Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2016. The Park Forest Senior Commission is hosting a community safety presentation on Thursday, March 3 beginning at 1 p.m. at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street in DownTown Park Forest. The will feature speakers from the Park Forest Fire Department, the Park Forest Police[Read More…]
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Early Voting Begins February 29 at Park Forest Village Hall
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2016. Cook County residents may cast an early ballot at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, or at any of the County’s sites. A complete list of voting locations can be found at: http://www.cookcountyclerk.com/elections/pages/default.aspx. Early voting takes place February 29 to March 14, from 9[Read More…]
Park Forest Vehicle Sticker Sales, Animal Registration Begins March 1
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2016. Park Forest vehicle stickers for the 2016-2017 year go on sale March 1. Vehicle stickers must be displayed prior to May 1 on all vehicles registered with the State of Illinois with a Park Forest address, even if that vehicle is not located in Park[Read More…]
Justice Department Fact Sheet: The Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program Protects Consumers and Taxpayers by Combating Health Care Fraud
The Affordable Care Act Has Helped the Government Fight Fraud, Strengthen Health Insurance Programs, Protect Consumers, and Save Taxpayer Dollars Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. The Obama Administration is committed to reducing fraud, waste, and abuse across the government. Since 2010, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Alderman Michael Scott Jr. and North Lawndale Seniors Launch Construction of New Affordable Apartment Project
Complex Will Provide More Than 100 New Units of Affordable Senior Housing and Support Services; Part of Comprehensive Effort to Revitalize North Lawndale Neighborhood CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th) today joined North Lawndale seniors and community leaders to start construction on a new[Read More…]
Reps. Quigley, Gutiérrez, Schakowsky Introduce Fair Day in Court for Kids Act
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016. Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Luis Gutiérrez (IL-04) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) introduced the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act, which will ensure that children and vulnerable individuals in immigration proceedings have access to counsel and receive legal orientation about their rights and responsibilities[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Hang Up on Phony IRS Scams
Phone Scammers Posing as IRS Officials Attempt to Con Illinois Residents Into Sending Money Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2016. In response to a recent increase in consumer complaints, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinois residents to a renewed phone scam in which callers pose as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officials[Read More…]
BYP100 Chicago Disrupts Police Task Force Meeting Demanding Justice for Rekia Boyd
Image Credit: Kelly Hayes (Twitter) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2016 – On Thursday, February 25th, the Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) Chicago Chapter disrupted the Police Task Force meeting calling it a public relations stunt by the Mayor. BYP100 members and allies, Assata’s Daughters and Fearless Leading the Youth (F.L.Y.), made it[Read More…]
#FedUpFriday: Chicago Public School Students to Rally Against Budget Cuts Today at Thompson Center
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2015 — Students from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) all over the city will rally today, Friday, February 26th, at the Thompson Center, 100 W Randolph St, at 4:30 PM. Students are gathering together in solidarity with those at schools most harshly affected by the announced cuts to[Read More…]
Odds of a Perfect NCAA Bracket are Near Impossible: DePaul University Mathematician
According to Bergen, “It would be more likely for Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry to hit 414 free throws in a row than it would be to pick a perfect bracket by guessing.” (Image courtesy of DePaul University) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. The odds of picking a perfect[Read More…]
