Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- House Republican Leader Jim Durkin called on Speaker Michael Madigan to negotiate a resolution to the Illinois budget crisis. In a statement Saturday, Leader Durkin said, “With 6 days remaining in this fiscal year, I once again call upon Speaker Madigan to meet with me immediately to negotiate[Read More…]
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Union Street Gallery’s 2017 Garden Walk to Take Place July 8
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2017. Tickets are now on sale for Union Street Gallery’s 2017 Garden Walk to take place on Saturday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Spend the day visiting this year’s must-see gardens from Homewood south to Park Forest, to near-by Monee, east[Read More…]
The Center for Multicultural Communities Presents Program ‘Systemic Racism, Its History and Significance’ on June 27
HOMEWOOD—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2017. The Center for Multicultural Communities will presents a program ‘Systemic Racism, Its History and Significance’ on June 27 at the Homewood Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Let’s unpack the subject of racism and understand it. Believe it or not, there was a time when it did not exist.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of June 25, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —Attention all budding artists: Tall Grass Arts Association is hosting a ‘Paint & Sip with Georgia O’Keefe’ on Saturday, July 15. This event is a fundraiser to help support the Tall Grass Gallery and School by participating in this evening of creating your own painting while enjoying music, hors[Read More…]
House Speaker Madigan: Bipartisan Negotiation on Workers’ Comp Bill to Continue
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—June 24, 2017. Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Saturday: “At the request of Leader Durkin, House Democrats have agreed to postpone a vote on workers’ compensation legislation in the House Labor Committee and will continue working with our Republican colleagues to craft a bipartisan agreement.[Read More…]
Tired Of Illinois Press Release Wars: Rauner Must Stop The Bullshit
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the sake of the good people of Illinois, all Illinoisans, Governor Rauner must give in. I’m tired of the press release wars. I’m tired of the statements from this or that legislative leader. I’m tired of all of it, and it must end now. Now. Today.[Read More…]
Prairie State College Adjunct Professor Alexandra Green Honored with ICCTA Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Member Award
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2017. Prairie State College (PSC) Adjunct Professor of Music Alexandra Green recently was recognized as one of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Award winners. Green accepted the award during the 2017 ICCTA awards ceremony, held Friday, June 2, in Bloomington-Normal. This is[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly: More Than a Year After the House Sit-in, No Vote Taken on Common Sense, Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement marking the one year anniversary of the House Gun Violence Prevention Sit-In organized by Reps. John Lewis (GA), Robin Kelly (IL), Katherine Clark (MA), David Cicilline (RI) and John Larson (CT). “One year ago, I joined four of my[Read More…]
House Speaker Madigan Statement on Leaders Meeting to Discuss Way to End Rauner Budget Crisis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2017. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Friday: “President Cullerton and I met earlier this morning to discuss a way to end the Rauner budget crisis. We were scheduled to meet together with Leaders Radogno and Durkin. We were deeply disappointed that both[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces Spring 2017 Dean’s List
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2017. Prairie State College (PSC) recognizes the academic accomplishments of students each year by awarding them a place on the PSC Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better, have completed a minimum[Read More…]
