Video of Sr. Mary Jo’s appearance on Good Morning America has been added below. #GMA! Update: Read about the Sr. Mary Jo Bobblehead! Pre-order now! Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It was the pitch seen ’round the world. Saturday evening, Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck, a theology teacher at Marian Catholic High School,[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest for the Week of August 19, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Shirley Green Senior Center in DownTown Park Forest will be hosting a Healthy Aging Class on Thursday, August 23. The class will be conducted by a Jewel Osco Dietitian will be held on Thursday, August 23 from 11 a.m. to noon. The class is free[Read More…]
CN Railroad Crossing Work Begins Monday: You Shall Not Pass
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As Gandalf said to the Balrog, “You shall not pass!” At 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 20, the CN railroad crossing at Western Avenue will close in both directions for up to seven days. Drivers should not be surprised to see the tracks close earlier than that on[Read More…]
Senators Duckworth & Durbin Decry Trump Plan to End Protections for U.S. Troops Against Predatory Lending & Financial Fraud
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Following reports that the Trump Administration is planning to end critical protections for servicemembers and military families from predatory loans, financial fraud and credit gouging, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of[Read More…]
The Hollywood Reporter Ranks DePaul Among Top 25 American Film Schools
School of Cinematic Arts recognized for real-world opportunities CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2018 By: Gary Novak The Hollywood Reporter ranks DePaul University 13th on its list of the Top 25 American Film Schools of 2018, in an issue released this week. The publication notes that DePaul’s School of Cinematic Arts gives students[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins Coalition to Tell U.S. EPA to Drop Proposed Overhaul of How Agency Values Environmental & Public Health Protections
Proposed Changes to U.S. EPA’s “Cost-Benefit” Analyses Will Undermine Environmental & Public Health Protections Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Madigan joined a coalition of 13 Attorneys General and state agencies that submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler to drop its proposed[Read More…]
Anti-war Protest Set for 50th Anniversary of 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2018 Contacts: Andy Thayer and Rich Whitney Fifty years ago, growing numbers of Americans rose up against the twin evils of war and racism. Outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August 1968, peaceful protestors, journalists and passersby were savagely attacked by the police under the apparent[Read More…]
Southern Cook County Mosquito Abatement District: Risk of West Nile High in Area
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2018 The South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District last week released a report detailing the risk of West Nile Virus being particularly high in the area. Per the report, mosquito pools have been testing positive at a high rate throughout Cook County with 41% (61/148) in[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest Seeks Sustainability Corps Volunteer
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Village of Park Forest is currently seeking a Sustainability Corps Volunteer for 10-12 months beginning in October. This opportunity is an AmeriCorps funded position, and is part of the Greenest Region Corps, a project of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and Serve Illinois Commission. Position Overview: The[Read More…]
Black Women and Girls Symposium “Securing the Bag” to be Held on Friday, August 24
Event Aims to Build Financial Freedom and Generational Wealth CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Representative Robin Kelly, Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls, will host a symposium featuring some of Chicago’s leading financial experts offering guidance on money, financial planning and building substantial financial resources to pass[Read More…]
