Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Attention all thespians. South Suburban College’s PAC Rats Theatre Company is holding open auditions for ‘Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play’ on Wednesday and Thursday, July 11 & 12. Auditions are open to all community members aged 18 or older. Appointments and prepared audition materials are[Read More…]
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One Million Degrees Student Supports and Volunteer Opportunities Open at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 5, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media One Million Degrees (OMD) Chicago, a nonprofit organization that empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life—is expanding to South Suburban College (SSC). The organization is currently recruiting Housing Authority of[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Recovers $20 Million for Illinois Pension Systems
$20 Million Settlement Reached with Royal Bank of Scotland Over Sale of Risky Mortgage-backed Securities; Proceeds to be Distributed to the Teachers Retirement System of the State of Illinois, the State Universities Retirement System of Illinois, and the Illinois State Board of Investment, which oversees the State Employees’ Retirement System.[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Meets One of Oldest Living WWII Veterans
Visit Helps Sidney Walton fulfill mission of “National No Regrets Tour” SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—July 5, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser This week, Governor Bruce Rauner welcomed WWII veteran Sidney Walton to the state capitol, helping the 99-year-old advance his “National No Regrets Tour.” The tour is intended to raise awareness of the vanishing[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Close 2017-18 Season with ‘Fame, the Musical’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—July 5, 2018 By: Tina Zagone To close the 2017-18 season, The Drama Group is revved up to bring ‘Fame, The Musical’ to the south suburban audience. This high-octane musical, directed and choreographed by Liz Yerkovich, will be performed at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre on July 27,[Read More…]
Chicago, Los Angeles, New York & San Francisco File Amicus Brief in Flores v. Sessions to Protect Children Separated from their Families by Trump Administration
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 3, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, along with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Attorney Mike Feuer, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, and San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera, announced that they have joined together to file an amicus brief in Flores v. Sessions.[Read More…]
Police: 10-year-old Boy Drowns Overnight At The Park Forest Aqua Center
This story was updated Tuesday, July 3, at 9:05 p.m. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Park Forest Police Department is investigating the drowning death of a 10-year-old boy who entered the Aqua Center, a swimming facility, after-hours overnight, according to a release from the Village of Park Forest. The Cook County Medical[Read More…]
Follow-Up Samples from the Illinois River Show No Microcystins
Continue to use caution when recreating and be aware of blue-green algae SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—July 3, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois officials had been alerted in June 2018 to a possible algal bloom on the Illinois River. Water samples collected at the reported locations detected microcystins above the 4 parts per[Read More…]
IDOT Reopening Lanes Where Possible for July 4 Travel
SPRINGFIELD —(ENEWSPF)—July 2, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced today that lanes in work zones will be reopened where possible for the July 4 holiday in order to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency roadwork will be suspended from 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, through 11:59[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 1, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Village of Park Forest knows how to throw a July 4th party and this year is no exception. This year’s 4th of July fun begins at 6 p.m. with a parade that kicks off at the corner of Main Street and Orchard Drive. The parade[Read More…]
