Park Forest, IL–(ENEWPSF)—March 29, 2018 Park Forest’s Department of Public Works will conduct hydrant flushing from April 9 to May 9, beginning at 9 a.m., weekdays only. No flushing will be done on the weekends. Hydrants are flushed to ensure that water does not stagnate in the system. During flushing,[Read More…]
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Chicago Enters Historic $8.5 Billion Agreement to Transform Chicago O’Hare International Airport
City and airlines execute agreement to grow O’Hare’s terminals, creating tens of thousands of new jobs and steady long-term economic growth for the City and its residents CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 29, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Rahm Emanuel has joined airline and City officials yesterday at a signing ceremony to execute the[Read More…]
Prairie State College’s Economic Forecast Breakfast Features Senior Economist at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—March 29, 2018 By: Andrea Small William A. Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor in the Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will be the featured speaker at the Prairie State College (PSC) Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast, scheduled on April 20, 2018. In addition to[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins Other States Asking Congress to Improve Illinois’ Ability to Combat Abuse & Neglect of Medicaid Patients
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—March 29, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined 49 other state and territory Attorneys Generals sending a letter to U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg, R-Mich., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., in support of their legislation, H.R. 3891. This proposed legislation would expand the authority of Medicaid Fraud Control Units[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host 5th Annual Youth Job and Resource Expo
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—March 29, 2018 By: Mary Paleologos Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Youth Job and Resource Expo for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 24 on Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Thornton Township High School, 15001 Broadway Ave., Harvey. More than[Read More…]
Chicago City of Learning Spring Into Summer Fair on April 14
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 29, 2018 By: Nora Mabie Join Chicago City of Learning for the Spring into Summer Fair, a FREE festival where youth of all ages can sample and sign up for Summer programs offered citywide to meet every interest! The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on[Read More…]
Condolences, Race Equity, Diversity Dinners: The Manager’s Report
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick began his report to the Village Board Monday night by offering condolences to Chuck Sabey and his family on the death of Sabey’s daughter, Sophia Sullivan. Mr. Sabey serves as Cultural Arts Supervisor at Freedom Hall. He also organizes and recruits talent for the popular[Read More…]
New at Prairie State College: Transfer Admission Guarantee Program in Partnership with UIC
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—March 27, 2018 Prairie State College (PSC) is participating in the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, offered in partnership with the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). This initiative offers a guaranteed transfer pathway to several UIC bachelor’s degree programs. The TAG program gives students an opportunity to take[Read More…]
Tenants Near Obama Center Facing a $200 Per Month Rent Increase
Protest Alderman: Demand Community Benefit Ordinance NOW Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—March 27, 2018 Contact: Alex Goldenberg The Obama Library Community Benefits Coalition will join with tenants who live across the street from the Obama Center facing a $200 rent increase to protest Alderman Cochran today, March 27 at 4:30 p.m. at[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum Exhibit ‘Vietnam – The Defining Moment’ Through April 28
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The latest exhibit at the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) is ‘Vietnam –The Defining Moment.’ This exhibit is part of NVAM’s decade-long anniversary marking 50 years since the Vietnam War, The exhibit features artwork created by over 30 Vietnam veterans exploring the specific moments[Read More…]
