Richton Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 4, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser As part of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s ‘Restore the Canopy Project, the Southland Voice at the Benjamin O Davis VFW Post 311 will host the Great Tree Giveaway of 2018. The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest for the Week of June 3, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —The Village of Park Forest’s June 4 Board meeting is probably one of the most important of the year. At this meeting there will be a public presentation and hearing on the Village budget for the upcoming year. After many months of planning and public input, the[Read More…]
Reading Takes You Everywhere this Summer at the Crete Public Library
CRETE—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2018 By: Sarah Wegley The Crete Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program for children, teens, and adults takes place June 1-July 28, 2018. The program encourages everyone to read for pleasure throughout the summer months. Prizes are awarded as extra incentives to read and use library materials. To[Read More…]
#CareNotCops Rally on June 1 Draws Hundreds to Protest University of Chicago Police, Demand Mental Health Funding
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2018 Contact: Abby Brockman In April, University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) officers shot a student experiencing a mental health crisis, needlessly escalating the situation and endangering his life. The student, Charles Thomas, had previously sought services from the University Student Counseling Service (SCS), but was referred out due[Read More…]
Prairie State College to Host Summer Music Production Boot Camp on July 9
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2018 By: Prairie State College Communications Learn how to record music, compose and create beats and use music software at the Song Writing and Music Production (SWaMP) Boot Camp at Prairie State College this summer. The three-week camp is scheduled Monday through Thursday, beginning July 9, on[Read More…]
DePaul University Video Game Designer Creates Gameplay to Help Others Cope with Chronic Pain
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2018 Contact: Russell Dorn Gracie Straznickas began playing video games as soon as she could hold a controller. “I have distinct memories of playing ‘Tetris’ with my mom,” the DePaul University senior said. “I also remember playing ‘Pokémon Red,’ even though I was probably about 3 at the[Read More…]
Tickets Now on Sale for Tall Grass Arts Association’s ‘Renew and Refresh’ Summer Fundraiser
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Tickets Now on Sale for Tall Grass Arts Association’s ‘Renew and Refresh’ summer fundraiser. The event will take place on Thursday, July 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Gallery, 367 Artists Walk in DownTown Park Forest. The event will[Read More…]
Illinois House Lawmakers Approve $38.5 Billion Budget
Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois House lawmakers approved a $38.5 billion budget yesterday by a vote of 97-18. The bill now moves on to Governor Rauner who is expected to sign it. If this budget is enacted, it would become the first full-year budget Rauner has signed[Read More…]
Lou Lang Announces Resignation as House Deputy Majority Leader Following Harassment Allegations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois House Deputy Majority Leader Lou Lang (D-Skokie) announced his resignation yesterday after a legislative activist alleged he harassed and humiliated her. Lang claims the allegations are “absurd.” Lang has submitted his resignation as the No. 3 House Democrat and from the House[Read More…]
Illinois Passes The ERA, Bringing Women One Step Closer To Constitutional Equality
ILLINOIS—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2018 Contact: Dee Donavanik NOW President Toni Van Pelt released the following statement follwing the Illinois House ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment: After 36 years, the Illinois House has finally moved to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), bringing us one step closer to constitutional equality. NOW salutes[Read More…]
