Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly encourages Chicagoland residents to help bring attention to the issue of gun violence today by wearing the color orange in recognition National Gun Violence Awareness Day. “We wear orange on June 2 — what would’ve been Hadiya Pendleton’s 19th birthday — to honor[Read More…]
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposes Rule to End Payday Debt Traps
Rule Would Require Lenders to Determine Whether Consumers Have the Ability to Repay Payday, Auto Title, and Certain Other High-Cost Loans WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today proposed a rule aimed at ending payday debt traps by requiring lenders to take steps to make[Read More…]
The Center for Multicultural Communities Presents ‘Enhancing Community and Police Relations’ on Monday, June 6
Let’s Build a Spirit of Cooperation and Trust! CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2016. The Center for Multicultural Communities (CMC) will present ‘Enhancing Community and Police Relations’ program on Monday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Prairie State College Auditorium, 202 Halsted Street in Chicago Heights. Participants will hear expert presenters[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Statement on the Drew Peterson Conviction, May 31, 2016
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued a statement today and praised a Randolph County jury for finding defendant Drew Peterson guilty of solicitation of murder for hire and solicitation of murder following a six-day trial. The jury returned guilty verdicts earlier today against Peterson, 62, for a[Read More…]
A Self-professed Computer Dummy on How to Uninstall Windows 10
Eugene, Oregon—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2016. I would first like to go on record as saying that I am not very computer literate. My knowledge of computers has always been on a ‘need to know’ basis. And change is not any easy thing for me to accept – especially when the status[Read More…]
Nature Programs for Groups at Thorn Creek Nature Center Are Sponsored By Thorn Creek Audubon Society
Children discover trees- their leaves and bark and seeds Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2016. Calling all schools, home school groups, day cares, preschools, youth, adult and family groups! Nature Education Programs are offered at Thorn Creek Nature Center throughout the year where your group can discover the plants and animals[Read More…]
Prairie Sampler and Trail Workdays at Thorn Creek Nature Center on Monday, June 20
Registration required by Saturday, June 18 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2016. Get down and dirty and help Master Gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension Service care for our Prairie Sampler. Located in front of the Nature Center, the Prairie Sampler and a butterfly garden need your help with weeding,[Read More…]
Stories of our Thorn Creek Nature Center Building with Richard Stuenkel on June 12 (Video)
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2016. Thorn Creek Nature Center is housed in an historic building, originally Immanuel Lutheran Church of Matteson, Illinois built in 1862. A gothic frame country church, its notable architectural features include curved ceiling, tongue-and-groove paneling and a raised pulpit. On Sunday, June 12 at 1 p.m.[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Chamber Players Summer Concert on Friday, June 10
Registration required by Wednesday, June 8 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2016. As spring turns to summer come celebrate the woods with a concert by Ingrid Krizan and the Thorn Creek Chamber Players on Friday, June 10 at 7 p.m. at Thorn Creek Nature Center. Cellist Ingrid Krizan, bassist Julian Pat[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Nature Center Hosts Historic Farm Walk on Sunday, June 5
Registration required by Friday, June 3 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 31, 2016. Step back in time on the annual Historic Farm Walk on Sunday, June 5 from 1-3 p.m. Built in the early part of the 20th century, the farm is nestled deep within Thorn Creek Nature Preserve. Learn about the[Read More…]
