The Second of Four New Boat Houses Will Offer Public Rowing Programs for Youth and Adults Mayor Emanuel and Community Partners Cut the Ribbon at New Clark Park Boat House. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Superintendent Michael P.[Read More…]
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Scarlett Johansson, Aisha Tyler, Gabrielle Union Lend Their Voices to Planned Parenthood’s Efforts to Educate Uninsured Women About the Affordable Care Act
Actors record phone messages to remind people they may be eligible to enroll in new insurance under the Affordable Care Act New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2013. Actors Scarlett Johansson, Aisha Tyler, and Gabrielle Union have teamed up with Planned Parenthood Federation of America to help encourage Americans to learn about[Read More…]
New NRDC Crowdfunding Campaign to Connect Schools to Solar Power
NRDC: “Ultimate goal is help every school that wants solar power to get it” WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2013 – In a first-of-its kind melding of education, energy and environmentalism, the Natural Resources Defense Council has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support a new initiative to help schools purchase and install[Read More…]
Story of the Landscape Hike at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 21, 2013. In 1957 May Theilgaard Watts, naturalist at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois wrote the enchanting book Reading the Landscape. She wrote “there is good reading on the land…The records are written in the forests, in fencerows, in gardens, in tree rings.” Join us on[Read More…]
November Happenings at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 21, 2013. Thorn Creek Nature Center is nestled at the beginning of a three and half mile trail system that meanders through Thorn Creek Nature Preserve. Housed in a small white wooden church building built in the mid-1860’s, the nature center houses several displays for both adults[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 21, 2013
Freedom Hall featured the Mystical Arts of Tibet Saturday night. The Buddhist monks dedicated the evening to dances, chants, and prayers for world peace, and the liberation of Tibet. More pictures are available here. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-October 21, 2013. If you are one of the many people[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces 600 Rental Units for Seniors and People with Disabilities to be Rehabbed
State-Funded Preservation Now Project to Create 500 Jobs in Chicago and Peoria CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced the state’s Preservation Now program will finance the preservation of approximately 600 affordable rental units for seniors and people with disabilities in Chicago and Peoria. The project is expected to[Read More…]
UUCC and the Faith Caucus of the Campaign for Better Health Care to Host Informational Workshop on ‘Get Covered Illinois: the Official Health Marketplace’ On Oct. 24
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 20, 2013. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC) and the Faith Caucus of the Campaign for Better Health Care invite you to an informational workshop on ‘Get Covered Illinois: The Official Health Marketplace.’ The workshop will be held on Thursday, October 25 at 7 p.m. at UUCC,[Read More…]
Events Celebrating Veterans at Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The month of November at Prairie State College (PSC) is filled with events celebrating veterans. The community is invited to join in the celebration, and all of the events will be held at the main campus located at 202 S. Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, Ill. The first[Read More…]
St. Irenaeus Annual Spaghetti Dinner 2013
UPDATED October 21, 2013 at 11:20 a.m. CST Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The St. Iraenus annual ‘All You Can Eat’ spaghetti dinner will be held Sunday, October 27, 2013. Serving times are 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or interested diners may purchase tickets after Mass,[Read More…]
