Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr praised the decision of Circuit Court Judge Patrick T. Stanton that “Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Commissioner Timothy Bradford’s unexpired term will be filled by the winner of the November election for his seat, and not by a political appointee.” The decision leaves the[Read More…]
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Spring 2019 Semester Registration to Open at Prairie State
Find What Fits at Prairie State College this Spring Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Open registration for the spring 2019 semester at Prairie State College (PSC) begins Monday, Oct. 29. The school offers a wide range of degree and certificate programs to help start students on the path to success. During open[Read More…]
The Manager Reports: Haunted House, Halloween, Financial Update, More
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick gave a report at Monday’s meeting of the Village Board outlining upcoming events and observations in town. There will be a Haunted House in addition to other Halloween activities. The Halloween events begin this weekend with a Family Fun Fest. And there’s more.[Read More…]
Early Voting for Gubernatorial Election Begins Today
Related: Early Voting for Cook County begins Oct. 22 in Park Forest. For Will County? It’s a bit more complicated. Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Early Voting for the November 6 Gubernatorial Election began on Monday, with the Cook County Clerk’s office and the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners kicking it off at[Read More…]
Park Forest Veterans Day Celebration to Recognize Local Heroes
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Veterans Commission will present a special program at Freedom Hall in recognition of Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov. 10. The program, which begins at noon, will include static displays of military vehicles provided by the Veterans Garage, spanning various combat eras. The 144th Army Band is[Read More…]
Village to Consider Ordinance Requiring Debt Recovery Fees Paid by Person Responsible
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village Board will consider an ordinance at Monday’s meeting to make sure that debt recovery fees are paid by the person responsible for a fine. According to the board agenda item, the Police Department was notified by the Office of the Illinois State Comptroller of required[Read More…]
Voting for Judges in Cook County: Who to Retain, Who to Drop in 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased again to share information regarding judges running for office and judicial retention. Members of the public have told us they feel least informed when it comes to voting to retain or not retain judges. Toward that, we offer this 2018 guide for[Read More…]
Plan to Close Talala School in Limbo for a Time Indefinite
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the end, Crete-Monee School District 201-U’s “Future Ready 2022” plan was never going to move forward Tuesday night at Talala School. The plan to close Talala School is officially “in limbo.” The district held its monthly meeting, but had reached consensus on suspending “the procurement of[Read More…]
Arrive at Talala School at Least by 6:30 p.m. for 201-U Board Mtg. Tuesday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The School District 201-U Board of Education will meet at Talala School on Tuesday, October 16. On the agenda? Possibly the closing of Talala School. Given the published agenda, it’s difficult to surmise what part of the district’s “Future Ready 2022” plan will be discussed. Given past[Read More…]
ICC Announces Settlement Against Sperian Energy
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- If you were or are a customer of Sperian Energy, there’s some money coming to you. The Illinois Commerce Commission announced on Monday a global settlement where Sperian Energy, an Alternative Retail Electric Supplier (ARES), will refund a total of $2.65 million to Illinois consumers. Additionally, Sperian has[Read More…]
