CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the Monday evening accident on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) in Aurora that killed Tollway employee Vincent Petrella and seriously injured an Illinois State Trooper: “Vincent Petrella is a hero. Both he and the injured State Trooper were[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly Introduces Economic Opportunity Legislation
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly has introduced legislation to help expand economic opportunity for all by encouraging economic growth, business retention and recruitment in underserved communities. The Community Investment & Empowerment Act would authorize the Small Business Administration to make grants available to economically underserved communities, and incentivize businesses[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 27, 2014
In the midst of our deepest freeze yet, here’s a shout back to a flower bed on Birch Street. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. The Village of Park Forest unveiled its completely new website this week. The new website features a modern look, easier navigation, more options for[Read More…]
Senators Kirk and Durbin Introduce Their Bill to Bring Fairness to Federal Disaster Declaration Process
Bill would ensure that downstate Illinois communities devastated by severe weather are not penalized based on total state population WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2014. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today introduced their bipartisan legislation to bring consistency and fairness to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s disaster declaration[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Library Will be Closed Tuesday, Jan. 28
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, closed early Monday due to weather, and will remain closed Tuesday, January 28. The library is expected to re-open on Wednesday, January 29. Source: villageofparkforest.com
All Schools will be Closed in School District 163 on Tuesday, Jan. 28
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. Due to dangerously cold temperatures that are predicted for Tuesday, January 28, 2014, all schools in District 163 will be closed. This decision was made in collaboration with the administration of School District 227 and all feeder districts. School will resume at the regular time[Read More…]
Chicago Public Schools Will Remain Closed Tuesday, Jan. 28
Extreme Cold and High Winds Force Closure of Schools for a Second Day CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 27, 2014. Chicago Public Schools will be closed for a second day Tuesday due to the extreme cold temperatures and high winds that remain in the area. District officials continue to monitor the weather conditions, but[Read More…]
Breakfast with BCI Workshop Series Presents ‘Incorporating Employee Wellness into Your Business’
South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled “Incorporating Employee Wellness into Your Business,” facilitated by Alexandra Glumac, MS, NCC, LCPC, RDDP, CWA, BCI Client Solutions Specialist. This event will take place in the Heritage Room on[Read More…]
Great Backyard Bird Count at Thorn Creek Nature Center on February 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. Anyone can be part of the Great Backyard Bird Count! It’s easy. Just watch and count birds in your backyard or on trail for at least 15 minutes, then report what you saw at www.birdcount.org. Come to Thorn Creek Nature Center’s GBBC open house, Saturday,[Read More…]
Animals in Winter Program at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve on February 9
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. Have you ever wondered how animals spend the winter? Join our naturalist Sunday, February 9, 1-3 p.m. at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve to explore how different animals survive the winter in Illinois. If there is no snow, no worries! We’ll still walk the trails[Read More…]
