Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2016. Combat Veteran and Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) today issued the following statement regarding the administration’s announcement that homelessness among Veterans has fallen nearly 50% since 2010: “Since I recovered at Walter Reed, I’ve made serving other Veterans my mission whether in Illinois, at the VA or[Read More…]
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Tours and Lures at South Suburban College on Thursday, August 4
College Wide Open House and ‘Pokémon Go’ Campus Lure Party SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2016. Players of the popular virtual reality mobile game “Pokémon Go” will have the opportunity to try and “catch ‘em all” at South Suburban College (SSC). A lure party will coincide with our 3rd[Read More…]
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana
Illinois is now the 21st state in the nation to remove the threat of jail time for simple marijuana possession; possession of a personal amount is now considered a civil violation punishable by a fine of $100-$200, similar to a traffic ticket SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —(ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2016. Gov.[Read More…]
6 Months after ICE Raids Schaumburg Church, DHS Releases Guidelines on Enforcement Operations at Sensitive Locations
Community advocates describe new guidelines as ‘weak and toothless’ Chicago, IL — (ENEWSPF)–August 1, 2016. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released guidelines on how immigration agents conduct raids and other enforcement operations at schools, churches, and other locations considered to be “sensitive.” The new guidelines serve as a[Read More…]
‘Festival of Art’ – Annual Tall Grass Gallery Artists’ Exhibit Opens on Saturday, August 6
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 31, 2016. Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walk in DownTown Park Forest, will host its Annual Gallery Artists Exhibit ‘Festival of Art.’ The exhibit opens on August 6 and will run through September 18. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 6 from 1[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 31, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—The Park Forest Police Department invites you on Tuesday, August 2 between t p.m. and 10 p.m. to join them, along with 37 million other citizens across the country, in celebrating National Night Out Against Crime. You can organize a gathering on your block and join the community[Read More…]
AmeriCorps NCCC Volunteers Begin Six Weeks of Service in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2016. Last week, Park Forest welcomed ten volunteers from AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCCA) for a six week stay. The group will be tackling numerous service projects around town, including working at the Central Park Wetlands, various community gardens, and on bike trail projects. The[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Alumnus Finds Niche in Graduate Higher Education Enrollment
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. Jared Fritz-McCarty, a 2011 graduate of Roosevelt University’s Master’s in Vocal Performance program, didn’t take a typical career path. However, Fritz-McCarty, who is Roosevelt’s director of graduate enrollment and the new vice president for the Midwest Chapter of the National Association of Graduate Admission Professionals (NAGAP), credits[Read More…]
Bee Hives at Roosevelt University’s Schaumburg Campus to Enhance Prairie and Learning Opportunities
SCHAUMBURG–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. Two hives containing more than 60,000 honey bees have found a home on the north side of Roosevelt University’s Schaumburg Campus where they are expected to contribute to healthy growth and sustainability of the campus’s prairie and community garden. “The bees will be instrumental in cross pollinating[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Aldermen To Convene Group To Coordinate Economic Development In Neighborhoods Around Obama Presidential Center
Advisory group will solicit community feedback, ensure South Side investments are targeted and coordinated to achieve maximum impactAdvisory group will solicit community feedback, ensure South Side investments are targeted and coordinated to achieve maximum impact CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Aldermen Leslie Hairston (5th Ward), Willie Cochran (20th[Read More…]
