Submits Nearly 20,000 Signatures Dolton, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Democratic State Representative David Miller’s says he filed nearly 20,000 signatures on 1056 sheets for his bid to become Illinois’ next Comptroller. “I am honored to have such incredible support so early on,” said Miller. “The Office of Comptroller may not be the most[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Isaac C. Hayes, the GOP nominee for Congress in Illinois’ Second Congressional District, released a statement Tuesday condemning health care reform that includes a public option. Hayes called the proposed "public option" in health care reform legislation moving through the Congress is a "Nightmare on Elm Street." which[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village officials in Park Forest released the following statement on the death of former trustee Dewey Helmick: The Village wishes to express condolences to the family and friends of former trustee Dewey Helmick, who passed away September 26th, 2009. A veteran of World War II, Dewey graduated[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Drivers should allow extra stime and use alternated routes when traveling along a 3.5-mile stretch of Lincoln Highways (U.S. Route 30) for about five weeks. The work began on Monday. Motorists should expect: Permanent lane closures in both directions of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) from Cicero Avenue[Read More…]

The Matteson Station East Parking Lot resurfacing update board – Click image for detail. (Graphic: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In advance of work to build the Matteson railroad track connections between CN’s main north-south line and the EJ&E, the commuter parking lot on the east side of Metra’s Matteson station[Read More…]

Daniel Bolm, club member, demonstrates cleaning a fossil with his mini blaster. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club held their 40th Annual Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show on the weekend of October 17th and 18that Prairie State College. The large gymnasium was filled with[Read More…]