tax dollars that municipalities receive from the state passed out of the House Cities and Villages Committee with unanimous bipartisan support on Wednesday, February 13. “Often I hear stories about how[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A GoFundMe for Kylanee has been established by the baby’s grandmother, Melissa Paganelli. Kylanee is the infant victim of alleged battery eNews Park Forest reported on previously (here and here). And her condition is still critical. Her grandmother tells her story on the GoFundMe page: “On Thursday,[Read More…]