SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2016. Frigid temperatures predicted to cause icy roads and the official start of winter coming soon, the Illinois Department of Transportation reminds you to visit www.gettingaroundillinois.com for updated Illinois road conditions before heading out. Available on your computer and mobile device by clicking the “Winter Road Conditions”[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest for the Week of December 11, 2016
Source: http://grandeprairiechoral.org/ Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Grande Prairie Singers, directed by Jo Rodenburg, will open its 40th season of sharing its passion for singing with its annual ‘Winterlude’ concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 11 at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Matteson. This family friendly holiday show features a[Read More…]
Park Forest First Responders Mull Crisis Preparedness with Tabletop Exercise
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2016. A host of area first responders took part in a tabletop exercise at Park Forest’s Freedom Hall Wednesday morning to discuss best practices in response to crisis situations. The three-hour-long meeting led by Deputy Chief Christopher Mannino of the Park Forest Police Department and Deputy Chief[Read More…]
Spartans (3-3) Squander Big Lead, Drop ESCC Opener To St. Viator In 2 OT
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic couldn’t stand the prosperity of an early 10-0 lead and 13-point advantage in the second quarter. Even a five-point lead in the second overtime, as the Spartans dropped their ESCC opener at St. Viator on Friday, 70-69. Nineteen turnovers were the culprit, as Marian fell to[Read More…]
Garrison Keillor: ‘He Will Never Be My President’—Here’s Why
MINNESOTA–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2016 By Leslie Salzillo Entertainer, author and beloved NPR radio personality Garrison Keillor has had plenty to say about Donald Trump during and after Election Day. On November 10, an article about Keillor’s Washington Post op-ed went viral. Keillor wrote — with disgust: “Raw ego and proud illiteracy have won out, and a severely[Read More…]
National Education Association on the Anniversary of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
It’s time to demand the change that helps our students WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 09, 2016 – One year ago on December 10th the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law. ESSA provides an opportunity to ensure the students most in need get what will help them succeed, and delivers[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Recognized by City of Chicago for Innovative Project of the Year in Energy Savings
Paul Matthews, assistant vice president of Campus Planning and Operations, accepts the Innovative Project of the Year award from City of Chicago Deputy Mayor Steve Koch (left) and City of Chicago Chief Sustainability Officer Chris Wheat. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2016. Roosevelt University has received the city of Chicago’s Innovative Project of[Read More…]
Chicagoland Alert: Medical Examiner Reports Deaths from Powerful Opioids
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed two recent deaths due to powerful opioids never before seen in Cook County. The office has confirmed that a 46-year-old Chicago man died Sept. 10 from a lethal combination of fentanyl analogs, which are not pharmaceutical-grade drugs like those administered by medical[Read More…]
If You are an Immigrant or Know Someone Who is, Plan to Attend the “Know Your Rights” Workshop on December 11
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2016. With the election of Donald Trump as our next president, our neighbors who are immigrants are understandably very concerned about their future in our nation. It is imperative that they, and everyone who is concerned about them, are fully aware of their constitutional rights and what to[Read More…]
Patricia Moore Named Park Forest Business Person of the Year
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Local arts enthusiast Patricia Moore is the Sam Montella Business Person of the Year for 2016. Park Forest Economic Development Advisory Group (EDAG) Chairman Phillip Perkins made the announcement at the Park Forest Board of Trustees meeting at Village Hall on November 28. Moore, a local area product[Read More…]
