Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The reactions were swift and biting to the news that the School District 227 Board of Education voted 4-3 to close Rich East High School late Tuesday night. The sudden, quick vote after hours of presentations took many in attendance by surprise, amounting to a late-night last-minute[Read More…]
Politics
Washington Mourns the Passing of Elijah Cummings
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congressman Elijah Cummings, 68, Democrat from Maryland’s 7th Congressional District, died about 2:45 a.m. Thursday “due to complications from longstanding health problems.” His death was mourned by many in the nation’s capital. Congresswoman Robin Kelly said on social media, “So very sad to wake up to the news of[Read More…]
Kelly, Schneider Introduce Legislation to Help Low-Income Seniors Afford Prescription Drugs
Medicare Extra Rx HELP Act would streamline Part D Low-Income Subsidy eligibility Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced legislation last Thursday to help low-income seniors and people with disabilities better afford prescription drugs through Medicare Part D. H.R. 4583, The Medicare Extra Rx HELP (Higher[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Thanks Governor Hickenlooper for Supporting the MOMMA’s Act
Encourages Others to Back Comprehensive Maternal Mortality Prevention Legislation Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In advance on the second 2020 Democratic Presidential Debate, SELF magazine asked all of the 2020 Presidential candidates about their plans to tackle America’s growing maternal mortality crisis. To answer the question, former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper cited the MOMMA’s Act, introduced by[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 25, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- First, a personal note. I’m just home tonight from Chicago Rush University Hospital. Most painful procedure I’ve ever had as far as recovery goes. This was the first part of a hybrid cardiac ablation. Part two will happen in about six weeks. That will be a regular[Read More…]
District 227 Considering Closure of Rich East, Other Options to Address Deterioration, Student Body Numbers
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest’s Rich East High School could be closing. Tuesday evening, District 227 board members considered options for remedying the district’s deteriorating buildings and a student body district officials say no longer warrants three high schools. District 227 plans to hold community forums over the next month[Read More…]
Summer Appetizers with Chef Mike: Events at the Park Forest Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- If you’re looking for some cooking, Chef Mike has some mouthwatering summer appetizers planned this week at the Park Forest Library. Just show up and learn how to create these awesome dishes, plus nab a taste of what’s possible. All event titles below are links that will[Read More…]
To the Editor: Illinois Trucking Assoc. Lauds Repeal of Commercial Distribution Fee
ENEWSPF – Matt Hart, Executive Director of the Illinois Trucking Association in Springfield, sent the following letter to the editor. He praises what he calls this most recent “historic legislative session” which saw the repeal of the Commercial Distribution Fee, which he calls “a misguided truck fee that only added[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 6, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Welcome to the first “Kopy’s Kolumn,” which I hope to publish daily. Look here for stories that only require a few sentences and not the usual 300 words or so. Plus, notification of events in and around town. Something extra. The picture for this column was taken[Read More…]
The Unofficial Mayor-elect Accepted Campaign Money from the Realtors. Why that Matters for Park Foresters.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the wake of the election, the unnoficial Mayor-elect Jonathan Vanderbilt seems to feel good about the election, “I feel great,” he told eNews Park Forest. “I felt that the people of Park Forest spoke and they want change and, so, I am happy to start building[Read More…]
