Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) this week led a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House COVID-19 Coordinator Jeff Zients requesting that the Biden Administration prioritize plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccinations to homebound people across the United States. “Many homebound people live with[Read More…]
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You May Qualify for a Discount on Your Internet Bill: Rep. Kelly
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) Wednesday highlighted the launch of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program and urged eligible constituents to enroll to receive a discount on their monthly internet bill. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a groundbreaking new program that will help economically vulnerable Americans afford their monthly[Read More…]
How to Report Property Issues in Your Neighborhood
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There seems to be one on every block: a house or lawn that needs attention. Maybe the landscaping is severely overgrown or perhaps there is physical damage that has been there for years. Not only is it an eyesore, but it could be impacting the value of[Read More…]
Former Park Forest Police Officer Installed as 73rd President of Illinois Chiefs’ Assoc.
Chief Davis is the Association’s First Black President Chief Mitchell R. Davis III, chief of police of the Hazel Crest Police Department, was installed Friday, April 30, 2021, as president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. The ceremony occurred at Homewood-Flossmoor High School with family members and other[Read More…]
History of the Park Forest Aqua Center to Air Sunday – Plus How to Sign Up for This Year’s Season
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An oral history of the Park Forest Aqua Center with John Joyce and Kris Martin will air this Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. The Park Forest Historical Society will present the 1988 interview on their YouTube Channel free of charge. The interview was done by[Read More…]
Academic Theatre Returns to GSU with bobrauschenbergAMERICA
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Live theatre is back. At least, back online. With Governors State University’s Spring 2021 drama “bobrauschenbergAMERICA”, audiences experienced the excitement and magic of live performance from the comfort and safety of their homes with a live steamed production. “Originally, we hoped that live events would return by[Read More…]
Prairie State College Driver Services Facility Officially Opens
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After a successful “soft” opening over the past week, a temporary Driver Services facility at Prairie State College, Prairie Center, 331 S. Coolidge Street, Chicago Heights, is now open to the public. Last year, the permanent Chicago Heights Driver Services facility suffered significant damage after the building[Read More…]
Illinois to Enter Bridge Phase of Reopening Plan on May 14th
Vaccine Program Expands to Doctors’ Offices and Small Medical Providers, Now Able to Order and Administer Vaccine on Site State Managed COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Now Accepting Walk-Ins as Illinois National Guard Reaches Over 1.5 Million Vaccines Administered Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As Illinois continues to outpace national vaccination rates and COVID-19 trends[Read More…]
Former Park Forest Mayor Pat Kelly Dies
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Memorial bunting has been placed atop the south entrance of Park Forest’s Village Hall in memory of former Mayor F. Patrick Kelly. Kelly passed away on May 7. Born in Joliet on Oct. 30, 1939, Kelly was a graduate of Joliet Catholic Academy in 1957. He graduated[Read More…]
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by President Biden — Address to a Joint Session of Congress
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Madame Speaker. Madame Vice President. No president has ever said those words from this podium, and it’s about time. The First Lady. The Second Gentleman. Mr. Chief Justice. Members of the United States Congress and the Cabinet – and distinguished guests. My fellow Americans. While the setting tonight[Read More…]
