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Thirty Four Alleged Gang Members Charged with Participating in Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Guns, Assaults and Attempted Murders in Chicago and Suburbs

CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2016.   Two federal indictments unsealed in Chicago today charged 34 members of the Latin Kings street gang with participating in a criminal organization that assaults and attempts to murder its rivals and violently protects its territories in the city and suburbs. Authorities uncovered the alleged gang[Read More…]

Whole Foods Market® Breaks Ground for New Midwest Distribution Center in Chicago’s Pullman Neighborhood

The new facility continues the Company’s commitment to Chicago’s South Side neighborhoods CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2016.  Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Whole Foods Market today broke ground on a 150,000 square-foot Whole Foods Market Midwest distribution facility in the Pullman neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. Expected to open in early 2018,[Read More…]

Sen. Durbin, Mayor Emanuel, Members of Illinois Delegation Announce $25 Million TIGER Grant for Garfield Green Line Gateway

Improvement project will upgrade operational Garfield Green Line station and restore historic “Alley L” station PHILADELPHIA –(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2016.   U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Representatives Danny Davis (D-IL-7) and Bobby Rush (D-IL-1), and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced $25 million in federal funding to create an updated,[Read More…]

Fall 2016 Registration in Progress at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2016.   Open Registration for the Fall 2016 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress. Fall classes begin Monday, August 22nd at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. The deadline to submit an application for financial aid for the fall semester[Read More…]

Boil Order Lifted In Park Forest

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The precautionary boil order put into effect Sunday for a section of Park Forest has been lifted, according to village officials. The boil order was put into effect after a water main break at 26th and Birch Streets caused low water pressure. When water pressure dips below[Read More…]

Democratic National Convention Video to Highlight Hillary Clinton’s Leadership as Secretary of State

Philadelphia, PA –(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2016.   Tonight, the Democratic National Convention Committee is releasing a new video touting the steadfast leadership and smart diplomacy that Hillary Clinton displayed as America’s 67th Secretary of State. Clinton brokered an improbable ceasefire in Gaza to stop rockets from raining down on Israel. In Copenhagen,[Read More…]

Democratic National Convention Video to Show Hillary Clinton’s Lifelong Fight to Break Down Barriers for Vulnerable Children

Philadelphia, PA – (ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2016.  Tonight, the Democratic National Convention Committee will release a new video called, “Eagle Academy.”  In 2004, David Banks realized that young men of color in his community were too likely to find themselves in the criminal justice system, without a clear path to success. When he worked[Read More…]

Park Forest Resident Named to Lawrence University Dean’s List

Appleton, Wisconsin—(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2016 –  Colin Parsons, son of Dennis and Stephanie Parsons of Park Forest, IL, has been named to the 2016 Lawrence University dean’s list for maintaining a 3.4 grade point average or higher for the full 2015-16 academic year. Colin is a 2011 graduate of Marian Catholic[Read More…]

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