Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 2, 2017. There will be plenty of fun, music and fireworks at Park Forest’s July 4th events. Why get stuck in traffic when you can experience the 4th in your own back yard? Schedule of Events: 6 p.m. The July 4th parade route will start at Main[Read More…]
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Signs Springfield Finally Moving To A Budget
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In a sign that there finally might be some movement toward a resolution for the budget crisis in Illinois, House Speaker Michael Madigan said in a Statement Saturday he will bring a “revenue package” to a vote Sunday. Earlier, Speaker Madigan had said he would not allow such[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 2, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Independence Day in Park Forest has been one of the most popular community celebrations for years. This year’s fun begins on Tuesday, July 4 at 6 p.m. with the annual parade. The parade begins at the corner of Main Street and Orchard Drive and proceeds north[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Public Health Launch Playstreets 2017
PlayStreets offers more than 150 events throughout the City, engage children and families in physical activity and play CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) kicked off PlayStreets 2017 today, announcing that the City of Chicago will host more than 150 special PlayStreets[Read More…]
State of Illinois Ordered to Increase Monthly Payments for Healthcare
Payments are essential to sustain access to care during the budget impasse, even if other state priorities suffer CHICAGO—(ENNEWSPF)—June 30, 2017. In the face of the State of Illinois’s ongoing budget impasse, a federal court today ordered the state to substantially increase monthly outlays to pay bills for healthcare provided[Read More…]
Statement from IL House Speaker Madigan On Passing a Balanced Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2017. Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Friday: “The work of the governor and General Assembly is clearly not done. As a result, the House will remain in session. While we’ve made progress on solving the governor’s budget crisis, we are not done. We[Read More…]
Radogno To Resign From Illinois Senate
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) has announced that she was resigning her position as Senate Republican Leader and Senator from the 41st District effective close of business on July 1, 2017 – the start of the new fiscal year. “It has truly been an honor to represent the 41st[Read More…]
Uprighting Semi-truck, Trailer: Fire Department Report June 18-24, 2017
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Fire Department responded to simultaneous accidents last Tuesday. One involved an accident at Sauk Trail and Peach Street, the other involved uprighting a semi-truck and trailer which was blown over by high winds in University Park. Details follow below. The total responses for the[Read More…]
IL GOP Leader Durkin Continues Clarifying Priorities
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin continued clarifying priorities of the House Republicans. The state faces another alarming lack-of-budget deadline with July only two days away. With no budget in place, the credit rating of the good state of Illinois will likely be reduced to junk status. Leader[Read More…]
Park Forest Growing Green Recycle Fest on Saturday, July 15
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2017. The Park Forest Growing Green Recycle Fest will take place on Saturday, July 15 from 8 a.m. to noon in DownTown Park Forest at the Intersection of Main Street and Cunningham Lane — adjacent to the Park Forest Farmers’ Market. Recycle your television ($10 for[Read More…]
