Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic’s varsity volleyball team played in the thirty-two team Plainfield North High School tournament this past weekend. The team took third place in the Silver Division and 11th place out of the thirty-two team field. The women Spartans toppled Lockport on Saturday, 25-20, 12-25, 25-18, to[Read More…]
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Kopy’s Kolumn: Are You One of the Ear People?
Commentary, Musings, and Some News by Gary KopycinskiEditor & Publisher Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Are you one of the “Ear People?” Are you one of those people who are always on the phone no matter where you are? Walking through the grocery store, through CVS, Walgreens, standing in line at Subway,[Read More…]
DOD Says Tragic Deaths of U.S. Service Members in Afghanistan Won’t Stop Evacuation Mission
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Department of Defense released the following statement on the tragic deaths of U.S. service members in Afghanistan Thursday: The attacks involved an explosive set off by a suicide bomber near the Abbey Gate entrance to Hamid Karzai International Airport. Nearby, another suicide bomber set off an explosive[Read More…]
Live, In-Person Events Return to Governors State University Center for Performing Arts this Fall
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Following an unusual season of streaming concerts, plays, opera, and dance productions directly to patrons’ homes, Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts (the Center) will return to in-person, live events this October. “Safety is very important to us. This season may look a bit different; with new arrival and dismissal procedures,[Read More…]
East Chicago Woman Charged Wire Fraud
Related To COVID Cares Act Economic Injury Disaster Loan Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Natasha Weeks, age 29, of East Chicago, Indiana, has been charged by way of an indictment with wire fraud, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tina L. Nommay. According to documents in this case, it is alleged that Ms. Weeks fraudulently[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Votes to Pass John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Rep. Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), voted to pass H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. This bill will restore critical protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to protect our democracy and ensure the right to vote for all Americans. “Today we passed historic voting[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Votes to Pass Budget Resolution, Advance Build Back Better Plan
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Rep. Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), voted to pass S.Con.Res. 14, Advancing the Build Back Better Plan to begin the process of writing the budget reconciliation bill that will enact the Build Back Better Plan into law. This plan will deliver life-changing benefits for working families across the nation[Read More…]
Home Rehabilitation: South Suburban Trades Initiative Begins Latest Project
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Work began this week on the latest Park Forest home rehabilitation by the South Suburban Trades Initiative (SSTI). The two-bedroom house with a large family room located at 74 Marquette Street has been vacant for many years and will need significant repairs before it is ready for[Read More…]
Cook County COVID Health Vaccination Clinic to be held at Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With the increased number of COVID-19 cases and the uncertainty surrounding the Delta variant, Cook County Health has partnered with Prairie State College (PSC) to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations. The pop-up clinics will be held from noon to 4:30, on Monday, Aug. 30, Monday, Sept. 20, and[Read More…]
Mandatory Vaccination Policy for All Cook County Employees
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County issued a mandatory vaccination policy for all employees Friday as the Delta variant surges and hospitals fill up. Cook County’s policy follows: We know that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and the best way to protect ourselves and our communities, especially in light of[Read More…]
