Chicago, IL-(ENESPF)- Unofficial April 2, 2019, Consolidated Primary Election township – and precinct-level results for suburban Cook County can now be viewed online at cookcountyclerk.com or via this PDF. Unofficial results include all precinct totals, all early voting and all mail ballots received through Election Day for the municipalities of Cicero, Dolton[Read More…]
Politics
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 Shows Randall White, Judy Hawthorne, Christina Dupee with the Lead
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As of Wednesday morning, Randall White, Judy Hawthorne, and Christina Dupee appear poised to claim victory in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163’s race where there were five contenders. Walter Mosby III and Lance Jefferson would lose their seats if these numbers hold over the next couple[Read More…]
Unofficially, It’s Vanderbilt for Mayor
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Today was the day, and the polls are now closed. Unofficial results so far, with 12 of 12 Cook County precincts in and 3 of 3 Will County precincts in, it appears that Jonathan Vanderbilt has edged out Mae Brandon to become the next Mayor of Park[Read More…]
To The Editor: Experience counts. But Ideas Matter.
(ENEWSPF)- My name is Lane Cameron. I’m 62 years old and a life long resident of Park Forest. I have met and spoken with Mae Brandon. She is a good and wonderful person. I believe she loves Park Forest as much as I do and has the best interest of[Read More…]
DeLuca Makes Another Push for South Suburban Airport
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This Thursday state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, attended a hearing of the Appropriations-Capital Committee in Springfield to advocate for funding of the South Suburban Airport. “This airport is needed now more than ever before due to the booming logistics and warehousing businesses popping up in our area,”[Read More…]
DeLuca Hosts Local Clergy Members for Interfaith Breakfast
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, recently brought together local religious leaders for a non-denominational, interfaith breakfast at Governor State University. Attendees discussed ways that the state can work with local faith communities to improve the quality of life in the South Suburb region. “Faith leaders and[Read More…]
Illinois Lawmakers Again Look to Add LGBT Curriculum
By Benjamin Yount | Illinois News Network Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois lawmakers are once again want to require the state’s public schools to teach students about the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the history of the nation and the state of Illinois. The thinking on the LGBT[Read More…]
One Removed, One Withdrew, One Yet Undetermined in Park Forest Mayoral Challenges
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- One mayoral candidate was removed from the ballot, one had withdrawn from the election prior to the hearing, and a third chose to have her case continued to next Thursday. The Village of Park Forest Municipal Officers Electoral Board met on January 2, 2019, beginning at 9:30[Read More…]
School District 163 Attorney Sends Bizarre Letter to eNews Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The administration at Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 was evidently not happy with a report published by eNews Park Forest on November 21 (SD 163: Home of the Richest Superintendent in Illinois). The displeasure of the district was apparently so acute that, nearly a month later,[Read More…]
6 File to Run for Park Forest Mayor; 2 May Have Trouble Staying on the Ballot
Correction regarding Mae Brandon’s petition packet below. An objection to her packet would not be sustained. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Six people have filed petition packets to run for Park Forest Mayor. Two of the six appear to have problems with their packets. If challenged, they may very well not make[Read More…]
