Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2017. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest, will screen the documentary film ‘13th’ on Friday, October 27 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the screening. The documentary ‘13th’ explores the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest for the Week of October 15, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —The smell of garlic will be in the Park Forest air on Sunday, October 22 when St. Irenaeus Parish hosts its 37th Annual Spaghetti Dinner (all you can eat). Menu: spaghetti & meat balls, “special” sauce, bread & butter, salad and desserts. There will also be raffle[Read More…]
Hydrant Flushing Begins in Park Forest on Monday, October 16
By: Jason Miller Park Forest Communications Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2017- It’s time for hydrant flushing in Park Forest again. Hydrant flushing begins on Monday, October 16 and continues through Thursday, November 16. Get ready. Residents should expect a temporary impact to water service in your neighborhood as crews make[Read More…]
Chicago Blackhawks Hockey Rink at Kennedy Park Opens to the Public
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 13, 2017 By: Mayor Emanuel’s Press Office Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Blackhawks today celebrated the official opening of the Chicago Blackhawks Hockey Rink at Kennedy Park in Chicago’s Morgan Park neighborhood. The new 80’ x 175’ rink features a SportCourt surface for both[Read More…]
Chicago & the Rise of Barack Obama (1985-2008) Bus Tour by Forgotten Chicago on Oct. 26
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 13, 2017. Forgotten Chicago and Pullman-area native Tom Shepherd are proud to present an exclusive tour of sites and people crucial to the rise of Barack Obama in Chicago in the years before his first election to the White House in 2008. Join us on Thursday, October[Read More…]
Women’s Self-Defense Seminar to Take Place on Saturday, October 28
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 13, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser State Representative Anthony DeLuca will host a Women’s Self-Defense Seminar on Saturday, October 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rich East High School Gymnasium, 300 Sauk Trail in Park Forest. The Seminar will be conducted by Master Daniel M. Kocsis, 5th[Read More…]
Rep. DeLuca Issues Update on Property Tax Relief, Term Limits, Redistricting
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 13, 2017 By: IL State Rep. Anthony DeLuca Illinois State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D) 80th District released the following update to his constituents in Chicago’s southern suburbs on Oct. 12, 2017: Property Tax Relief for Homeowners Homeowners continue to face sky-rocketing property taxes that seem to automatically increase[Read More…]
AG Madigan Files Lawsuit Against Alleged Student Loan Debt Relief Scam in National Crackdown by 12 Attorneys General & the FTC
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—October 13, 2017 By: Office of Attorney General Madigan Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a lawsuit against the operators of an alleged student loan debt relief scam that took advantage of struggling student loan borrowers by charging large upfront fees for no help in reducing their debt loads.[Read More…]
Mating Time is Here, Don’t Veer for Deer
IDOT, IDNR remind motorists to drive cautiously during fall breeding season SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—October 13, 2017 By: Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Autumn brings shorter days, cooler temperatures and a new set of driving habits for Illinois motorists. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources warn drivers[Read More…]
GOP Reps File Bill To Ban Use Of Taxpayer Funds For Abortions
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two GOP members of the Illinois House, Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods), legislation which they are calling the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act.” The bill would prohibit units of government in Illinois from using taxpayer funds for elective abortions, reversing key[Read More…]
