Sen. Patrick Joyce D-Essex, 40th State Senate District ENEWSPF- One thing is on my constituents’ minds these days, besides this recent cold snap: When can I and my loved ones get the COVID-19 vaccine? There are no easy answers to that question right now. But rest assured, we are demanding[Read More…]
Politics
Final Trustee Candidate Forum to be Held March 21
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest residents will have one final opportunity to hear from candidates running for village trustee on Sunday, March 21, beginning at 1 PM. The candidate forum will air live on the village’s cable access channel (channel 4 for Comcast/Xfinity and channel 99 for AT&T) and will[Read More…]
Attorney General Raoul Urges Congress to Pass Extension for Cares Act Funding as Pandemic Impacts Economy
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Kwame Raoul Monday joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general that sent a letter urging Congress to extend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding until the end of 2021. “As states grapple with rising coronavirus infection rates, governments, nonprofits and businesses rely on CARES[Read More…]
To The Editor: Trump Had His Chance. Vote!
To the Editor-(ENEWSPF)- President Trump, you have had almost four years to lead the United States and have failed us by your own choosing. Whether it be in foreign policy and domestic policy you have not protected the United States as Commander-in-Chief. Now comes the latest news about your complete[Read More…]
Trustee Joseph Woods on the Death of George Floyd, Aftermath
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Trustee Joe Woods delivered stirring remarks on the death of George Floyd at the hands of a now-former Minneapolis Police officer. He made his remarks during Monday’s meeting of the Park Forest Village Board. Trustee Woods speaks of pain. While looting might make headlines, what passes repeatedly[Read More…]
PA State Rep. Brian Sims’ Explosive Profanity-Laced Tirade After GOP Rep Hid Positive COVID-19 Test, and GOP Leadership Knew
Harrisburg, PA-(ENEWSPF)- Democratic Pennsylvania State Rep. Brian Sims let loose with an explosive profanity-laced rant after learning that a GOP colleague, with whom he sat in committee for weeks, tested positive for COVID-19 and kept the results of his positive test from Democratic leadership — but not Republican leadership in[Read More…]
To the Editor: No More Polls. Vote by Mail for All.
To the Editor-(ENEWSPF)- Vote by Mail Voting by mail should replace voting at the polls in its entirety. The two institutions that can definitely be trusted are the County Board of Elections and the United States Postal Service. The money saved by eliminating the need for poll workers could be[Read More…]
Tom Mick Reports: Women’s Empowerment Summit, Police Honors, More
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick gave the following report at Monday’s meeting of the Village Board. Among the highlights is an upcoming Aspire! 2020 Conference: Women’s Empowerment Summit. Christmas Tree Disposal With the holiday season behind us, residents will soon be looking for ways to dispose of their[Read More…]
Drama Group Prepares for TARTUFFE, In Search of an American Idol
The Drama Group continues its 89th season with the raucous, “not your grandfathers’ TARTUFFE!” political satire comedy “TARTUFFE, In Search of an American Idol,” adapted by Robert Caisley and directed by Tony Labriola. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Studio Theatre on December 6, 7, 12, 13 &[Read More…]
PSC Board Chair Named to ACCT Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College Board of Trustees Chair Marc Wiley recently was elected as a member of the Association of Community College Trustees Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, representing the Central Region. Wiley was sworn in during the 50th Annual ACCT Leadership Congress last month. The committee is tasked[Read More…]
