A school board member for Park Forest-Chicago Heights District 163 was invoiced by the district and paid back over $1,500 in personal charges either he or his wife made using a district “P-Card” or purchasing credit card. School Board member Randall White, current Vice President of the SD 163 school board, racked up $1,562.92 in personal charges beginning in May of 2021, according to documents received by eNews Park Forest through a Freedom of Information Request to the Business Office of District 163.
Elections
OPINION: State Sen. Patrick Joyce – Summer of Hope
By Sen. Patrick JoyceD-Essex, 40th State Senate District ENEWPF – This is a summer of hope, of reconnecting – of getting our lives back. Since I returned home from the spring legislative session in Springfield at the end of May, I have been on the road traveling the 40th Senate[Read More…]
PSC Board of Trustees Seeks New Member
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Would you like to serve on the Board of Trustees for Prairie State College? With the retirement of Marc Wiley from the PSC board, trustees are seeking candidates to fill the vacant position. The board is required to appoint an interim trustee to serve until the next[Read More…]
To The Editor: Trump Had His Chance. Vote!
To the Editor-(ENEWSPF)- President Trump, you have had almost four years to lead the United States and have failed us by your own choosing. Whether it be in foreign policy and domestic policy you have not protected the United States as Commander-in-Chief. Now comes the latest news about your complete[Read More…]
To the Editor: No More Polls. Vote by Mail for All.
To the Editor-(ENEWSPF)- Vote by Mail Voting by mail should replace voting at the polls in its entirety. The two institutions that can definitely be trusted are the County Board of Elections and the United States Postal Service. The money saved by eliminating the need for poll workers could be[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Thanks Governor Hickenlooper for Supporting the MOMMA’s Act
Encourages Others to Back Comprehensive Maternal Mortality Prevention Legislation Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In advance on the second 2020 Democratic Presidential Debate, SELF magazine asked all of the 2020 Presidential candidates about their plans to tackle America’s growing maternal mortality crisis. To answer the question, former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper cited the MOMMA’s Act, introduced by[Read More…]
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 Shows Randall White, Judy Hawthorne, Christina Dupee with the Lead
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As of Wednesday morning, Randall White, Judy Hawthorne, and Christina Dupee appear poised to claim victory in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163’s race where there were five contenders. Walter Mosby III and Lance Jefferson would lose their seats if these numbers hold over the next couple[Read More…]
To The Editor: Experience counts. But Ideas Matter.
(ENEWSPF)- My name is Lane Cameron. I’m 62 years old and a life long resident of Park Forest. I have met and spoken with Mae Brandon. She is a good and wonderful person. I believe she loves Park Forest as much as I do and has the best interest of[Read More…]
6 File to Run for Park Forest Mayor; 2 May Have Trouble Staying on the Ballot
Correction regarding Mae Brandon’s petition packet below. An objection to her packet would not be sustained. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Six people have filed petition packets to run for Park Forest Mayor. Two of the six appear to have problems with their packets. If challenged, they may very well not make[Read More…]
Former President Barack Obama Releases Statement on the Death of Senator John McCain
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sen. John McCain died Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the age of 81. Senator McCain was diagnosed with brain cancer in July 2017. Former President Barack Obama, who defeated United States Senator John McCain, issued a statement Saturday mourning the passing of his one-time political opponent in the[Read More…]