Illinoisans Demand Immediate Action on Sensible Gun Safety Legislation CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2017 By: Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, Indivisible Illinois Progressive Illinois organizations partner to rally against the National Rifle Association and demand that Congress immediately address gun reform on Monday, October 9, 2017, 4:30-5:30 p.m., at Federal Plaza, 219 S. Dearborn[Read More…]
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‘Recovery From Dominate Culture’ Support Group at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2017. Times are very difficult in the United States. From the recent mass shootings in Las Vegas to the threats of nuclear war, most of us long for loving, healthy and compassionate support. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest will[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest’s Draft Unified Development Ordinance Now Available for Review
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2017 By: Jason Miller, Park Forest Communications For the past several years the Planning and Zoning Commission and Park Forest staff members have worked with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to draft a comprehensive revision to the Village’s zoning, subdivision, and stormwater management ordinances.[Read More…]
Park Forest Library Parking Lot Project Underway
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2017. The Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, is currently resurfacing and re-striping the parking lot. When completed, there will be easy access curbs installed and two-way traffic will be allowed, along with a drive up book drop. The plan is to complete the project by[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of October 8, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Park Forest Fire Department will hold several events this week in recognition of Fire Prevention Week. The 37th Annual Memorial Service and Twilight Parade will take place on Thursday, October 12 with a Service at 6:30 p.m. at St. Irenaeus Church, 78 Cherry Street followed[Read More…]
Park Forest Kiwanis Hosts 66th Pancake Day
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Pankatron may be in storage, but the spirit ran strong Saturday as Park Forest Kiwanis members hosted their 66th annual Pancake Day. The luscious spread included pancakes, sausages, milk, juice, coffee, water, and so, so much hospitality. The community event was held at Rich East High[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Chief Green To Retire
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police Chief Peter Green will retire on October 20, 2017 after 28 years of service, according to a statement from the PFPD. Chief Green grew up in the Village of Park Forest, raised by Walter and Elizabeth Green, according to the statement. “His father, Wally,[Read More…]
DePaul University Humanities Center Examines What’s Real in Conversation with Rick Jay October 11
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2017 By: DePaul University Newsroom Determining fact from fiction has placed the word “fake” in an even more unflattering spotlight, making it a timely topic for the DePaul University Humanities Center 2017-18 season. “In some ways, the question of what is real and what is fake is[Read More…]
Mars Food Opens New North America Headquarters in Chicago
Home of UNCLE BEN’S® and Organic SEEDS OF CHANGE® Joins Goose Island Mars Associates CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2017 By: City of Chicago Communications Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Mars Food to open the company’s new North America headquarters in Chicago, making it the fourth Mars office on Goose Island. Building on[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Franken Introduce Bill To Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness To Adjunct Professors
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2017 By: Office of Senator Dick Durbin At a time when adjunct faculty members now make up a majority of higher education instructors nationwide, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Al Franken (D-MN) today introduced legislation that would allow part-time faculty at colleges and universities across the[Read More…]
