Month: August 2008

Cook County Tax Reactivation Project in Hands of Senate

Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The future of the Cook County Tax Reactivation Project is in the hands of the Illinois Senate. State Representative Al Riley, D-Olympia Fields, recently sponsored a bill to secure $1.5 million in funding for the program,  which helps municipalities acquire clear title to abandoned or tax-delinquent properties through[Read More…]

State Rep. Al Riley Newsflash

State Representative Al Riley & Rich Township Invite you to attend a Social Services Fair Saturday September 6, 2008 Hillcrest High School Cafeteria 175th & Pulaski, Country Club Hills Parking entrance on 175th Just east of Pulaski 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please call the district office at 708.283.0400 or[Read More…]

Michelle Obama’s Democratic Convention Speech

Below is the text for Michelle Obama’s speech to the Democratic convention, as prepared for delivery As you might imagine, for Barack, running for President is nothing compared to that first game of basketball with my brother Craig. I can’t tell you how much it means to have Craig and[Read More…]

Don’t Want Two-Mile-Trains? Make Your Voice Heard Tonight

Commentary As part of their efforts to solicit public comment for the draft Environmental Impact Study, the Surface Transportation Board will convene a number of public meetings in the coming weeks. The first one is scheduled for this afternoon and evening at the Matteson Holiday Inn. Scheduled meetings for public[Read More…]

IRAQ: ‘Provincial Saddam’ Goes, Finally

Inter Press Service By Ahmed Ali and Dahr Jamail* BAQUBA, Aug 14 (IPS) – The surprise removal of the Diyala police chief has brought new hope of a more secure future. The decision by members of the ruling council of Diyala governorate to discharge provincial police chief Ghanim al-Quraishi brought[Read More…]

Crime Free Housing Hot Topic at Neighborhood Meeting

All landlords in Park Forest must be in compliance with the Crime Free Housing Ordinance. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The recent large number of evictions from the Lofts of Thorn Creek was a major topic of discussion at last week’s neighborhood meeting at Indiana School. Residents took the opportunity[Read More…]

Village Goes on the Road to West Lincolnwood

Village Hall went on the road last week, with board members and staff meeting in West Lincolnwood. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Residents from the West Lincolnwood neighborhood were invited to participate in a neighborhood meeting at Indiana School last Thursday, August 21. Close to 75 were in attendance.[Read More…]

Broken iPod? Is iKaput.com Kaput?

Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)— iKaput.com’s website said they were the “best choice for iPod repair.” The Better Business Bureau of Utah disagrees and believes that the 85 consumers who have filed complaints in the past year would also disagree. In the last nine months, more than 80 complaints have been received from[Read More…]

PSC Helps New Students Adjust to College

Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Prairie State College’s annual New Student Convocation is scheduled for Thursday, August 28. Convocation is an opportunity for freshmen to get acquainted with college life while being officially welcomed to the college by faculty, administrators, and staff. The Convocation begins at 11:30 a.m. with a formal academic[Read More…]

South Suburban Earth Science Club to Meet Tuesday

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club (SSESC) wil meet on Tuesday, September 9th at 7:30 p.m. upstairs in Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest. The guest speaker will be Mr. Joel Knapper, NASA Ambassador, who will speak on the Mission to Mars. Everyone welcome. Refreshments will[Read More…]

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