CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—November 27, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that it will host a public meeting to share updates and collect feedback on proposed changes to the Interstate 55 managed lanes project. IDOT has recently updated the project plans to include a second managed[Read More…]
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Navy Identifies Sailors Lost in C-2A Crash
PHILIPPINE SEA (NNS) –(ENEWSPF)—November 27, 2017. After notifying their families that extensive search and rescue efforts had ended, the Navy identified Lt. Steven Combs, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew Chialastri and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Bryan Grosso Nov. 25 as the three Sailors lost in a C-2A Greyhound crash[Read More…]
Woodland Carols at Thorn Creek Nature Center on Saturday, December 9
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 27, 2017 By: Judy Dolan Mendelson Start your holiday season off right by giving to others during “Woodland Carols” on Saturday, December 9 from noon to 2 p.m. at Thorn Creek Nature Center. Savor homemade soups while listening to holiday music by popular area performers. The event[Read More…]
Story of the Landscape Hike at Thorn Creek Nature Center on Sunday, December 3
Registration required by Friday, December 1 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 27, 2017 By: Judy Dolan Mendelson Find out what the slopes, depressions, stream channels, and tree communities in Thorn Creek Woods can tell us on the Story of the Landscape Hike held Sunday, December 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. In[Read More…]
Governors State University Places Veterans’ Experiences Center Stage
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–November 27, 2017 By: Angela Denk On Monday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m., a special Town Hall event will be held on the campus of Governors State University. Veterans Speak will focus on U.S. military combat veterans and how the experience of war can be understood and shared through the humanities.[Read More…]
Sauk-Calumet Group of Illinois Sierra Club to Explore Newfoundland at December Meeting
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—November 27, 2017 By: Patrick Coffey The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, December 11th, at 7:15 p.m. at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. Gregg Ott and Christy Mazrimas Ott will tell tales and show slides of their adventures on Newfoundland,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of November 26, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —The Annual Holiday Tree Lighting will officially kick off in Park Forest on Friday, December 1. The kids can enjoy arts, crafts and refreshments beginning at 5 p.m. at Dining on the Green in DownTown Park Forest. Be sure to arrive early as there is limited space[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Library Announces Fall 2017 Potpourri of Lecture Series
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard has announced the topics for its fall 2017 Potpourri of Lecture Series. The Lectures will take place on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the Library’s Ringering Room. Scheduled Lectures: • November 30th – “Climate[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action Against Citibank for Student Loan Servicing Failures that Harmed Borrowers
Citibank Deceived Borrowers About Tax Benefits, Incorrectly Charged Late Fees and Interest, Sent Misleading Monthly Bills and Incomplete Notices Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action this week against Citibank, N.A. for student loan servicing failures that harmed borrowers. CFPB found[Read More…]
Teen Driving In Park Forest Shot And Killed Thursday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A teenager driving along Sauk Trail Thursday was shot and killed in what investigators say was not a random shooting. Eighteen-year-old Kiante Albert of Park Forest was found with a bullet wound to the upper torso after police and paramedics were dispatched to the 0-100 block of McCarthy[Read More…]
