San Francisco, CA-(ENEWSPF)- The good news is, Illinois retains a BBB- rating after the legislature overturned vetoes from Governor Bruce Rauner, passing a budget. But there is still work to be done. Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Wednesday after Standard & Poor’s reacted positively to passage of a bipartisan[Read More…]
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Toni Preckwinkle Calls For Resignation Of Sharon Brannigan
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Calls for Resignation of Women’s Commission Member Sharon Brannigan Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President called for the resignation of Woman’s Commission Member Sharon Brannigan in the wake of revelations about a public Facebook post Brannigan made in January 2015. Preckwinkle said, “I was made[Read More…]
District 163’s Day on the Links
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 had a perfect weather day for its seventh annual Teeing Off Fore Education, a fine day on the links. Held at Lincolnshire Country Club in Crete on June 19, the event attracted many happy golfers and raised funds to support the[Read More…]
Students’ Medical Needs Provided At School District 163
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Ronald McDonald Health Van will be available for Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 students’ medical needs: school physical examinations and immunizations at 21st Century Primary Center, 240 S. Orchard Drive , Park Forest, on Thursday, July 27, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and Tuesday, August 15, from 8:30 a.m.[Read More…]
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 2017 Registration
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Walk-in registration for the 2017-2018 school year for Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will be conducted in the 21st Century Primary Center’s Media Center, 240 S. Orchard Drive, Park Forest, on the following dates and times: Thursday, July 27, 9 am – 12 pm & 1[Read More…]
Michael Road Fire: PFFD Activity Report for July 2-8, 2017
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Michael Road fire kept the Park Forest Fire Department occupied on July 7 — that, and twelve other calls that same day. Last week, there were 80 total responses by the PFFD. Of these, 17 were fire/service calls, and 63 were EMS calls. The department’s weekly[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Issues Guidance to Illinois Law Enforcement to Improve Response to Sexual Assault & Sexual Abuse Crimes
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 11, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced her office issued guidance for law enforcement agencies throughout the state under a new landmark law that was enacted to improve the response to sexual assault and sexual abuse crimes in Illinois. The Comprehensive Guidelines and Sample Policy Language for[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Awarded $ 150,000 Federal Grant to Share its College Ready Writing Program
Will share program with Matteson District 162 Elementary Students, Other Illinois and U.S, Districts RICHTON PARK, ILL—(ENEWSPF)–July 11,2017—Southland College Prep Charter High School has been awarded a $150,000 federal grant to share its college ready writing program with Matteson District 162 elementary students and other Illinois and U.S. school districts.[Read More…]
League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area Summer Social: Wine and Cheese Event on Friday, July 21
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 11, 2017. Please join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area for its Smmer Social: Wine and Cheese Event on Friday, July 21 at 6 p.m. at the Richton Park Community Center, 4425 Sauk Trail in Richton Park. What better way to spend a lovely[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Innovative Food Business Incubator to Open in East Garfield Park
The Hatchery Will Create Hundreds of Jobs and Further Strengthen Chicago’s Thriving Food and Beverage Sector CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced a new food and beverage business incubator, The Hatchery, which will open next year in East Garfield Park. The Hatchery will support local food and beverage[Read More…]
