‘Play an Important Role in our Democracy and Earn Some Cash in the Process Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cook County Clerk’s Office is sending out a call to action to suburban residents who may be interested in working as an Election Judge for the upcoming April 6, 2021, municipal elections. Residents[Read More…]
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708 Calls Will Require 10 Digits for Local Dialing
FCC Orders Change to Clear Way for a 3-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Commerce Commission announced that effective October 24, 2021, phone customers in the 309, 618, and 708 area codes will be required to use 10-digit dialing (or 1+10-digit) when making local calls to ensure[Read More…]
Jorge “George” Trujillo Joins PFPD as CSO
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Meet Jorge “George” Trujillo of the Park Forest Police Department. Police announced Wednesday that Mr. Trujillo, who prefers to be called George, was hired as the new Community Service Officer. His first day was Monday. Jorge, who prefers to be called George, is a lifelong resident of[Read More…]
Chicago Man Charged in Federal Court With Carjacking
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago man has been charged in federal court with carjacking for allegedly violently taking a vehicle from a victim last summer. OMARION FRANKLIN, 18, carjacked an Infiniti G35 sedan from a victim in Skokie on July 12, 2020, according to an indictment returned Monday in U.S. District[Read More…]
IL Bank Robber Sentenced to Over 21 Years in Prison
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Jeremiah Ellis, 34, of Blue Island, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon following his guilty plea to Counts 1 through 5 of the Superseding Indictment, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Bell. Mr. Ellis was sentenced to 261 months in prison followed by 3[Read More…]
Area Deaths Subsiding: Latest COVID-19 Numbers
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The number of deaths in Cook County has begun to subside from November and December when they almost peaked to spring levels. That having been said, all of the towns eNews Park Forest tracks saw increases in cases and deaths save one: South Chicago Heights still has[Read More…]
The Drama Group’s Black History Celebration Goes Online
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- While theatres across America remain dark due to CoVid-19, The Drama Group has been working hard to find a way to bring live streaming theatre back to its audience in the Southland. We are proud to kick off our 90th Anniversary season this month. Our new chapter[Read More…]
Pritzker Announces $11 Million in Rebuild Illinois Capital Grants
Shovel Ready Sites Funding to Support 11 Economic Development Projects and Create Over 800 Jobs for Communities Across the State Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) awarded $11 million in Rebuild Illinois capital funds to support continued economic development across the[Read More…]
Governors State University Celebrates 50 Years of Alligator Records With Streaming Concert Premiering March 13, 2021
Blues Stars Shemekia Copeland, Lil’ Ed Williams, Toronzo Cannon, and Billy Branch and The Sons Of Blues to Perform at Center For Performing Arts The Center for Performing Arts continues its 25th Anniversary Season with a celebration of Chicago blues and Chicago-based Alligator Records’ 50th anniversary by presenting an online streaming video[Read More…]
Crete Public Library Goes Fine Free
To eliminate a common barrier to library services, beginning March 1, the Crete Public Library will no longer collect late fees on overdue materials. All past overdue fines will be cleared by March 2. Just as before, library users will be expected to return materials by their due date. Reminder[Read More…]
