Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2015. As old man winter howls down from the north and blankets Thorn Creek Woods with a layer of snow, the hardy birds and mammals tuck themselves into the nooks of trees and bed down amongst fallen leaves. Hikers wear extra layers of clothes and are[Read More…]
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‘Animals in Winter: Dreams of Spring’ at Thorn Creek Woods on February 8
Registration required by Friday, February 6 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2015. Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year with creatures living in Thorn Creek Woods at ‘Animals in Winter: Dreams of Spring’ on Sunday, February 8, 1-3 p.m. How do these animals survive winter’s chills? What adaptations have they developed to[Read More…]
HRC Highlights Illinois’s LGBT Protections, Laws and Legislative Proposals in Inaugural National Report
New Report Reveals that Equal Treatment Remains Out of Reach for LGBT Americans in Most States – Discrimination Continues Even With Marriage Equality WASHINGTON-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, in partnership with the Equality Federation, today released its first[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement Against the Continued Republican War on Women
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2015. “House Republicans planned to vote on the ‘Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act,’ this week, which proposed a 20-week abortion ban. However, Republican women and their supporters strongly opposed it, so it was not called for a vote. I believe that was a great moment, but[Read More…]
It’s Not Too Late to Register for Spring – Late Start Classes Coming to South Suburban College in February
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2015. Registration for the 2015 Spring Semester at South Suburban College is still in progress for a wide range of “Late Start” classes. Current and prospective students are encouraged to register soon for these 12-week courses, set to begin February 9th and later. Prospective students should[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Nominates 24 High School Seniors to Military Academies
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly today nominated 24 high school students from her district for admission to United States Military Academies. “I am proud to nominate these outstanding young men and women for admission to some of America’s finest colleges,” Rep. Kelly said. “I admire their commitment to[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Advocacy Group Runs Ad in USA Today Announcing 3rd Annual Conference in Washington DC, March 27-31
Americans for Safe Access hosts scientists, patients, doctors, advocates, lawyers, and policymakers in effort to advance health policy reforms Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2015. The country’s leading medical marijuana advocacy group, Americans for Safe Access (ASA), formally announced its third annual Unity Conference, “Wellness is Winning: Advancing Evidence Based Medical[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Calls on Gov. Rauner to Greenlight Southland Projects
Leads letter signed by 36 bi-partisan Southland officials urging support for Third Airport, Illiana MATTESON –(ENEWSPF)—January 21, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) today sent a letter to Governor Bruce Rauner urging him to greenlight several Southland infrastructure projects, including the Third Airport and the Illiana Expressway, to help bolster Illinois’[Read More…]
2015 Chicago Women’s Conference & Expo Coming to South Suburban College on March 13th
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL– (ENEWSPF)—January 21, 2015. South Suburban College (SSC) proudly announces Gia Claire as the Keynote Speaker for the 2015 Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 13th located at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland, Illinois. This year’s theme “Getting it All Together” marks the 7th annual event[Read More…]
Village Board Passes Resolution Honoring Retiring Police Chief Clifford Butz
Park Forest-(ENEWSPF)- Last night at the Village Board meeting, a resolution honoring Chief Clifford Butz was read by Mayor John Ostenburg. Chief Butz is retiring at the end of January with over 32 years of service to the Park Forest Police Department, and 35 total years in law enforcement. Throughout[Read More…]
