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…]
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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…]
Post Henry Pratt Tragedy, Heartland Blood Centers to Host Aurora Strong Blood Drive
HBC will donate $20 to the Aurora Strong Community Fund for every blood donation Aurora, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In a show of support for those impacted by the tragedy at Henry Pratt Company, Heartland Blood Centers (HBC), part of Versiti, will host the Aurora Strong blood drive on Tuesday, March 5 from 9 a.m.[Read More…]
Remembering Those Who Fell to Gun Violence, Congresswoman Robin Kelly Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Those Pictured Fell to Gun Violence in Chicago and were Remembered by Congresswoman Kelly Wednesday Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly voted in favor of the Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R. 8). This bipartisan legislation would ensure that a background check is conducted on every gun sale, thus closing loopholes[Read More…]
Thinking Spring? Park Forest Baseball Now Taking Online Registration
Register here: https://www.pf-baseball.club Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Longing for the crack of the bat? The cheers of the crowd? That little one’s first t-ball hit? Park Forest Baseball is currently taking online registration, and you’ll want to register now. Teams will be “capped” at 12 players. “For more than 60 years,[Read More…]
Husband and Wife Plead Guilty to Bank Robberies in Northern Illinois
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A husband and wife from Crystal Lake have pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple bank robberies in Northern Illinois. DANIEL R. PLUSHKIS, 27, pleaded guilty February 22, 2019, to three counts of bank robbery, and he admitted as part of a plea agreement that he committed two[Read More…]
