Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan released a lengthy statement Tuesday afternoon regarding past complaints of discrimination and harassment involving Travis Shea. The statement follows: In February 2018, the Office of the Speaker released a summary of past complaints of discrimination and harassment. That document included descriptions of two[Read More…]
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Village Trustee & Mayoral Forum Videos
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The forums were packed on Sunday. The Board Room was standing room only. These forum videos don’t do justice to the crowd, focused as they are on the candidates and moderator. Even after the first forum that featured Library Board candidates, people still entered Village Hall. Volunteers[Read More…]
Village Stickers on Sale Now; Rates Increase May 1
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s that time of the year already. Sales of the Village of Park Forest vehicle sticker begin each year on March 1. The 2019-20 vehicle sticker may be purchased now at Village Hall or online. Vehicle stickers must be purchased and properly displayed on all vehicles registered[Read More…]
DeLuca Pushes for Property Tax Relief in Legislature
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Responding news that county and township assessors have sent out property tax bills to local homeowners, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, issued the following statement reinforcing the need for real property tax relief for Illinois residents: “Property taxes have continued to rise forcing families out of their[Read More…]
South Suburban Housing Center Receives Governor’s Conference Illinois Housing Counseling Agency of the Year Award
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, the Homewood based South Suburban Housing Center (SSHC), was awarded the distinction of 2019 Illinois Housing Counseling Agency of the Year at the Housing Champion Awards Ceremony conducted during the annual Governor’s Conference for Affordable Housing. Co-sponsor of the event, the Illinois Housing[Read More…]
The Village Trustee Candidates – In Their Own Words
Correction: The election forum is Sunday, March 3, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. The original date was incorrect. We regret the error. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There are three candidates on the ballot for village trustee in Park Forest this year. With three seats open, voters have little choice. The election is[Read More…]
The 2019 Park Forest Mayoral Candidates – In Their Own Words
Correction: The election forum is Sunday, March 3, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. The original date was incorrect. We regret the error. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There are three candidates on the ballot for mayor in Park Forest this year. The election is slated for April 2, with early voting slated to[Read More…]
Spartans (27-4) Outduel Thornton for 4A Argo Regional Championship
Summit, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Despite trailing after each of the first three quarters, Marian Catholic outbattled Thornton, 57-54, Friday to win the Argo IHSA 4A Regional championship. It was a game that left Spartan fans breathless and likely came close to stopping a few hearts. Ahron Ulis was 6-for-6 from the line[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Seeks to Rename Olympia Fields Post Office for Tuskegee Airman Capt. Robert L. Martin
Olympia Fields, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly concluded February by filing legislation to rename the Olympia Fields post office for Captain (USA, ret.) Robert L. Martin. Captain Martin was a member of the famous World War II Tuskegee Airmen. He served as a combat pilot in the 100th Fighter Squadron of the[Read More…]
#TIMSTRONG: Police Call for “Flood” of Mail for Officer Tim Jones
Three Years #TimStrong Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Officer Tim Jones, badge number 204, was shot in the line of duty on March 19, 2016. In no time at all, that tragic day will be three years in the past. And the Park Forest Police are calling for a “flood” of mail[Read More…]
