Cook County , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Suburban Cook County voters eligible to vote in the Feb. 24 Primary can participate in Early Voting beginning Monday, Feb. 2, Clerk David Orr reminded voters. Early Voting will run from Monday, Feb. 2 through Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Clerk’s downtown office and five suburban[Read More…]

by Dahr Jamail January 29th, 2009 | T r u t h o u t Baghdad today, on the eve of provincial elections, feels like it has emerged from several years of horrendous violence, but do not be misled. Every Iraqi I’ve spoken with feels it is tenuous, the still-fragile[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The League of Women voters of the Park Forest Area is holding an informational gathering for new and prospective members on Saturday, February 14, at 10:30 a.m. The get-together is for all who wish to learn more about the LWVPFA and some of “the League’s” upcoming projects.[Read More…]

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This year, through the Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program, Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) plans to award more than $350,000 in scholarships and prizes to recognize the selfless acts of more than 2,000 youth ages six through 18 who are making a difference in their communities.[Read More…]

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar In a week of historic firsts, the swearing in of Barack Obama as the first African-American president of the United States was of such significance that other breaks with the past during inauguration week have gotten[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village Board approved the purchase of a new vehicle for the Police Department using funds seized during narcotics investigations. According to Chief of Police Thomas Fleming, the 2008/2009 Police Department budget includes $110,000.00 in funds for the replacement of four police squad cars. The car will[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Library is planning to remodel, and, if plans are approved, the new look will not require additional tax dollars. The Library Board presented plans to the Park Forest Village Board last week for a complete renovation of the current Library’s interior. Offices will be[Read More…]

Number of Library Board seats corrected 2-2-09 at 10:39 a.m. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Committee for Non-Partisan Local Government in Park Forest is preparing for the upcoming Village election. Scheduled for April 7, there are three Village Trustee seats open and two six-year seats open on the Library Board and[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Mrs. Leona DeLue, the first resident of Park Forest, slices a cake with Mayor John Ostenburg at an event Sunday celebrating the 60th anniversary of the incorporation of Park Forest. On February 1st, 1949 the Village of Park Forest was officially incorporated. 60 years later, the vision[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors Sate University in University Park begins a month-long celebration of African American culture and history with a series of musical, artistic, and educational events designed to entertain and inform. The celebration begins with “Drumming Experience” a rousing demonstration of how drumming can be an art form[Read More…]