CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2013. In the next week, Astor House residents – who are still fighting for their rights as tenants more than a year after their building was purchased by BJB Properties — will seek to make their voices heard through two events. On Thursday Oct. 31, tenants and supporters[Read More…]
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Statement from U.S. Dept. Of Health and Human Services Regarding the Status of HealthCare.gov, Oct. 28, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2013. Statement from HHS spokeswoman Joanne Peters: “Today, Terremark had a network failure that is impacting a number of their clients including HealthCare.gov. Secretary Sebelius spoke with the CEO of Verizon this afternoon to discuss the situation and they committed to fixing the problem as soon as[Read More…]
Governor Quinn and Mayor Emanuel Open Historic South Lake Shore Drive Expansion
$64 Million Project Creates Two Miles of New Roadway for Cyclists and Drivers; Will Improve Traffic Flow and Downtown Chicago Access CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and other state and local officials on Saturday opened the expanded section of South Lake Shore Drive, a $64[Read More…]
Rich East Shines at Battle of The Bands
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-The Rich East Hgh School Marching Band and Flag Team recently placed high marks at the recent Battle of The Bands competition at Soldier Field in Chicago. The band and team is led by Mr. Dwayne Sanders.
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 28, 2013
Congressional Gold Medal recipient and Park Forest resident Ed Fizer (left) chats with Rev. Terry Johnson (standing) at St. Irenaues’ spaghetti dinner. Mr. James Worthington of University Park is also featured. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2013. The Village of Park Forest continues to makes strides toward providing[Read More…]
Video: McResources ‘Help’ Line: Who’s Paying Their Benefits?
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Morning Show Brings Day to Light at Freedom Hall (Video included)
(Graphic supplied) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An intimate look at a Hollywood legend will delight and intrigue fans of the Silver Screen when Chicagoland cabaret darling Laura Freeman brings her celebrated Doris Day tribute to Park Forest’s Nathan Manilow Theater in Freedom Hall. “Sentimental Journey: The Music of Doris Day,” at[Read More…]
Video: Here’s Why Don Yelton, GOP, Resigned After Using The N-Word on the Daily Show
The Daily Show-(ENEWSPF)- From the Huffington Post: A Republican who resigned Thursday after making a series of racist remarks on Wednesday’s edition of "The Daily Show" is not backing down from those comments. North Carolina GOP precinct official Don Yelton participated in a segment on the state’s controversial voter ID law —[Read More…]
Prairie State College Speech Team Has Individual Successes at Appel-Quest Tournament
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 25, 2013. Prairie State College (PSC) Speech Team participants brought home several individual awards during the Appel-Quest Speech Tournament hosted by Moraine Valley Community College on Oct. 12. Jasmine Ross of Richton Park received fifth place for informative speaking. Daquawn Bruce of Riverdale received sixth place for persuasive[Read More…]
Top Five Reasons to Attend Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 25, 2013. Spring registration is underway at Prairie State College (PSC). Here are the top five reasons you should consider registering for spring courses. Whether it is to start your degree, finish your degree, or obtain skills for a career, PSC has many educational offerings to get you[Read More…]
