By Chaffin Mitchelle, Staff Writer for AccuWeather.com AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports Hurricane Harvey’s catastrophic damage has left thousands displaced and in need throughout southeastern Texas. If you would like to help those affected by the storm, here’s what you should keep in mind. Monetary donation (Donations made through the AccuWeather.com page are[Read More…]
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Governors State University Hosts its First Annual Car and Motorcycle Show on Friday, September 8
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2017 – On Friday, September 8, Governors State University will host its First Annual Car and Motorcycle Show. Sponsored by the Department of Public Safety and the GSU Library, all proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Illinois. The event runs from 4 – 8 p.m. in east[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Police Superintendent Johnson Celebrate Graduation of 182 New Officers
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent Eddie Johnson in commemorating the graduation of 182 new police officers in a ceremony at the Arie Crown Theater at McCormick Place, as part of the Department’s hiring plan to grow the Department by nearly 1,000 sworn[Read More…]
UChicago Startup Investment Program Makes First Investment
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2017. The University of Chicago has made its first venture investment from the UChicago Startup Investment Program. ExplORer Surgical, which is based on technology developed at the University of Chicago Medical Center, provides an interactive surgical playbook that promotes optimal teamwork in the operating room. It will receive[Read More…]
Business Attire Wanted by the Village of Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2017. The Village of Park Forest is collecting gently used or new men and women business attire. Clean out your closet and contribute to a good cause. This project will provide business attire for any constituent looking to dress professional for work or interviews. Donations may[Read More…]
Nominations Being Accepted for the 2017 Park Forest Business Person of the Year Award
Nomination Deadline is October 31 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2017. The Park Forest Economic Development Advisory Group (EDAG) seeks nominees from residents, civic groups, and businesses to recognize a Park Forest business owner who is committed to community service. Do you know a Park Forest business owner who has made[Read More…]
AG Madigan Files Lawsuit Against City Of Chicago To Reform CPD
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson to announce a lawsuit to seek an enforceable consent decree to implement the numerous reforms outlined by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in its investigation of the Chicago Police Department (CPD). In[Read More…]
Finally, Automatic Voter Registration In Illinois: Clerk Orr
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Automatic Voter Registration is now the law in Illinois, and Cook County Clerk David Orr has high praise for the move, as well as a rebuke for Governor Rauner’s previous moves to block AVR. The bill provides “that an application for a driver’s license, other than a temporary[Read More…]
Statement from IL House Speaker Madigan on School Funding
SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2017. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement on Monday: “Today we saw compromise. Instead of pitting children and communities against each other, Democrats and Republicans came to an agreement on much of what’s in this bill. And even where we don’t fully agree, we’re[Read More…]
New Locomotives Serving Amtrak Riders in Illinois
IDOT leads effort to provide customers with improved travel experience CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2017. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that new locomotives are now serving Amtrak customers in Illinois, a major step toward replacing the fleet that operates on passenger rail lines throughout the Midwest. As part of its[Read More…]
