Music and fun return to Park Forest with Main Street Nights. A full line-up of events will entertain on Wednesday evenings from June 8 through August 3.
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All Bets Are Off: Federal Gun Control Now
All bets are off. As of this writing, 18 children and 3 adults are dead in a Texas mass shooting. I got to be 59 today. 18 children in Texas will never see that.
Park Forest to Host a TWO-DAY Pride Celebration
The Village of Park Forest will host a two-day Pride Weekend Celebration this summer. There will be held on Friday, June 10, and an outdoor family day on Saturday, June 11.
GSU Commencement 2022: We’re Back (in person)
The concert band sounded with a sharp and joyous note that cut through the air with precision, and the fanfare that followed marked the beginning of Governors State University’s (GSU) 2022 Commencement ceremony.
Rep. Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Clinical Trial Diversity Act
Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL), Chair of the CBC Health Braintrust, introduced the bipartisan NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act to increase the diversity of participants in all National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded trials.
Park Forest Library Announces June Events
In addition to their normal selection, the Park Forest Public Library is offering patrons a free book in June, as well as opportunities to participate in book club discussions and a virtual presentation from an award-winning chef.
Rep. Kelly Votes to Improve Access to Baby Formula
Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL) helped pass two bills that will improve families’ access to infant formula, ensure every baby has the nutrition they need to live and develop, and prevent this crisis from happening again.
Chicago Heights Man Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Federal Prison for Threatening Violence at 2021 Presidential Inauguration
A Chicago Heights man was sentenced Tuesday to more than three years in federal prison for sending a series of threatening phone calls to various members of the United States Congress.
President Preckwinkle Announces Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot. The pilot is the nation’s largest publicly funded guaranteed income initiative.
South Suburban College to Host Cook County Career Connect Free Hiring & Resource Fair on May 24
South Suburban College (SSC) will host the Cook County Career Connector Hiring & Resource Fair on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kindig Performing Arts Center.
