Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that the Richton Park and Riverdale fire departments were each awarded federal grants from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program. “Providing our firefighters with the best equipment and protective gear helps keep them safe as they risk their lives to save[Read More…]
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Prairie State College Dental Hygiene Program Promotes ‘Healthy Smiles’ During Annual Event
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 20215. Prairie State College recently hosted the 2015 Healthy Smiles Day on campus. Healthy Smiles Day provides children from a local elementary school with free dental care. During the event, the PSC dental hygiene students and faculty saw 84 children, ranging from first through eighth grade, providing[Read More…]
2015 Bulldogs Baseball and Basketball Camps Coming to South Holland this Summer
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2015. The South Suburban College Basketball and Baseball Programs are currently accepting registrations for their summer camps in June. The Bulldogs will host two camps–a Championship Shooting Camp from Monday, June 22nd through Thursday, June 25th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., and a Championship Basketball[Read More…]
2015 Main Street Nights Summer Entertainment Series
Chicago Soul Review headlines Main Street Nights on June 10. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—The Village of Park Forest is sponsoring free entertainment in downtown Park Forest for seven weeks this summer. The family oriented Main Street Nights features local and regional entertainers on stage in the Village Green located[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 1, 2015
Winnebago Park. Take a stroll! (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2015. Park Forest staff are gearing up for another hot, busy summer at the Park Forest Aqua Center. Through Saturday, June 6, take advantage of early bird registration rates and save. Visit the Park Forest Aqua Center June[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest Seeks Nominations for Good Egg Award
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2015. The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations is looking for people who have gone beyond the call of duty for the Good Egg Award. The award honors youth and adults who have made an extraordinary commitment to improving the quality of life in their communities[Read More…]
Statement from Union Pacific Railroad Re: Attorney General Madigan’s Lawsuit/Injunction for Champaign County Oil Spill
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 30, 2015. Mark Davis, spokesperson for Union Pacific Railroad issued the following statement regarding the lawsuit/injunction filed today by Attorney General Lisa Madigan: “Union Pacific Railroad’s environmental remediation team has been working since the incident occurred on May 2. Union Pacific makes it a priority to be good stewards[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Files Lawsuit, Injunction Against Union Pacific Railroad for Champaign County Oil Spill
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a lawsuit and a motion for preliminary injunction in Champaign County Circuit Court against Delaware-based Union Pacific Railroad Company after a southbound train spilled diesel fuel near the village of Sidney earlier this month. The lawsuit and motion seek to[Read More…]
President Obama Proclaims June as LGBT Pride Month
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2015 – The federal government, including the Department of Defense, is leading by example to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender citizens “are judged by the quality of their work, not by who they love,” President Barack Obama said in his statement issued today proclaiming June as[Read More…]
Cook County Leaders Vow to Reform Juvenile System at Roosevelt University Forum
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 29, 2015. On the heels of release of a Roosevelt University study proposing major reform of the Cook County Juvenile Justice system, top county leaders vowed in May during a Town Hall Forum at the University to work collaboratively for real change. Cook County Board President Ton Preckwinkle (in[Read More…]
