Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough, a special guest representing Cook County at Governor Pritzker’s first Budget Address to the General Assembly, issued the following statement: “Even though a lot of attention is focused on how the state budget impasse affected state services, the damage also rippled downwards to county[Read More…]

University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rev. Dr. Albert “Al” Sampson, one of the first graduates of Governors State University and among the last ministers ordained by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will mark the university’s the 50-year anniversary with an on-stage interview on Tuesday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Sherman[Read More…]

Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It should come as no surprise that Republicans and Democrats find themselves on opposite sides following Governor Pritzker’s budget address this week. House GOP Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) said Wednesday, “The Governor’s budget today shows the true need for bipartisan solutions to fix Illinois’ many fiscal challenges.[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest is taking action to prepare the community for the future impacts of climate change. Park Forest board members Monday night unanimously approved a Climate Action and Resilience Plan. The new plan builds on Park Forest’s Sustainability Plan adopted in 2012 to identify critical changes needed[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Among the items Village Manager covered in his report to the Village Board Monday is a job fair that will take place on March 6 at the Richton Park Community Center. The event is taking place courtesy OAI, Inc., the CSEDC, and Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s office. Two[Read More…]