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dogs, pets

ISVMA Announces New Board Members for 2019

Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As the Illinois Legislature begins its new term in 2019, several veterinarians from around Illinois are stepping up through the ISVMA to take on a leadership role that will help these policymakers make better-informed decisions to help protect and care for our pets and animals. The Illinois State[Read More…]

scales of justice, justice, machine gun

U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago Announces Federal Carjacking Charges Against Five Individuals

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago announced February 1 federal criminal charges against five individuals in connection with violent carjackings in the city or suburbs. U.S. v. McKenzie, 19 CR 019 BRIAN MCKENZIE, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of carjacking for allegedly taking two vehicles[Read More…]

Manny Machado, Baltimore Orioles

White Sox Reportedly Make Offer to Machado

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With spring training approaching and some free agents still having yet to find a place to call home this season, the Chicago White Sox have reportedly made an offer to megastar, Manny Machado. The southsiders are offering the infielder $250 million over eight years. Earlier reports recently indicated[Read More…]

aromatherapy blending

Aromatherapy Blending Drifting to the Park Forest Library: Events This Week

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Aromatherapy Blending is coming to the Park Forest Public Library. That class starts February 13, and you might want to register now. There are currently only eight spots available. Brittany Coleman at the Library says, “All guests will make their own 1/3oz essential oil roller bottle to[Read More…]

Super Bowl, weather, AccuWeather

Super Bowl 53: Mild Weather to Greet Fans in Atlanta on Sunday

By Renee Duff, AccuWeather meteorologist AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- The Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots will meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to determine who will be crowned Super Bowl 53 champions. The Patriots, appearing in their third consecutive Super Bowl, will play for their sixth Super Bowl title.  The Rams look[Read More…]

William A. Strauss, senior economist

Senior Economist at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Returns as Featured Speaker for PSC’s 2019 Economic Forecast Breakfast

Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- William A. Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor in the Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will be the featured speaker at the Prairie State College (PSC) Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast, scheduled on Feb. 22, 2019. In addition to providing a prominent expert’s[Read More…]

mayoral candidates, candidates forum, League of Women Voters

Upcoming Candidates Forums Set for February and March

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Several candidates forums will be held over the coming months for those running in the April 2 Consolidated Election. The forums are sponsored by various community organizations and allow residents to learn more about the candidates and where they stand on various issues. Upcoming forums are as[Read More…]

women's volleyball

Just for Girls Sports Camps in Park Forest

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There are “Just for Girls Sports Camps” in Park Forest, beginning February 2. These 6-week camps are designed to foster a love of sport and physical activity through the introduction of various programs throughout the course of a year. These low-cost programs include Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball, Softball,[Read More…]

taste of March, polar vortex, warmup

March-Like Weather to Follow Polar Vortex Invasion in Midwestern, Eastern US

By Kristina Pydynowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- Residents enduring the brutal and deadly Arctic outbreak to end January can look ahead to the March-like weather that awaits during the first weekend of February. The departure of the polar vortex will open the door for milder air to surge in, first across the Midwest on Saturday[Read More…]

Deputy Village Clerk Angela Thurston and Village Manager Tom Mick

Village Amends Ordinance to Include Anti-Nepotism Language

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest is hoping to eliminate any possibility of improper hires. Village board members voted unanimously to adopt an amendment that adds anti-nepotism language to an already existing ordinance outlining the responsibilities of the Village Manager. In amending the ordinance, Village officials look to add on to[Read More…]

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