Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan along with 10 attorneys general filed an amicus brief with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California opposing the federal government’s efforts to cut off federal public safety grants to “sanctuary” cities. The amicus brief argues that[Read More…]
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Lee Murdock and Blue Horizon at Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse on– Saturday, December 9
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse Proudly Presents: Lee Murdock and Blue Horizon on Saturday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. In 2014, Lee Murdock formed his new band, Blue[Read More…]
Portraits in Non–Violent Resistance with Author Rosalie Riegle on Sunday, December 3
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser A lecture on Portraits in Non–Violent Resistance with author Rosalie Riegle will be held on Sunday, December 3 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. Rosalie Riegle is an expert[Read More…]
The Drama Group’s ‘Eating Raoul’ Feeds Local Food Pantry
Free Reading of ‘The Vagina Monologues’ on Saturday, December 2 CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—December 1, 2017 By: Tina Zagone The Drama Group continues to expand its community outreach programs with each production of the current season. The picture below is a result of the generosity of the cast/crew, audiences and active members[Read More…]
Join The Park Forest Police FORCE
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Ever think about joining the Force?” police ask in a statement on social media. The Park Forest Police Department is recruiting. Applications are being accepted through December 29, according to Police Chief Christopher Mannino. “Whether you’ve been an officer for a while or are completely new to[Read More…]
Illinois Legislators Take Action to Protect Voters
Legislators and activists unite to protect voters’ data and rights CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2017 By: Jeff Radue Illinois voters may yet get the protection they deserve, thanks to the leadership of Senator Kwame Raoul and Senator Cunningham in partnership with other state legislators and Indivisible Chicago who today proposed legislation to[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Investigates Massage Envy Spa Chain for Allegations of Sexual Assault by Customers
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued subpoenas to the Scottsdale, Arizona-based franchisor Massage Envy and franchises based in Chicago, Elmhurst, Naperville and Tinley Park following reports that women were allegedly sexually assaulted by male massage therapists. The subpoenas seek information about the company’s policies, employee[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Celebrates Edgar Allan Poe Classical Elementary School’s 2017 National Blue Ribbon School Award
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2017 By: Mary Paleologos Congresswoman Robin Kelly visited Edgar Allan Poe Classical Elementary School to congratulate students, faculty, parents and staff on earning a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School award. “Thanks to team work, core values and a tireless commitment to student success, Poe has earned this high[Read More…]
Vincent Babiarz Memorial Toy Drive to Benefit Lakeview Pantry on Friday, December 1
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 30, 2017 By: Angie Davis On Friday, Dec. 1 at 7pm, the Vincent Babiarz Memorial Toy Drive will be held at Murphy’s Bleachers, 3655 N. Sheffield in Chicago, to provide holiday toys for clients of Chicago’s largest food pantry, Lakeview Pantry. After the loss of their 5-year-old son Vincent[Read More…]
Make Your Own Signature Scent Workshop to be Held in Park Forest on Saturday, December 2
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 29, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Village of Park Forest’s Community Relations Team invite you to a Workshop where you will Make Your Own Signature Scent. The Workshop will be held on Saturday, December 2 at Dining on the Green 349 Main Street in DownTown Park Forest.[Read More…]
