Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2018 The Village of Park Forest and AmeriCorps NCCC is seeking volunteers to help decorate trash cans to be placed around the community in effort to reduce litter. Bringing your own water and sunscreen is highly advised for these events. On Saturday, August 25, from 8[Read More…]
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CDC Releases 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card
Nation meets over half of Healthy People 2020 breastfeeding goals Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2018 Contact: CDC Media Relations Of the approximately 4 million babies born in 2015, most (83.2 percent) started out breastfeeding – but many stop earlier than recommended, according to the 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card released today by[Read More…]
NASA’s InSight Passes Halfway to Mars, Instruments Check In (Video)
CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2018 Contacts: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. and JoAnna Wendel, NASA Headquarters, Washington NASA’s InSight spacecraft, en route to a Nov. 26 landing on Mars, passed the halfway mark on Aug. 6. All of its instruments have been tested and are working well. As of Aug. 20, the spacecraft[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Interviews Singer, Actor and “Hamilton” Star Miguel Cervantes on “Chicago Stories”
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2018 By: Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel On this week’s episode of “Chicago Stories” the star of Chicago’s “Hamilton” Miguel Cervantes gives Mayor Emanuel his take on the smash-hit musical, shares the story of his hard-won career, and talks about his biggest role of all as “Dad” and raising[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Settlement Requiring Cleanup of Madison County Oil Refinery
Settlement Requires Massive Site Cleanup, Ending Years of Litigation & Contamination Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a settlement with Delaware-based Premcor Refining Group Inc. (Premcor). This agreement resolves years of environmental concerns and litigation by Madigan’s office and Madison County State’s Attorney Tom[Read More…]
Chicago OIG Launches New Information Portal
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 20, 2018 Contact: Danielle Perry Today, the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has unveiled a public, user-friendly Information Portal on its redesigned website. This portal is an interactive data visualization tool that provides the public with an unprecedented means of engaging and understanding City of Chicago[Read More…]
Opening Pitch Seen ‘Round the World: Marian Catholic’s Sr. Mary Jo to Appear on Good Morning America
Video of Sr. Mary Jo’s appearance on Good Morning America has been added below. #GMA! Update: Read about the Sr. Mary Jo Bobblehead! Pre-order now! Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It was the pitch seen ’round the world. Saturday evening, Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck, a theology teacher at Marian Catholic High School,[Read More…]
2 Felonies, 1 Week: Police Reports Through August 8, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This coverage represents reports from July 31 through August 8, 2018. Charges filed include two felonies filed against two different people. We provide more details in these reports now that we offer subscriptions. We invite you to get the whole story: please subscribe today. eNews Park Forest reports this[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of August 19, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Shirley Green Senior Center in DownTown Park Forest will be hosting a Healthy Aging Class on Thursday, August 23. The class will be conducted by a Jewel Osco Dietitian will be held on Thursday, August 23 from 11 a.m. to noon. The class is free[Read More…]
CN Railroad Crossing Work Begins Monday: You Shall Not Pass
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As Gandalf said to the Balrog, “You shall not pass!” At 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 20, the CN railroad crossing at Western Avenue will close in both directions for up to seven days. Drivers should not be surprised to see the tracks close earlier than that on[Read More…]
