WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today issued the following statement on the pension reform deal being considered by the Illinois General Assembly this week: “The Illinois General Assembly shouldn’t pass a bill that neither lawmakers nor the voters have had time to read. What we do know[Read More…]
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Illinoisans Believe that Gun Violence is a Serious Problem but Oppose Mandatory Minimum Prison Sentences for Illegal Gun Possession (SB 1342)
Protest SB 1342 Mandatory Minimums on Monday, December 2 at 6 p.m. City Hall, 141 N. LaSalle, Chicago “This is not a problem we can legislate away. We have to change the way people live and are educated. I’m a CPS teacher and a DePaul Law student, so what I’m[Read More…]
NCBW: Getting into the Spirit of Giving
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 12:00 p.m., the National Congress of Black Women, Metro Chicago Chapter will collaborate with co-sponsors to host its 3rd Annual Christmas Giving Program, which targets families in need with children ranging from infants to 18-year-olds. The program will take place at[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 2, 2013
Community volunteers participated recently in a meeting with CMAP to study zoning issues in Park Forest. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2013. I grew up with the rule that if “something new came into the house, something old went out.” Cleaning out the closets and the toy room is[Read More…]
PSC Offering Free ESL, GED, and Spanish GED Preparation Classes in Spring Semester
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Adult Education Program at Prairie State College (PSC) is offering free English as a Second Language (ESL), General Education (GED®), and Spanish GED Preparation classes, beginning Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at the PSC Adult Training and Outreach Center (ATOC), located on the main campus at 202 S. Halsted[Read More…]
Rich East Speech Team Off To a Strong Start
Park Forest-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich East Speech Team got off to strong start to their season at last weekend’s prestigious Reavis High School Tournament. Nekia Driver took a third-place medal in the Original Comedy category. Teammate Jakari Lowe-Ellis, just missed placing in the Impromptu Speaking category, with a tenth-place finish out[Read More…]
Freedom Hall Main Series Presents The Freddy Cole Quartet
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest-(ENEWSPF)- The Freddy Cole Quartet comes to Park Forest’s Freedom Hall on December 13 at 7:30 p.m. Recognized as one of the great practitioners of American Song, Freddy Cole, like his late elder brother Nat “King” Cole, is widely regarded as one of the most influential singers in jazz music.[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Schedules Open House for Prospective Students Dec. 8
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Displays will highlight academics, spirituality, the MCHS State Champion marching band, and women’s basketball team Chicago Heights-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School welcomes prospective students and families to the annual Open House on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will feature tours, displays and plenty of[Read More…]
Rich East’s Zach Abbott a U.S. Presidential Scholar Nominee
Park Forest-(ENEWSPF)- Zach Abbott, a Park Forest resident and Rich East High School senior, has been nominated for the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program award. Abbott is among six students from across Illinois — three boys and three girls — who have been nominated, The program, established in 1964, by[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Issues Statement Commemorating First Night of Hanukkah 2013
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 27, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement commemorating the first night of Hanukkah, which begins today and ends Dec. 5: “Hanukkah is a joyous holiday that brings friends and family together in celebration. “The perseverance and resilience of the Jewish people, combined with everything that Hanukkah[Read More…]
