New Law Initiated by Attorney General Madigan Strengthens Hate Crimes Law to Include Use of Technology in Hate Crimes & Allows Victims to Pursue Civil Cause of Action Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced Illinois is strengthening the state’s hate crimes law. House Bill 3711, initiated[Read More…]
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House Speaker Madigan Says Gov. Rauner’s Veto Benefits Big Insurance Companies, Not Illinois Employers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2017. Gov. Bruce Rauner has sided with big insurance companies and against Illinois employers, House Speaker Michael J. Madigan said, criticizing the governor’s veto of legislation offering Illinois businesses the ability to reduce workers’ compensation costs. “The governor’s actions show his real agenda is not to[Read More…]
Fraud Protection, Senior Concerns Top DeLuca’s Ice Cream Social
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In order to educate local seniors of the community about the I-Cash Program, fraud protection and other items, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, held a Senior Information Fair and Ice Cream Social at the Frankfort Township Building on Monday. DeLuca sent a statement about the fair and[Read More…]
Two More Members of Violent “Hobos” Street Gang Sentenced
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two Chicago men Friday became the fifth and sixth members of the violent “Hobos” street gang to be sentenced to life in prison on federal racketeering charges. The Hobos were a criminal enterprise in Chicago that dealt narcotics, robbed from other drug dealers, retaliated against rival gangs, and[Read More…]
State Representative Al Riley Honored for 100% Pro-Environment Voting Record
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) released its 2017 Environmental Scorecard this week. Representative Al Riley (38th District) has been honored with a perfect pro-environment voting record. A total of 57 state legislators received an award for their voting record during the 2017 legislative session. “Representative Al Riley is[Read More…]
Meet Prairie State College’s New Student Trustee: Hector Guevara
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2017. Hector A. Guevara recently was sworn in as the newest student trustee on the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees, and he is excited to serve in his new leadership role. Hector says he hopes to grow as a leader and gain more confidence to[Read More…]
State of Illinois Announces October 1 Start for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enrollment
LIHEAP, PIPP applications available for seniors, people with disabilities beginning October 1 SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2017. The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Community Assistance announced yesterday that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for winter heating assistance for seniors and[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Ryan Thompson Awarded Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences Degree from National University of Health Sciences
LOMBARD, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2017 – In a commencement ceremony held on August 18, Ryan Thompson of Park Forest received the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree from National University of Health Sciences. “We are very proud of Thompson, as National University’s Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree program[Read More…]
Mucca Pazza to Perform at Freedom Hall on October 20
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2017. Mucca Pazza will perform at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard in Park Forest on Friday, October 20 at 7:30. Mucca Pazza assembled itself in a steel mill parking lot along the Chicago River. Combining marching band traditions and street theater spectacle with rock and roll sensibilities[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Dedicates New Public Artwork Along Chicago Riverwalk
Paintings by Candida Alvarez and other temporary art on view through Fall 2017 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and Department of Fleet and Facility Management on Friday joined local artist Candida Alvarez to dedicate four paintings displayed along the Chicago[Read More…]
