Attorney General Seeks Preliminary Injunction to Ensure Company Performs Immediate Cleanup Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 13, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a lawsuit in DeWitt County Circuit Court against H&M Trucking Co. (H&M), which specializes in transporting food products. Madigan’s lawsuit alleges that approximately 4,000 gallons of diesel[Read More…]
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Rep. Riley: You Are Being Tracked Online – You & Your Children at School. Cybersecurity Forum at PSC to Tackle This and More.
Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Is your computer watching you right now? Are you being tracked online? What information is collected about you? How do most online attacks and data breaches occur? What laws protect your online privacy? How safe is social media? And, perhaps most disturbing, how are our children being[Read More…]
Urban Forestry Contract Up for Discussion Monday in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An urban forestry contract is on the agenda for discussion at Monday’s meeting of the Village Board. The bids include removal of some trees and pruning of others. The budget includes $80,000 for such operations. “This has allowed staff to maintain the goal of pruning all public[Read More…]
Park Forest Looking To Replace Phone System
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest is mulling over a complete replacement of its phone system. This will include an upgrade of cabling in Village Hall, the Police and Fire Departments from Category 5 (CAT 5) to Category 6 (CAT 6) capabilities. The total cost of the proposed[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of August 12, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Park Forest Library is looking for ukulele players from 12 to 112 for its new Ukulele Orchestra. Those that are well-seasoned or just beginners are invited to join the group. There are also a few seats open for Kazoo players over the age of 65.[Read More…]
The Drama Group Announces 88th Season
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 11, 2018 Contact: Tina Zagone The Drama Group is excited to announce our 88th Season. It is jam-packed with something for everyone; dynamic musicals – ‘Sister Act,’ ‘In the Heights’ and ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; and classic drama – ‘A Raisin in[Read More…]
Statement from Michael J. Madigan on the 25th Anniversary of the Swearing in of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2018 By: Jon Maxson Michael J. Madigan, chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois, released the following statement regarding the anniversary of the swearing in of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. “25 years ago, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg took the judicial oath to serve on the US[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth and St. Clair County State’s Attorney Brendan Kelly Discuss Opioid Crisis and Veterans at Metro East Treatment Facility
BELLEVILLE, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and St. Clair County State’s Attorney Brendan Kelly discussed the opioid crisis and how Veterans are affected by it during a roundtable with Chestnut Health System’s facility staff yesterday. The facility is one of four managed by Chestnut[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Responds to President Trump’s Chicago “Discussion” Hosted 768 Miles Away in New Jersey
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2018 By: James Lewis Congresswoman Robin Kelly, vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, released this statement following President Trump’s decision to exclude Chicago’s and Illinois’ elected officials from his “discussion” of Chicago, which will be hosted in New Jersey – 768 miles[Read More…]
Healthy Aging Class at Shirley Green Senior Center on Thursday, August 23
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser A Healthy Aging Class will be offered by a Jewel Osco Dietitian will be held on Thursday, August 23 from 11 a.m. to noon. The class will take place at the Shirley Green Senior Center, 297 Liberty Drive in DownTown Park Forest.[Read More…]
