DePaul University is opening a dedicated space at 1871, Chicago’s prestigious entrepreneurial technology hub. (Photo by Carol Hughes) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2016. With a commitment to innovation, quality education and providing real-world experiences to students, DePaul University is opening a dedicated space at 1871, Chicago’s prestigious entrepreneurial technology hub.[Read More…]
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Chicago Mayor Emanuel and Cook County Board President Preckwinkle Launch Industrial Growth Zones Program
New Initiative to Attract Industrial Businesses, Accelerate Job Growth and Drive Neighborhood Investment CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today launched an unprecedented effort to generate new industrial investment in Chicagoland neighborhoods. The Industrial Growth Zones program will accelerate neighborhood development in seven[Read More…]
Illinois Agencies Announce Coordinated Mosquito Reduction Strategy
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2016. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Director Alec Messina and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. yesterday announced a plan to reduce the threat of mosquito-borne diseases in Illinois, like West Nile virus and Zika virus, by removing used tires[Read More…]
Prairie State College Partners with Chicago Heights and Park Forest to Honor Vietnam Veterans
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, Washington, DC CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—July 18, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) is honoring Vietnam veterans in November 2016, as a part of the nation’s ongoing 50th Vietnam War Commemoration. In partnership with the City of Chicago Heights and the Village of Park Forest, PSC is hosting a[Read More…]
Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth: Students Deserve Better than Lead-Contaminated Water at Schools
Congresswoman’s new proposal would protect children while helping public schools remove lead from their water fountains and sinks Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) today introduced legislation to protect schoolchildren nationwide from lead poisoning by improving testing and monitoring procedures in schools as well as helping school districts[Read More…]
Income Inequality Leads Millennials to Start Families Before Marriage
Baltimore, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2016. Rising income inequality, and the resulting scarcity of certain types of jobs, is a key reason a growing number of young Americans are having babies before getting married. Andrew Cherlin A study led by Johns Hopkins University sociologist Andrew J. Cherlin is the first to trace[Read More…]
Representatives Robin Kelly, Himes Reach Out to Business Leaders to Help Fight Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2016. Today, Representatives Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) and Jim Himes (CT-04) led more than 40 Representatives in sending a letter to the CEOs of the Fortune 100 outlining opportunities for the business community to help decrease gun violence. Nearly 3,000 Americans have died from gun[Read More…]
MidSummer MADNESS Comes to Park Forest on Wednesday, July 20
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Wednesday, July 20, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Village of Park Forest’s Economic Development and Planning Department will hold the 6th Annual Midsummer Madness. Stroll through Park Forest’s DownTown business district and increase your chances at winning more than 20 prizes. All the while,[Read More…]
Rich South Principal McGrone To Address PF People of Faith
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Principal Michael McGrone of Rich South High School will address the monthly faith and prayer meeting of “Park Forest Peace Talks,” on Wednesday, July 20, at 7:00 p.m. The gathering meets at St. Ireneaus Church, 78 Cherry Street, Park Forest. The Peace Talks series is an ecumenical and interfaith[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 17, 2016
Ravisloe Country Club, Homewood, IL Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Note well, Park Forest: the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) is presenting summer concerts set against Ravisloe Country Club’s gorgeous Gilded Age architecture. Ravisloe Country Club is located at 18231 South Park Avenue in Homewood. On Wednesday, July 20th you’ll want to put[Read More…]
