Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Park Forest entrepreneurs at GKC Wheel of Crafts will host a pancreatic cancer awareness charity event and block party to benefit Sherry Floyd-Radanovich on Saturday, September 10. Sherry, a 15-year Park Forest resident, is a breast cancer survivor and is now battling pancreatic cancer. Both she and[Read More…]
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League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area to Host Fall Potluck Supper Meeting on Wednesday, September 14
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 3, 2016. As the days of summer are quickly dwindling, it is a sure sign that it is time for the League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area fall potluck supper meeting. This year the potluck meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 14at 6:00 pm[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky: On Labor Day Let’s Give American Workers A Raise
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2016 “This Labor Day, I am happy to join in celebrating American workers, the driving force of our powerful economy. Throughout our country’s history, progress has only come through the hard work and gumption of our unrivaled labor force. Today, teachers, builders, health care professionals, caretakers, emergency[Read More…]
Georgetown University Shares Slavery, Memory, and Reconciliation Report, Racial Justice Steps
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2016. Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia announced next steps in the university’s ongoing process to acknowledge and respond to its historical ties to the institution of slavery. In sharing the report and recommendations of the Working Group on Slavery, Memory, and Reconciliation, DeGioia said that the[Read More…]
Park Forest Art Fair Celebrates its 61st Year
This is a user-submitted story. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Boasting a rich history and wealth of gifted artists, along with status as one of the Southland’s most valued annual treasures, the Park Forest Art Fair, sponsored by Tall Grass Arts Association (TGAA), in September celebrates its 61st year, Sept. 17 and[Read More…]
Rauner Administration Announces End to IDOT Patronage Hiring Scandal
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2016. Governor Bruce Rauner announced yesterday the state has reached a conclusion in the IDOT patronage hiring scandal that began under previous administrations. IDOT gave the remaining staff assistants layoff notices today. “Our administration has put an end to the illegal patronage hiring that started under Blagojevich[Read More…]
Happy 50th Anniversary Star Trek (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2016 In recognition of Star Trek’s 50th anniversary NASA wishes the entire Star Trek family a happy anniversary. Thanks for the inspiration, Live long and prosper. #StarTrek50 For more information visit: http://www.nasa.gov/startrek Source: http://nasa.gov
Remarks by The First Lady, Nick Cannon and Seth Meyers in a Discussion with Howard University Students
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016 – 2:50 P.M. EDT MR. MEYERS: How are you guys doing today? You all look fantastic. I really appreciate this. So I want to bring out who’s joining me, our guests today. And what we did is we took all the names of every Howard freshman[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Calls on FBI to Assist with Cyberattack on Illinois Voter Information
Cyberattack on Personal Information of Nearly 90,000 Suspected to be of Foreign Origin WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today sent a letter to FBI Director James B. Comey following a cyberattack on personal information on nearly 90,000 Illinois voters. The letter calls on the FBI[Read More…]
Senator Durbin, Rep. Jan Schakowsky Call for Increased Resources for Mental Health Services on College Campuses
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016. As students head back to school at colleges and universities across the country, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09) today discussed their legislation to improve mental health services on college campuses. The Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act would make[Read More…]
