Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Reporting no major incidences last week, the Park Forest Fire Department continued to train for those days when, perhaps, the Village is not so lucky. Members of the department must always be ready. Last week, there were 75 total responses. Of these, 10 were for fire/service, and[Read More…]
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Illinois & 15 Other States Sue To Uphold The Rights Of Dreamers #DACA
Attorneys General Lawsuit Alleges Federal Government Violates Due Process Rights; Harms Residents, Institutions, and Economies; and Violates the Equal Protection Clause by Discriminating Against DREAMers of Mexican Origin Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined with 15 attorneys general to file a lawsuit to protect Deferred Action for Childhood[Read More…]
Updates from the Village Manager
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick provides regular, comprehensive updates at meetings of the Village Board. eNews Park Forest will begin publishing these updates for our readers. They are yet another avenue for residents to stay informed. We appreciate Mr. Mick providing an electronic copy of this update to[Read More…]
Catholic Bishops Call Termination of DACA “Reprehensible”
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The President and Vice President along with Chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have issued a statement denouncing the Administration’s termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program after six months. The following statement from USCCB President Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-[Read More…]
Uptown Tent City Residents Demand Rahm Emanuel House All Viaduct Residents
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2017. Residents of the Wilson and Lawrence viaducts (Uptown Tent City), clergy and with supporters from all over the north side, will gather Thursday, September 7 at 8:15 a.m. at the Wilson viaduct, 760 W. Wilson Ave. in Chicago (intersection of Lake Shore Drive and Wilson Ave.) to[Read More…]
South Suburban College PAC Rats Spoof Hitchcock with “Wrong Window”
SOUTH HOLLAND – (ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2017. The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will present the comedy whodunit, “Wrong Window.” Performances will take place in the Kindig Performing Arts Center on the main campus on September 15 and 22, 2017 at 7:30pm and September 16, 23 and 24,[Read More…]
Obama Says Trump’s Decision On DACA ‘Cruel’
President Obama-(ENEWSPF)- President Barack Obama issued a rare political statement today calling President Trump’s decision to end DACA “cruel.” He calls it a purely political move, not necessary according to the law. President Obama’s statement on DACA follows: Immigration can be a controversial topic. We all want safe, secure borders[Read More…]
A Voyage into the Unknown with Two Chicago Legends at Governors State University
Visual Arts Gallery Artists Reception on Wednesday, September 6 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 5, 2017. This is the goal of both Chicago artist icons— exploring the unknown. Vera Klement/Dan Ramirez: Body and Spirit showcases a selection of works by both artists whose contributions and reputations are[Read More…]
Windy City Times Job Fair to be Held on Friday, Sept. 29 at Center on Halsted
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 5, 2017. More than 70 major corporations, small businesses, government agencies and nonprofits are expected for the third annual Windy City Times WERQ! LGBTQ job fair Friday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, Chicago. In 2016, more than 500 people attended the Job Fair. The[Read More…]
Main Street Music Fest Returns
Saturday, September 16, 2017, 11 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. DownTown Park Forest Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest, in conjunction with the 62nd Annual Park Forest Art Fair, will host a “music fest” on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 11 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. The lineup of bands[Read More…]
