Just Added: Zenen Zeferino Huervo to open program CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2017. HotHouse is Chicago’s premiere presenter of arts and culture from the island of Cuba. Saturday August 5, HotHouse presents Septeto Santiaguero, the foremost son music ensemble on the current Cuban scene. Founded in 1995 by tres guitar virtuoso Fernado[Read More…]
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With State Budget Approved, Indianwood Construction Resumes Wednesday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Indianwood construction came to a halt recently. Now that the state of Illinois has approved a budget, road construction will resume Wednesday. Village Manager Tom Mick made the announcement Monday at the meeting of the Village Board. Construction was halted because the state did not have an[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Calls On Labor Department To Continue Funding Youth Job Training Programs In High Poverty, High Crime Areas
“The Best Anti-Poverty, Anti-Crime, Anti-Violence Program Is A Job” WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2017. In response to drastic cuts to federal job training programs proposed in the President’s fiscal year 2018 budget, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor calling for strong[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Receives $1.4 Million to Train Teachers in Math and Science
CPS, The Field Museum and Oakton are partners in new project CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2017. Roosevelt University has received a significant National Science Foundation grant that will pave the way for scholarships starting in the fall for students interested in teaching math and science in high-need schools. The $1.4 million grant,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Amazon Open Company’s Chicago Office
Growing Office in the Loop is Currently Home to More Than 200 Employees CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Amazon to open the company’s new corporate office in Chicago. Located in the Loop, the office is home to more than 200 employees today and is growing. The company[Read More…]
Illinois Handmaids to Deliver Timely HB 40 Message to Governor Rauner on Thursday, July 13
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 10, 2017. The Handmaids are coming to the Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph Street in downtown Chicago on Thursday, July 13, at 12 p.m. to tell Governor Rauner he must sign HB40. We want to deliver an important statement to him: We are standing up for reproductive rights for[Read More…]
Theology On Tap From St. Irenaeus Meets Thursday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Theology on Tap, an opportunity for younger adults to gather to discuss Catholic matters of faith, will meet this Thursday, July 13. St. Irenaeus will focus on the “Learn It” track, where participants will join together with parishes in the community for events focusing on how “each[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 9, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Looking for a way to get rid of your old electronics, paper and other “junk” accumulating in your garage, basement, attic or other nooks and crannies while also helping the environment? The Park Forest Growing Green Recycle Fest is taking place on Saturday, July 15 from[Read More…]
Nominate Your Neighbor for the Park Forest Sustainability Award
Applications due by September 1 to the Department of Public Works, 350 Victory Drive Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 8, 2017. Nominations are now being accepted for the Park Forest Environment Commission’s Sustainability Award. Nominations accepted for any of the following including general appearance of property, rain barrels, rain gardens, raised planter[Read More…]
Park Forest Health Department Nurses Plus Offering School Physicals
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 8, 2017. The Park Forest Health Department Nurses Plus, 350 Victory Drive in DownTown Park Forest, is once again offering affordable school physicals required for children entering preschool, kindergarten, sixth grade, and ninth grade. Physical exams are conducted by a family nurse practitioner. Dates available are: July[Read More…]
