Places First in Performance in the Round Event and Four Other Events RICHTON PARK, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2018 By: Richard Barry Southland College Prep Charter High School, a new Richton Park, Illinois public charter high school, won first place in the Illinois High School Association’s Regional Individual Speech Event tournament hosted[Read More…]
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Mayor Emanuel, CTA Announces Completion of Transformational Wilson Station Reconstruction Project
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. announced the completion of the $203 million Wilson Station Reconstruction Project. The project has entirely transformed a nearly 100-year-old station in Uptown into a modern rail station and centerpiece for the community, stimulating[Read More…]
Trump’s Attack on Immigrants Undermines America’s Child Care System and Represents Another Broken Campaign Promise
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2018 By: Leila Schochet President Donald Trump promised to promote access to child care; however, threatening the security of immigrants and their families directly undermines America’s child care system. A new column from the Center for American Progress examines the outsized role that immigrants play in filling the need for[Read More…]
5th District U.S. Congressional Candidate ‘Fully Supports’ Recreational Use of Cannabis
CHICAGO,IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2018 By: Tom Lupa U.S. Congressional candidate Benjamin Thomas Wolf congratulated California on legalizing recreational use of cannabis this week. Citing the billions of dollars that would be made in revenue should cannabis be legalized, Wolf has thrown his full support behind legalization in the State of Illinois[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Opposes Funding Elimination for Clean Air Projects in Federal Harley-Davidson Settlement
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney Lisa Madigan joined 10 other State Attorneys General filing an amicus brief opposing the elimination of $3 million in funding for clean air projects from a proposed settlement between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Harley-Davidson. The proposed settlement stems from a complaint[Read More…]
Backpacking the John Muir Trail at February Meeting of Sauk-Calumet Sierra Club Group
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2018 By: Patrick Coffey The next meeting of the Sauk-Calumet Sierra Club Group will be on Monday, February 12th, at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. in Frankfort at 7:15 pm. The program will highlight a father-daughter team who backpacked the John Muir Trail in California this past summer. Mel[Read More…]
Debt Transparency Becomes Law Despite Rauner Veto
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Debt Transparency Act became law January 1, 2018, despite Gov. Rauner vetoing the bill after it passed the full legislature. The Illinois House unanimously voted, 112-0, to override the governors veto on October 25. On that date, Rep. Al Riley (D-38th) signed on as a co-sponsor[Read More…]
Spartan Cheer Captures 21st At IHSA State Championships
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cheer squad from Marian Catholic High School captured 21st in competition for IHSA championships. Marian Catholic scored 72.22 on Feb. 2 at the Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, earning a top 25 finish in State with the 21st best score in the Medium Division of the[Read More…]
Lenten Fish Fry Begins Feb. 16 At St. Irenaeus
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Knights of Columbus want you to know they have dinner for you on Fridays during Lent. Their annual Fish Fry will begin at St. Irenaeus Church on February 16. The rest of the calendar for this year’s feasts include February 23, and March 2, 9, 16,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of February 4, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— If you are a fan of Dave Rudolf, Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse located in Park Forest’ Unitarian Universalist Community Church has a show on Saturday, February 10th that is a must see. Dave will be celebrating the release of his 35th CD, ‘British Reinvasion,’ which includes songs of[Read More…]
