Project Will Build Chicago’s Third Tallest Building and Create Thousands of Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined the Magellan Development Group and the Beijing-based Wanda Group to announce that the 95-story Vista Tower is set to break ground this summer. Designed by award-winning architect and Chicago native[Read More…]
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Rep. Gutiérrez Continues Mobilization Work as Latino Citizenship Surges
“Citizenship and civic participation are just hot right now.” Chicago –(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2016. Today, Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez participated in a citizenship event hosted by the Mexican consulate in Chicago and by local organizations participating in the New American Democracy Campaign (http://bit.ly/NADCHomeENG | http://bit.ly/NADCHomeESP). The Congressman spoke to volunteers[Read More…]
Sitting Down With Krystal Okeke, Park Forest’s Own Ms. Illinois USA Universal 2016
Vote for Krystal here: pageantvote.net/pageants/586/contestants/4476. You may vote once a day. Krystal Okeke invites you to follow her journey on Facebook also. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Ms. Illinois USA Universal 2016, Krystal Okeke, is one of Park Forest’s very own. And her 8-month-three-weeks old daughter, Kleopatra Vargas, is Baby Miss Illinois[Read More…]
Navy Pier And Mayor Emanuel Announce First-Ever Hotel On The Pier
First Hospitality Group to Develop Hotel as Part of Navy Pier’s Centennial Vision; Project will be Completed in 2018 and Create 500 Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Navy Pier, Inc. President and CEO Marilynn Gardner yesterday announced that, for the first time ever, a hotel will be[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week for the May 1 through May 22, 2016 Period
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2016. Summer can’t be far behind as the Park Forest Farmers’ Market will open on Saturday, May 7. Since 1974, the Park Forest Farmers’ Market has been connecting area residents with local farmers, food vendors and businesses. The Market hosts 22 full spaces with a variety[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse Proudly Presents Anne Hills on May 14 (Video)
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2016. Edgar’s Place Coffee House will proudly present musician Anne Hills on Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place Coffee House is located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. Anne Hills has become one of the better known[Read More…]
Award-Winning Chicago Shakespeare Theater Brings ‘Twelfth Night’ to Chicago Heights Stage
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) is welcoming the Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) to the college to perform “Short Shakespeare! Twelfth Night,” at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 3, in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium, located on the PSC main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago[Read More…]
Senators Wyden, Merkley Urge Education Secretary to Provide Full Debt Relief to Defrauded Student Borrowers
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016. U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., today urged Secretary of Education Dr. John King to create strong protections and a streamlined path to debt relief for student loan borrowers in the Department’s forthcoming “borrower defense” rule. The Oregon senators joined 41 colleagues[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District and CARA Announce Free Community Runs in Neighborhood Parks
1 mile and 5K runs to begin May 21 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) today announced ‘Go Run, a free series of organized and timed 1 mile and 5K community runs in neighborhood parks across the city. It[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Provisions to Protect Servicemembers, Cut Government Waste and Support Illinois Jobs Included in National Defense Authorization Act
Congresswoman also championed provisions to protect military children from discrimination and to improve oversight and accountability in the world’s most expensive weapons system Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016. This week, Iraq War Veteran and House Armed Services Committee Member Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) voted to support the FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act[Read More…]
