Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 1, 2017. The Grande Prairie Singers will be holding open auditions. Children’s Choir auditions begin on Tuesday, August 22. Open auditions for new singers will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 9 at Grace Church located at 266 Somonauk, Park Forest. Grande[Read More…]
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Park Forest Youth Commission to Host 18th Annual Youth Day Back 2 School Celebration on Saturday, August 19
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 1, 2017. The Park Forest Youth Commission will host the 18th Annual Youth Day Back 2 School Celebration on Saturday, August 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DownTown Village Green (Cunningham & Main Street). The event will include a school supply giveaway (supplies are[Read More…]
All Star Cast of Present and Future Electeds to Share Ideas, Pass Torch
60 new Chicago Public School graduates to discuss top issues, paths to public service with current electeds Chicago IL –(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2017. In an effort to encourage youth to run for office and pursue careers in public service, Mikva Challenge will host two roundtable discussions on Friday, August 4th, at[Read More…]
Madigan and 14 Attorneys General Oppose Elimination of Critical Low-Income Energy Assistance Programs
35 Attorneys General & State Consumer Advocates Urge Congress to Expand Funding for Millions of Vulnerable Residents Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 31, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today led a coalition of 14 other attorneys general and state consumer advocate agencies to urge members of Congress to preserve and expand Low Income[Read More…]
Education Funding Reform Bill Sent To Governor Rauner
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan issued a statement Monday expressing his willingness to work with Republicans toward education funding reform. Legislation, Senate Bill 1 (SB1), was sent to Governor Bruce Rauner for his signature on Monday, July 31. Education funding reform has been an elusive goal of[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Releases Annual Financial Analysis Projecting a $114.2 Million Budget Shortfall for 2018
Projected 2018 Operating Budget Shortfall is 82 Percent Reduction from 2011 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today released the City of Chicago’s 2017 Annual Financial Analysis (AFA), which outlines the City’s revenue and expenditures and shares a picture of the City’s overall financial health, including the progress the City has[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Opens Harvest Homes Affordable Housing Development
New Complex Bringing 36 Units of Affordable Housing to East Garfield Park CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Rev. Michael Eaddy, Ald. Jason Ervin (28th) and community members yesterday to open Harvest Homes, a new 36-unit affordable housing complex in East Garfield Park. “Harvest Homes demonstrate the City’s strong[Read More…]
Annual Tall Grass Gallery Artists’ Exhibit ‘Creative Imaginations’ Opens Saturday, August 5
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWPSF)—July 31, 2017. Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walk, exhibit ‘Creative Imaginations’ opens on Saturday, August 5. This annual show features works by of Tall Grass Juried Artists. The exhibit will run through Sunday, September 17. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 5 from 1[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 30, 2017
≡ Village A & E Learn Green Health Etc. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —Those in the south suburbs are very lucky to have several libraries in the community that offer activities for those of all ages free of charge. As you know, the Park Forest Public Library and Crete Library District[Read More…]
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps Back in Park Forest Through August
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2017. AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) is back in Park Forest. Ten college-aged students from around the country will be calling Park Forest home through late August capped off with a community service day tentatively scheduled for August 26. The group will provide community service[Read More…]
