CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2018 By: Jon Maxson [email protected] Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement today: “Last week I was advised of inappropriate behavior by a volunteer toward a candidate and staff during the 2016 election. I quickly made sure the individual had no participation in any activities my[Read More…]
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Unitarian Universalist Community Church Cancels Events Due to Church Flooding
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Due to flooding at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, several events have been cancelled or moved to a temporary location. The ‘Moment in Balance’ yoga classes scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, February 21 and 22 have[Read More…]
Park Forest Library to Offer Many Special Events in March, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2018 By: Kaitlyn Keller The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, has many special events scheduled for March. The 2018 Potpourri of Lectures continue throughout the month of March, and we hope this month’s lectures will entice you to join us! All Potpourri of Lectures[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Wins IHSA State Speech in Performance in the Round for 2nd Straight Year
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School placed first in the Performance in the Round section of the Illinois High School Association’s State Speech tournament for the second consecutive year, according to a release the school sent. The IHSA State speech finals were held Saturday in Peoria. A[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of February 18, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— There are several interesting free events taking place this week in Park Forest offering something for everyone. Be sure to check them out. Do you have a collection of craft projects hiding in drawers and closets that are just collecting dust? On Wednesday, February 21 at 5:30[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Issues Alert to Social Media Scam Posing as Attorney General’s Office
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan alerted Illinois residents today about a “free money” scam. Consumers have complained to Madigan’s office that they have received solicitations from social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram that provide links to get “free money” from her office through alleged[Read More…]
J.M. Smucker Company Voluntary Recall of Certain Gravy Train®, Kibbles ‘N Bits®, Ol’ Roy®, and Skippy® Canned/Wet Dog Food
Orrville, OH –(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Maribeth Burns, Vice President, Corporate Communications The J.M. Smucker Company has initiated a voluntary product withdrawal of specific shipments of Gravy Train®, Kibbles ‘N Bits®, Ol’ Roy®, and Skippy® canned/wet dog food because they do not meet its quality specifications due to the presence[Read More…]
Prairie State College Student Veterans Center Presenting Panel Discussion on Issues Facing Returning Service Members and Veterans on Feb. 21
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF0—February 16, 2018 By: Georges Sanon The Prairie State College (PSC) Student Veterans Center is presenting “A War of Conscience: The Internal Fight of Moral Injury,” from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium on the college’s main campus at 202 S.[Read More…]
Chicagoans Unite to Rally and March for Gun Reform on Sunday, Feb. 18
In the wake of yet another school shooting, Chicago declares “Enough is Enough!” CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Brenna O’Brien Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Women’s March Chicago, and Indivisible have joined forces to lead a rally and march from Federal Plaza to Trump Tower, declaring that[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Human Rights Announces Sexual Harassment Hotline
Toll-free number and website will help connect the public with resources to address sexual harassment CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) announced today the creation of a toll-free sexual harassment hotline to provide resources to the public, including referrals to counseling and[Read More…]
