Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATED October 6, 2016. The fall Potpourri lecture series at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, has been announced. The Thursday morning series begins on October 13 with “Behind the Page: A look at Comic Book (and Graphic Novel) Creation and Creators” with Author & Editor[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Reaches $3.5 Million Settlement with Lender for Selling Product with Hidden, Sky-High Interest Rates
Attorney General Madigan Bans Company from Selling Expensive Loan Product in Illinois and Cracks Down on Other Lenders Operating Illegally in the State Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced she is cracking down on lenders in Illinois that are illegally selling small-dollar loans riddled with hidden[Read More…]
American, Dutch Teenagers Arrested for Allegedly Operating International Cyber-Attack-For-Hire Websites
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Federal authorities in Chicago have charged two suspected computer hackers for allegedly operating cyber-attack-for-hire websites that launched attacks on companies and individuals around the world. ZACHARY BUCHTA, 19, of Fallston, Md., and BRADLEY JAN WILLEM VAN ROOY, 19, of Leiden, the Netherlands, are charged with conspiring to cause damage[Read More…]
#TurnUp4TT: A Public Statement from the Organizers
A portrait of TT Saffore by Melisa Stephen of For The People Artists Collective CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2016. On September 11, 2016 TT Saffore, a young, Black, trans woman was found murdered in a park on Chicago’s West Side. Today, a coalition of Black, trans and gender-nonconforming community members have organized[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum New Exhibit ‘Vonnegut’s Odyssey’ Opens Veteran’s Day 2016
Museum featuring the Artwork of Author, Artist and Veteran, Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Black Heart, 2004 Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2016 The National Veterans Art Museum’s (NVAM) newest exhibit, ‘Vonnegut’s Odyssey,’ explores connections between the timeless and universal story of veterans’ return from combat through the artwork of World War II[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Finalizes Strong Federal Protections for Prepaid Account Consumers (Video)
New Rule Includes ‘Know Before You Owe’ Prepaid Disclosures WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2016. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today finalized strong federal consumer protections for prepaid account users. The new rule requires financial institutions to limit consumers’ losses when funds are stolen or cards are lost, investigate and[Read More…]
Send Us Your Good News!
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Do you know someone in your part of the community who excels, stands out? Share the good news, Park Forest! Are you reading this in one of our neighboring towns? You count too! Perhaps its someone in your neighborhood, church, club, organization, or school? Anywhere. Honestly. We’re[Read More…]
10,000th Same-sex Couple Issued Marriage License in Cook County
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It happened at the end of August, but we would be remiss if we did not mention the 10,000th same-sex couple issued a marriage license in Cook County. When Tony Aranda and Terry Beauchamp found themselves making conversation with each other at a restaurant 18 years ago as[Read More…]
Police: So Far, Only “Clowns” In Park Forest Are Those Making False Reports
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest police issued a statement on their Facebook page regarding the nationwide reports of clowns. The department reported “connected to clown incidents” on Tuesday, October 4. According to the statement, all reports on October 4 were found to be unsubstantiated, several cases were second-hand reports,[Read More…]
Blues Singing Sensation Shemekia Copeland In Concert At Freedom Hall’s Nathan Manilow Theatre
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Friday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m., the Freedom Hall Series will feature Blues/soul/roots singing sensation Shemekia Copeland. Shemekia’s recently released CD, Outskirts Of Love, received a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Blues Album category from the Recording Academy. This is Copeland’s third Grammy nomination. Copeland, the[Read More…]
