Pictured from Left to Right: Rob Smagacz of Calumet City as Saul, Pat Nevins of Homewood as Auggie, Michelle Castellanos of Lansing as Smitty, Kevin Hathaway of Park Forest as Lou (on ladder), Laura Tiemens of South Holland as Violet, Charlie Furtek of Lansing as Billy, Heather Young of Chicago[Read More…]
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IL Speaker Madigan: House Expands Federal Funds Spending Plan to Include Disaster Relief, Assistance for Elderly and Other Essential Programs
Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 11, 2015. Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan on Tuesday announced the House’s plan to make sure that programs serving children with disabilities and life-saving cancer screenings are included in a plan to spend federal dollars while lawmakers continue to push for a balanced approach to the state[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Leads Call for Investigation into Sex-Trafficking Site Backpage.com
Members of Congress Send Letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch Requesting DOJ Investigation of Backpage Practices CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2015. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), along with U.S. Senators Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Ann Wagner (R-Mo.), Diane Black (R-Tenn.) and Marsha[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Join Community Members to Break Ground on Eleanor Boat House in Bridgeport
South side boat house is fourth of its kind in the city CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson, Alderman Danny Solis and Chicago Park District General Superintendent Michael P. Kelly joined members of the Bridgeport community to break ground on Eleanor boat house, the fourth boat[Read More…]
ACCESS Family Health Society to Hold Summer Community Health Fair on August 15
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2015. In recognition of National Health Center Week, ACCESS Family Health Society invites the entire community to stop by ACCESS’ Family Health Society Summer Community Health Fair, featuring honored guest U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly. The fair will be held on Saturday, August 15th, from 10 a.m. to[Read More…]
Ryan Edwards Dies in Canadian National Switching Accident
HOMEWOOD–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2015. Ryan D. Edwards, 27, of Schererville, Ind. was fatally injured July 25 while performing switching operations at Canadian National Markham Yard in Homewood, Ill. Edwards (Local 1299 of Schererville, Ind.) hired out in August of 2011. Throughout his carer with the railroad, Edwards worked as an intermodal[Read More…]
City of Chicago partners with mRelief to Help Parents Determine Eligibility for Early Childhood Programs
In partnership with Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Early Learning Portal, 1871-based mRelief launches Early Learning Finder to help low-income parents navigate Chicago’s 700+ early learning sites. CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2015. On August 8, 2015 mRelief will launch the Early Learning Finder that helps parents determine eligibility for early childhood[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 10, 2015
Tickets are available for the August 22 fundraiser at Balmoral Park Racetrack benefitting the Park Forest Health Department. (Photo: Balmoral Park) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2015. One of the things I miss about the south suburbs is enjoying an evening with my friends watching the harness racing at Balmoral Park[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Donnelly Introduce Legislation to Encourage Investments in Small Businesses
SBIC Advisers Relief Act Will Reduce Burdensome Regulation and Costs for Small Businesses Nationwide; SBICs Help Provide Financing to More Than 300 Illinois Businesses WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2015. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) this week introduced legislation that helps small businesses by encouraging investments in Small Business Investment[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Department Of Streets And Sanitation Announce City Has Responded To More Than 1,700 Tree Emergencies Caused By Weekend Storms
Forestry Crews To Now Redirect Efforts To Pick Up Storm Debris Along Parkways CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation forestry crews have successfully responded to the more than 1,700 “tree emergencies,” or downed trees and branches, that resulted from the severe[Read More…]
