Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2017. Garden of Peace Ministries, 245 Monee Road, in Park Forest will host a Back to School Block Party on Friday, August 4, at 5 p.m. The event is open to all residents of Park Forest and is free to attend. A limited number of school[Read More…]
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Sunset Over Park Forest: The Pic of the Week
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Presenting Sunset Over Park Forest, most certainly our first picture of the week. This turned up on Facebook, floated there by photographer Shawn Needham. We’ve never had a picture of the week. When this appeared, however, it looked like a great place to start. The photographer has[Read More…]
Place Lab Convenes Artists and City Officials to Examine Ethical Redevelopment
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2017 By: Andrew Bauld The salon served as a platform for members—from artists to developers to city officials—to get together over the course of nine sessions, develop relationships and build a common language for rethinking how cities are built. Each session was built around one of the nine[Read More…]
Statement from IL Speaker Madigan on Education Funding Reform Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Friday: “First and foremost, it is the sincere belief of House Democrats that Governor Rauner should sign the education funding reform bill currently on his desk. Should he continue to create chaos and attempt to pit one student against[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance to Host 2017 International Drug Policy Reform Conference in Atlanta, October 11– 14
Michelle Alexander Will Join More than 1,500 Experts & Advocates from over 80 Countries for the Premier Conference on Ending the Global Drug War NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2017. How will the Trump Administration impact drug policies in America? What will happen with states that have legalized marijuana and those that[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Protect Transgender Service Members
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2017. In a letter to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, Attorney General Lisa Madigan and attorneys general from 17 states and the District of Columbia today voiced opposition to the recently announced ban on transgender people serving in the Armed Forces. In response to the[Read More…]
GSU School of Extended Learning Partners with Area Chambers and Business for Two Workshops on August 18 & 25
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2017. Governors State University’s (GSU) School of Extended Learning, in partnership with Robinson Engineering, Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, and Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, will present two workshops: Increase Your Revenue with Strategic Planning on Friday, August 18 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.[Read More…]
First Farm-to-Table Event Among Giants at Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Chicago’s first green caterer is setting a buffet among the giants. On September 9 from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Limelight Catering and Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park unite to bring the Southland an event like none before–a farm-to-table dinner in the midst of the prairie among massive contemporary sculptures. Honorary Chairs[Read More…]
Saturday, July 29: People’s Action Member Organizations Join Nationwide “Our Lives on the Line” Protests and Rallies
We Will Not Let Republicans Take Away Health Care for Millions of People WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2017. People’s Action organizations will join others throughout the country on Saturday for a powerful nationwide Our Lives on the Line day of protests, rallies and marches to support health care for all. Our[Read More…]
U.S. Reps. Kelly, Bost Introduces Bipartisan Legislation that Empowers Farmers to Help Combat Food Deserts
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2017. U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Mike Bost (IL-12) introduced bipartisan legislation that empowers farmers to help combat food deserts. The Feeding America through Farm Flexibility Act would enable farmers to grow fruits and vegetables on an additional five percent of their acreage without a[Read More…]
