Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Continuing her efforts to save taxpayer dollars by reducing Cook County’s real estate footprint, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced plans to consolidate two County warehouses during 2017 that will create an estimated annual operating savings of $1.46 million. The plan will reduce the County’s footprint by[Read More…]
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Election Judges Needed In Suburban Cook County
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr encourages suburban Cook County voters to serve their communities and earn some money by working as election judges and equipment managers in the November 8, 2016 Presidential Election. The need is especially great among Cook County’s north and northwest suburbs. “This being a very highly[Read More…]
Fire Department To Celebrate Fire Prevention Week In October
Annual Memorial Service And Twilight Parade, Open House, Highlight Week Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Fire Department is readying for this year’s celebration of Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 9 through October 15. The PFFD will host the 36th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Parade on Thursday, October 13. This[Read More…]
Fall Arrives at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Thorn Creek Nature Center has prepared the trail for your fall adventures. Wednesday Morning Walkers can enjoy the early autumn delights on these leisurely (or brisk – take your choice) trail walks. The group walks on Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Trails can be wet or muddy, so please[Read More…]
Is Somebunny Missing A Wascally Wabbit?
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police posted a notice on the department’s Facebook page regarding a “wascally wabbit,” a bunny rabbit that apparently hopped away. The officer who wrote the notice had some fun: If somebunny is missing their pet rabbit, found on the 100 block of Forest Blvd., Bugs[Read More…]
Muzicnet Band at the Park Forest Farmers’ Market Saturday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Muzicnet Band will be at the Park Forest Farmers’ Market on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There will be line dancing and an Open Mic. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Looking for music lessons? This story was supplied by[Read More…]
Cook County Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) recently awarded the Cook County Department of Budget and Management Services its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award in recognition of the County’s determined efforts to exercise budgeting best practices, according to a press release from Cook County Board[Read More…]
Catholic Priest Charged With Possession Of Child Pornography
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago Roman Catholic Priest has been charged with possession of child pornography after authorities discovered images and videos of child pornography recovered from his place of residence within the Archdiocese of Chicago, according to the Office of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez. Octavio Munoz, 40, is charged[Read More…]
The Damage Done: How Illinois Is Unravelling Its Human Services
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois budget impasse has been a disaster for the state’s human service infrastructure. The most respected and prominent human service providers are being run out of our state. Entire human service programs – like homeless services and sexual assault prevention – are in danger of going extinct[Read More…]
Governor Signs Executive Order Creating New Illinois Bicentennial Commission
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governor Bruce Rauner today signed Executive Order 2016-11 to create the new Illinois Bicentennial Commission and the Governor’s Office of the Illinois Bicentennial to lead the planning for the celebration of the state’s 200th anniversary. “The Illinois Bicentennial is an incredible opportunity to celebrate Illinois’ contributions to the country[Read More…]
