Legislation seeks to provide “Shark Tank” exemption to allow women and minority-owned businesses to grow Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly introduced the Women and Minority Equity Investment Act (H.R. 3633); the legislation will make a commonsense tweak to existing Small Business Administration (SBA) programs that will expand venture capital access for participating business owners[Read More…]
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Latin King Gang Member Convicted of Conspiracy in Racketeering, Including Two Murders
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Jeremiah Farmer, 38, of Hammond, Indiana, and a member of the Chicago-based Latin Kings street gang, was convicted by a federal jury of conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute illegal drugs (cocaine, marijuana, and alprazolam) , announced[Read More…]
The Mick Report: CodeRED, on the Water Boil Order, More
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In his report to the Village Board Monday night, Manager Tom Mick touched on the lifting of the mandatory boil order, the next “up-and-coming” for Main Street Nights, the Glow Walk, Saturday Rules Meetings, the postponement of the Great American Campout, and the Recycle Fest slated for[Read More…]
Students Give Sr. Mary Jo Spirited Send-off to ESPYs
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Students and staff at Marian Catholic High School gave Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck a spirited send-off to the ESPYs. Students still come first, and when we caught up with Sr. Mary Jo this week she was at Marian Catholic working with students on the school’s yearbook, a[Read More…]
Cook County Urges Residents to Go Solar
Group buy program to make solar energy more affordable Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County is partnering with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and the Citizens Utility Board to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for County residents. The partnership is coordinating a residential solar group buy program called Solarize[Read More…]
Orchard Park Plaza Just Sold
Sold: 102,647 Square-Foot Center in Federal Opportunity Zone Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Matanky Realty Group announced today the selling of Orchard Park Plaza. Matanky Realty represented the local seller in the disposition of 3-building retail property in Park Forest, according to the announcement. According to the IRS, “An Opportunity Zone is an[Read More…]
Boil Order Lifted in Park Forest
CodeRED Calls Going Out Now Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The boil order in Park Forest has been lifted. David Vavrek, Chief Water Plant Operator for the Village of Park Forest, said in an email, “Just got word from the IEPA we can lift the order.” Official word is now on the[Read More…]
Source: Last 2 Samples of Park Forest Water Test Clean. Residents Had Many Questions Saturday.
Boil Order Remains in Effect Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Residents may be able to use Park Forest water freely again beginning Monday. A source close to the Village of Park Forest tells eNews Park Forest that the last two water samples sent out to be analyzed came back negative for any[Read More…]
Park Forest Water Tests Positive for Two Types of Bacteria. Here’s What’s Next.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest enacted a village-wide boil order after monthly routine sampling tested positive for two types of bacteria: E. coli and total coliform. Both Jason Miller, Director of Communications, and David Vavrek, Chief Water Plant Operator, responded to inquiries from eNews Park Forest. According[Read More…]
Park Forest Enacts Village-wide Water Boil Order
Updated July 5, 2019, 4:03 p.m. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest has enacted a village-wide water boil order effective immediately. Reverse 911 calls are going out now to all registered for the notifications. Didn’t get the call or email? Sign up for CODE RED here. Residents are[Read More…]
