Innovative Funding Solution Addresses Local Needs, Strengthens Regional Economy JOLIET –(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2016. Governor Bruce Rauner joined IDOT Secretary Randy Blankenhorn, area officials and business leaders to announce an agreement between the state, local governments and CenterPoint Properties. This agreement includes building a new Houbolt Road bridge linking Interstate 80[Read More…]
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The League of Women Voters, Park Forest Area to Host Summer Breakfast Meeting on July 27
Park Forest, Il—(ENEWSPF)—July 12, 2016. Please join The League of Women Voters, Park Forest Area for the Summer Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday, July 27th at 9:00am at the home of Mary Lubertozzi, 3434 Attica Road in Olympia Fields. Weather permitting, we are meeting in the garden so please bring a[Read More…]
IL House Republican Leader Jim Durkin Welcomes State Rep. David Welter
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- House Republican Leader Jim Durkin issued a statement Monday regarding the appointment of David Welter to the Illinois General Assembly. Welter was appointed by the 75th Legislative District Appointment Committee to fill the term of former State Representative John Anthony, according to the Morris Herald News. The statement follows:[Read More…]
Emily Aguirre Receives Kenneth W. Kramer Scholarship
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John Ostenburg presented 2016 Southland College Preparatory Charter High School graduate Emily Aguirre with the Kenneth W. Kramer Scholarship. The presentation was made prior to Monday’s meeting of the village board. Ms. Aguirre plans to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the fall where[Read More…]
Amtrak and Partners Announce Design Team for Chicago Union Station
Global interdisciplinary consulting and design services firm Arup brings extensive experience in rail service redevelopment to project CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2016. The restoration of Chicago Union Station took a significant step forward today, as Amtrak, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago area transportation leaders from Metra, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and CPS Announce New Initiatives To Help Seniors Transition To and Through College
With more students graduating college-bound than ever before, CPS is implementing new programming to prepare them for the next phase of their education CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2016. With more CPS students graduating high school and attending college than ever before, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Chief Education Officer[Read More…]
Reps. Kelly and Gutiérrez Appeal to Loretta Lynch for Help on Violence, Police Issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2016. After a week of national tragedy including citizens killed by police and police killed by citizens, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) and Rep. Robin L. Kelly (D-IL) released a letter they wrote Friday to Attorney General Loretta Lynch asking her to help lead an[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 10, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 10, 2016. Each year, the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University presents more than 50 performances offering diverse, high quality and affordable cultural and arts education experiences to more than 60,000 people. The Center offers national touring acts, Chicago-based artists and community and academic theatre.[Read More…]
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Statement on the Dallas Shootings and the Ongoing Violence in America
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2016. Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement in the wake of the killing of five police officers and the wounding of several others in Dallas, Texas: “Our nation is grieving today. “I join the friends and families of the brave police officers killed[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Recent National Events
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2016 “All of America woke up this morning to the horror of police officers being ambushed in Dallas, and our hearts go out to the victims and their families. It is a tragedy that follows two other shocking shootings in Baton Rouge and in Minneapolis. As a country[Read More…]
