By Elissa SeemanSecretary, Non-Partisan Committee in Park Forest Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As the Non-Partisan Committee in Park Forest restructures, we encourage residents to become more involved to keep this nearly seven-decade-long tradition moving forward. Look for a number of articles and videos from the Non-Partisan Committee in the coming months[Read More…]
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Facing A Park Forest Future Without Non-Partisanship
CommentaryBy John A. Ostenburg Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Over the last few weeks, more than a few Park Foresters have given lots of time and discussion to the potential demise of the Committee for Non-Partisan Local Government, a volunteer group that has devoted itself for nearly seven decades to the vigorous[Read More…]
Former College Dean Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison
Dean Sentenced For Embezzling More Than $650,000 From Student Organization Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A former college dean has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for embezzling more than $650,000 from a national student organization working to improve minority representation in the pharmacy industry. While serving as the volunteer Executive[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Underscores Importance of Increased Mental Health Care Access for Black Americans
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released the following statement underscoring the importance of mental health care access, especially mental health care access among Black Americans: “Data shows that both new instances of mental health issues and exacerbation of existing mental health[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly Introduces Health Equity and Accountability Act
This legislation would address social determinants of health, improve access for underserved communities, address maternal health and mental health crises, gun violence, and more. Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA). HEAA is a comprehensive[Read More…]
Manager Mick Reports: Hydrant Flushing, Housing Fair, Market Returns
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick shared at Monday’s meeting of the Village Board that hydrant flushing has begun in Park Forest. Additionally, there will be a Housing Fair and House Tour on Saturday, May 7, which is also the day that the Main Street Market returns. The Main[Read More…]
Finance Director Presents the Next Budget
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Finance Director Mark Pries presented next year’s budget to the Village Board Monday night, a process Pries described as “continuous.” Board members received draft copies of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. The draft of the budget will be available tomorrow on the Village website for those who[Read More…]
Rich Township Students Excel in National Poster Art Competition
Rich Township-(ENEWSPF)- Rich Township High School District 227 has 14 student participants that have placed in The Links, Incorporated National Poster Art Competition via the South Suburban Chapter. This year’s theme was Social Justice. The students will be honored at a virtual ceremony on Friday, April 29. The National Poster[Read More…]
Former Crestwood Mayor Louis Presta Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison for Participating in Bribery Scheme
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former mayor of Crestwood, Ill., was sentenced April 25 to a year in federal prison for improperly soliciting and receiving benefits from a representative of a red-light camera company that provided services to the Chicago suburb. LOUIS PRESTA, 71, of Crestwood, pleaded guilty last year to one[Read More…]
Weatherization and Beyond Program Available to Village Residents
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest and the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA) are offering a weatherization program for village residents on Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The weatherization program provides income-qualified residents[Read More…]
