Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2018 Boasting a rich history and wealth of gifted artists, along with status as one of the Southland’s most valued annual treasures, the Park Forest Art Fair, sponsored by Tall Grass Arts Association (TGAA), in September celebrates its 63rd year, Sept. 15 and 16, 10:00 a.m.[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Joins Coalition Urging HUD to Retain Rules on Fair Housing
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan and a coalition of 16 other Attorneys General filed comments urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) to retain the Disparate Impact Rule that protects people from housing discrimination. HUD began a process of rewriting the rule[Read More…]
Kelly Klassic Seeks to Foster Community-Police Relations and Gun Violence Reduct
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2018 Contact: James Lewis Congresswoman Robin Kelly will participate in the Kelly Klassic, a newly-formed basketball tournament, hosted in Chicago’s South Side. The tournament is designed to foster improved community-police relations and address the gun violence epidemic. “We need more opportunities to come together as Chicagoans.[Read More…]
Chicago Youth Storage Initiative Provides Storage to Youth in Need
755 additional safe storage options across 22 shelters, drop-ins and schools throughout city CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2018 Contact: Megy Karydes In 2015, the Chicago Youth Storage Initiative (CYSI) was born after several LGBTQ youth shared a need for more storage options at homeless shelters at a youth summit hosted by Tracy Baim, editor and publisher[Read More…]
Sr. Mary Jo Marian Catholic Bobblehead Presale; Watch Her on Fox and Friends
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, O.P., the Dominican Sister from Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights is getting her own bobblehead. After her incredible curveball opening pitch Saturday evening at Guaranteed Rate Field, Sr. Mary Jo has appeared on Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News with Lester[Read More…]
Village Board Approves Commissioner Appointments, Raises Ambulance Rates, Donates Homes for Renovations
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village Board approved appointments and re-appointments to boards and commissions, raised ambulance fees, and approved a gutting and complete renovation of the Village’s phone system. Additionally, the board donated two homes to VetTECH.US/Keeling Family Foundation. The foundation will rehabilitate the homes and put them on the[Read More…]
Volunteers Sought for Park Forest Community Service Project
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2018 The Village of Park Forest and AmeriCorps NCCC is seeking volunteers to help decorate trash cans to be placed around the community in effort to reduce litter. Bringing your own water and sunscreen is highly advised for these events. On Saturday, August 25, from 8[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Interviews Singer, Actor and “Hamilton” Star Miguel Cervantes on “Chicago Stories”
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2018 By: Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel On this week’s episode of “Chicago Stories” the star of Chicago’s “Hamilton” Miguel Cervantes gives Mayor Emanuel his take on the smash-hit musical, shares the story of his hard-won career, and talks about his biggest role of all as “Dad” and raising[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Settlement Requiring Cleanup of Madison County Oil Refinery
Settlement Requires Massive Site Cleanup, Ending Years of Litigation & Contamination Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a settlement with Delaware-based Premcor Refining Group Inc. (Premcor). This agreement resolves years of environmental concerns and litigation by Madigan’s office and Madison County State’s Attorney Tom[Read More…]
Chicago OIG Launches New Information Portal
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2018 Contact: Danielle Perry Today, the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has unveiled a public, user-friendly Information Portal on its redesigned website. This portal is an interactive data visualization tool that provides the public with an unprecedented means of engaging and understanding City of Chicago[Read More…]
