CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly was recently elected as a Regional Deputy Whip for the upcoming 114th Congress. Kelly will be responsible for working with House Democratic Leadership to build unity among Congressional Democrats. Her duties will include assisting with strategy, vote counting and the gathering and distribution[Read More…]
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Mayoral Candidate Dr. Amara Enyia Calls for Forensic Audit and Financial
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2014. Making sure Chicago’s future is financially stable requires bold thinking and bold action. That is why Mayoral Candidate Dr. Amara Enyia is calling for a forensic audit of every city department to identify waste, and a Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) to raise much-needed revenue for the city. Dr. Enyia is[Read More…]
Marian Band Earns 10th Place Overall at BOA Grand Nationals
Members of the Marian Catholic Band perform in front of nearly 26,000 fans while competing at the Grand National Competition in Indianapolis. The Spartans finished 10th overall. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band, one of only 12 schools in the nation to reach the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 17, 2014
Kathy Bohlen and Justin serve up poultry Saturday in Park Forest’s first Country Squire grocery store. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2014. If you’re confused by some of the information being reported about the Ebola outbreak in Western Africa, the Park Forest Health Department is hosting an educational[Read More…]
Knits for Vets Project at Prairie State College Promises Holiday Cheer for Area Veterans
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2014. Veterans are supported and celebrated on Veterans Day and every day at Prairie State College (PSC). Because of the generosity of PSC staff, faculty, students, administration, and community members, residents of the Manteno Veterans Home will be beneficiaries this holiday season of the nearly year-long “Knits[Read More…]
ACLU Files Lawsuit, Seeks Freedom to Marry for Nebraskans
OMAHA, Neb. –-(ENEWPSF)–November 17, 2014. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Nebraska and the law firm of Koenig | Dunne filed a lawsuit in federal court today on behalf of seven couples seeking recognition of their out-of-state marriages or seeking the freedom to marry in Nebraska. “The couples[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse to Present Dave Rudollf’s Completely Cracked Christmas on December 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2014. Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse will present Dave Rudolf’s Completely Cracked Christmas on December 13 at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. Whatever holiday you may celebrate, everyone has a great time at Grammy Nominated & Gold Record Winner[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the University of Queensland, Nov. 15, 2014
Brisbane, Australia–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2014 – 1:11 P.M. AEST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you so much! (Applause.) Thank you! Thank you, everybody. Everybody, please have a seat. Hello, Brisbane! It’s good to be back in Australia. I love Australia — I really do. The only problem with Australia is every time I[Read More…]
Country Squire Grocery Store to Open Saturday in Park Forest
(Graphic: Village of Park Forest) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village officials announced the opening of the Country Squire grocery store, located at 120 Orchard Drive. The store will open to the public Saturday, November 15, at 7:30 a.m. From the Country Squire website: “For over thirty years, Country Squire Foods has[Read More…]
Representatives Quigley, Duckworth and Schakowsky Urge CDA To Improve O’Hare Noise Complaint Process
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2014. Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) and Jan Schakowksy (IL-09) called on the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) to take immediate steps to improve the CDA’s noise complaint process at O’Hare International Airport. The request comes after constituents of all three congressional districts[Read More…]
