≡ Village A & E PF Library Learn Green Health Etc. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Labor Day, a national holiday celebrated on the first Monday of September, is unlike most U.S. holidays as it is a celebration without rituals, except for shopping and barbecuing. For most people it simply marks the last[Read More…]
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Touch-a-Truck Event at Prairie State College on Saturday, September 23
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 1, 2017. Prairie State College (PSC) and KLLM Driving Academy, Inc. are hosting a Touch-a-Truck community event on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the college’s Transportation, Warehousing, and Logistics Building, located at 191 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Children of all ages[Read More…]
Crash At Western and Sauk Trail; Fire Department Greets Potential Candidates
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The fire department was especially busy last week. A crash at Western Avenue and Sauk Trail resulted in five people being sent to local hospitals. The PFFD also held an orientation at Rich East High School for potential candidates for the position of firefighter/paramedic. Last week, there were[Read More…]
Art Exhibition Coming to South Suburban College’s Thiel Gallery on September 6
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2017. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present a solo exhibition entitled ‘Silent Witnesses’ by Carmen Chami. The exhibition will be on display in the Dorothea Thiel Gallery September 6 – October 11.[Read More…]
UChicago Appointed Co-commissioner of U.S. Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2017. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Chicago jointly announced yesterday their selection by the U.S. Department of State to serve as co-commissioners of the United States Pavilion at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale. As co-commissioners, the two institutions will organize Dimensions[Read More…]
20 States and Localities to EPA: Retract Administrator Pruitt’s Erroneous and Inappropriate Clean Power Plan Guidance
Coalition Of 20 States And Localities Call Out Pruitt For Providing Incorrect Legal Advice To Governors; Letter Also Inconsistent With His Recusal From Clean Power Plan Litigation NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2017. New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman led a coalition of 20 states and localities in urging the retraction[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth Urges FBI to Investigate Former Trump Advisor Carl Icahn for Potential Violations of Federal Anti-Corruption Law
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) is requesting the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) launch a criminal investigation into whether former Special Advisor to President Trump Carl Icahn violated federal anti-corruption law by attempting to use his government position to enrich himself by hundreds of millions[Read More…]
Statement from IL House Speaker Madigan on Bipartisan Education Funding Reform Legislation
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2017. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Thursday as bipartisan education funding reform was signed into law: “Today is a victory for our schools, our students and our communities. It’s also a victory for compromise that I hope we continue to build on. By[Read More…]
Little Village Leaders Reveal Plans for a New Building for Community Links High School (Spanish Translation Included)
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2017. On Wednesday, August 30th, parents, students, local leaders and elected officials gathered to unveil plans for a new school building and community center for the east side of Little Village. They urged the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois to prioritize the needs of this[Read More…]
The Drama Group Presents ‘Wait Until Dark’ September 22 through October 1
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2017. The Drama Group is pleased to present the Broadway thriller ‘Wait Until Dark’ by American playwright Frederick Knott and directed by M.J. Renzi. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre on September 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 at 7:30 pm and matinees[Read More…]
