Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Wishing all our Dads a very Happy Father’s Day. And if you’re still trying to figure out what to give your dad on this special occasion, consider writing him a card expressing some of the things you love and admire about him. Nothing mushy. Just tell[Read More…]
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Documentary Film ‘From the Ashes’ to be Screened at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church on Friday, June 23
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 17, 2017. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest, will screen the documentary movie ‘From the Ashes’ on Friday, June 23 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the film. ‘From the Ashes’ looks at Americans across the country as they wrestle[Read More…]
Ahead of Father’s Day, UNICEF Cites Critical Role Fathers Play in Early Childhood Learning
A physiotherapist from Lira, Uganda, plays with his 22-month-old son outside their residence at a hospital compound in Napak, Karamoja, eastern Uganda. Photo: UNICEF/Ose NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 June 2017 – A majority of children aged between three- and four-years-old in 74 countries, or about 40 million, have fathers who do not[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Secures Private and Public Funding for a Mega-Recreation Facility at Addams Park
Exelon Corporation, sister agencies and private donors provide $25 million in funding for 100,000 square foot recreational facility in Chicago’s Near West Side community CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District leadership and Exelon President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Crane announced yesterday $25 million in diversified funding[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Calls Lawmakers Back to Springfield to Pass Compromise Balanced Budget Plan
Compromise Plan Includes Property Tax Relief, Job Creation, Term Limits and Spending Caps SPRINGFIED –(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2017. One day after House and Senate Republicans unveiled a compromise balanced budget plan to end the budget impasse, Governor Bruce Rauner today called lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day special session from[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Announce New Funding for Public Indoor Track Facility at Gately Park
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District leadership announced today new funding to support the construction of the indoor track facility at Gately Park, located at 744 E 103rd St. The Gately Indoor Track & Field Facility will enhance recreational opportunities in Chicago’s Pullman and Roseland communities[Read More…]
Statement from Speaker Madigan on Resolution of Governor’s Budget Crisis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2017. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement, Thursday: “We have stated unequivocally that a resolution to the governor’s budget crisis—which has resulted in eight credit downgrades and tripled the state’s debt—must be our top priority. Wherever we can compromise with the governor without[Read More…]
Rallies Planned Across Country for Violence Survivor Neha Rastogi on Thursday, June 15
Multi-city rallies planned for Thursday, June 15 will amplify Rastogi’s call for accountability and justice for all gender-based violence survivors CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2017. On Thursday, June 15, National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) will organize rallies in Chicago and New York City in coordination with a locally organized[Read More…]
Parents of Students Exposed to Lead in School, Others, Call on Rauner to End Impasse
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—June 14, 2017. Parents worried their children could be exposed to lead in public school drinking water, and residents who may be unable to heat and cool their homes during extreme weather were among the citizens calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner to end his 700-day budget impasse Wednesday at[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins Intervention to Protect the Rights of Students in U.S. Department of Education Lawsuit
Attorneys General Defend Protections for Students Victimized by For-Profit Schools Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 14, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined a coalition of nine attorneys general in filing a motion to intervene in a lawsuit to prevent critical student protections from being dismantled. The case – California Association of Private[Read More…]
