Collaboration is first project in statewide plan for tech and economic development CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 21, 2017 By: University of Chicago News The University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are launching a partnership dedicated to research and technology development for some of society’s most pressing challenges, from producing[Read More…]
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Governor Rauner Urges Students to Consider Careers in Manufacturing
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2017 By: Office of Gov. Rauner Gov. Bruce Rauner highlighted exciting new advanced manufacturing career opportunities with a group of over 150 students from five Chicago high schools today at a National Manufacturing Month event. The event took place at the Wilbur Wright College Humboldt Park Campus, 4300[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for October 21, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not mean[Read More…]
In Huge Win For Park Forest, Village Sells Major North Street Property
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Residents may simply know it now as “that building” at the corner of North Street and Orchard Boulevard. It’s a major property in town, and it’s just been sold. The office and industrial building vacant for nearly 10 years in Park Forest is under new ownership and[Read More…]
DeLuca’s Bill Aims To Help Local Governments Keep More Sales Tax
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca introduced a bill that allows local governments to keep more of their sales tax dollars. If it passes. The bill is currently in its early stages. “Every dollar local governments bring in helps them provide services for their residents, including police and fire services,[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Donates Books to Two Elementary Schools*
Matteson, IL –(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2017 By: Office of Congresswoman Robin Kelly Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly donated 137 books to two south suburban elementary schools from the Library of Congress Surplus Book Program. “Kids love to read. We need to do our part to make it easy for them to pick[Read More…]
Help Park Forest Police Department Win K9 Grant
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2017 By: Park Forest Communications When K9 Tobi retired from service this summer, the Park Forest Police Department’s K9 unit, which had been active for the past 25 years or more, came to a hiatus. As the Department looked to find and fund ways to continue[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Failing to Disclose Immigration Records
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2017 By: Office of Attorney General Lisa Madigan Attorney General Lisa Madigan, along with nine other attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for its failure to respond to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for information relating to the[Read More…]
Congressman Tom Marino Withdraws His Name as Drug Czar Nominee
Advocates Opposed Marino and Urge Trump to Nominate Candidate Who Will Prioritize Public Health Instead of Criminal Punishment Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2017 By: Drug Policy Alliance Today, U.S. Representative Tom Marino (R-PA) withdrew his name from consideration to become the Trump administration’s drug czar following revelations from a Washington Post/60[Read More…]
Flu Shots Now Available at Park Forest Health Department
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2017. Flu shots are available now at the Park Forest Health Department Nurses Plus. The cost is $30 for those ages 19 through 64, $20 for those 18 years and under, and free for Medicare Part B recipients (must bring copy of card). No appointment is[Read More…]
