Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —Wishing all our Dad’s a very Happy Father’s Day on Sunday. Be sure to take some time to thank your Dad for all that he’s done for you over the years. Park Forest Economic Development and Planning Department ‘Water Bill Buck Buster’ will hold its next raffle[Read More…]
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Park Forester Darius Johnson Named To Spring 2018 Dean’s List At NIU
DeKalb, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Darius Johnson, son of Michael and Vernice Warren of Park Forest, earned a spot on Northern Illinois University’s 2018 Dean’s List, the school reported. Mr. Johnson also graduated from NIU in May. He majored in Industrial Mgmt and Technology and is a graduate of Crete-Monee High School. NIU announced its spring[Read More…]
Pantry of Rich Township, Inc. to Host ‘Let’s Stay Connected’ Fundraiser at Lynwood Bowl on June 30
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Pantry of Rich Township, Inc., 22013 Governors Highway in Richton Park, will host ‘Let’s Stay Connected’ fundraiser to support the food pantry. The event will be held on June 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lynwood Bowl, 2582[Read More…]
Walgreens to Move Approximately 1,800 Positions to New Chicago Office
Company to Open Approximately 200,000 Square Foot Office in Chicago’s Old Post Office Building CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Walgreens announced today that it plans to open a new office in Chicago where it anticipates 1,800 people will be based. The new office space will include approximately 200,000 square[Read More…]
Prairie State College Educator to Set Sail on Gulf of Mexico Research Cruise
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2018 Submitted by: NOAA Teacher at Sea Program Dr. Angela Hung, a biology professor at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, Illinois, will sail on June 22 to assist scientists on a 14-day survey of groundfish populations in the Gulf of Mexico. Hung will participate in this[Read More…]
WorldChicago to Host Foreign Leaders Examining Disability Rights and Inclusion in Chicago and Champaign
Chicago and Champaign, IL –(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2018 Contact: Monika Wilcox As part of the U.S. Department of State’s Sports Diplomacy programs, sixteen participants from Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, and Thailand will spend June 21 to July 5, 2018, in Chicago and Champaign, Illinois examining disability rights and inclusion. WorldChicago will host the[Read More…]
Park Forest Foods Grand Opening Slated For June 27
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Foods is planning a grand opening on June 27, eNews Park Forest has learned. The store has been operating under a “soft opening,” typically a period of time when workers can be trained, order schedules can be established, owners and staff can learn the day-to-day[Read More…]
Durbin, Duckworth Call On Trump Administration To Protect Americans’ Health Care, Halt Expansion Of ‘Junk’ Health Insurance Plans
LA Times analysis that found comments submitted from health care experts about the rule were overwhelmingly critical WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—June 14, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined 45 other Senators urging the Trump administration to halt the implementation of a health care proposal[Read More…]
Duckworth, Durbin, Feinstein, 30 Senators Introduce Legislation to End Separation of Immigrant Families
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2018 By: Senator Duckworth’s Communications Office U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and 30 of their Senate colleagues in introducing legislation to keep immigrant families together by preventing the Department of Homeland Security from taking children from their parents[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Questions Trump Admin On Efforts To Stop Future Election Interference
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) pressed members of the Trump Administration on their efforts to thwart future election interference by the Russians or any adversary of the United States. It has been determined that in 2016, Russia[Read More…]
