SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2017. On Mar. 25, Coalition military forces conducted 30 strikes consisting of 93 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIS targets. Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed 35 oil barrels, six oil[Read More…]
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Park Forest’s Teen Zone 2nd Annual College Tour, April 14 – 22
Registration Required by Friday, March 31 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2017. Park Forest’s Teen Zone program presents the 2nd Annual Spring College Tour happening April 14 to April 22, including tours of over 10 college campuses, a visit to CNN’s studio, Six Flags Over Georgia, and sightseeing in New Orleans.[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest Inks Three-year Deal with Company to Manage Park Forest Aqua Center
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2017. Park Forest board members voted unanimously Feb. 27 to approve a three-year agreement with Jeff Ellis Management (JEM) to take over the bulk of the management duties of the Park Forest Aqua Center. Jeff Ellis Management will provide support for day-to-day- maintenance of the aquatic[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Easter Egg-Stravaganza to be Held on Saturday, April 8
Photo source: pinterest.com Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2017. The Park Forest Recreation and Parks Advisory Board and Recreation and Parks Department invites you and your family to take part in the Easter Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dining on the Green, 349 Main[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery’s Annual Derby Day Event to Take Place on Saturday, May 6
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2017. Union Street Gallery will be bringing some Kentucky Charm to the south suburbs at its annual Derby Day event on Saturday, May 6. The event will be held at the Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country Club Drive. Enjoy the pageantry and good company associated with[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Takes First Place in IHSA State Group Interpretation
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School’s Group Interpretation team placed first in the IHSA State tournament today at the University of Illinois Springfield. Southland’s 10-person ensemble earned the state title with its performance of an original 30-minute interpretation of “Hidden Figures,” based on Margot Lee Shetterly’s book[Read More…]
Say “Yes” To Receiving Donated Home, St. Irenaeus
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This is just a short note regarding the possibility of a donated home in Park Forest to Saint Irenaeus Parish. Members of the parish should strongly consider supporting the acceptance of this home. First, this may seem like an odd commentary for our non-Catholic brothers and sisters.[Read More…]
Senator Tammy Duckworth Addresses Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council, Highlights “Economic Opportunity” Agenda
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) addresses Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council (Photo: furnished) WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) addressed the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council yesterday, outlining her vision for creating jobs and expanding economic opportunity for hardworking families in communities across Illinois through investments in infrastructure, education[Read More…]
SEIU’s Henry: Power of Families and Communities Coming Together Defeats Healthcare Repeal, Protecting Care for Millions
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2017. SEIU International President Mary Kay Henry issued the following statement after Republicans failed to pass legislation repealing the Affordable Care Act and gutting Medicaid: “Republican extremists have tried time and again to take away our healthcare but working families and our communities have come out in record[Read More…]
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Statement on the Failure of Trumpcare
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09) Source: senate.gov Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2017 Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement after House Republican leadership cancelled what would have been a failing vote on Trumpcare, and declared the legislation to be “dead”: “Today is a victory for the American people. I want to extend[Read More…]
