Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest will host a Growing Green Recycle Fest on Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the intersection of Main Street and Cunningham Drive in Downtown Park Forest. The event is open to residents and non-residents alike. Items to be[Read More…]
Month: May 2019
Rich Township Presents Illinois Township Day
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich Township Supervisor Al Riley announced that Rich Township would celebrate Illinois Township Day on Saturday, June 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be free shredding available from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. The event will take place at the Rich Township Complex, 22013 Governor’s[Read More…]
Here Are the Proposed Fair Tax Rates on Their Way to Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Voters
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement Thursday regarding House passage of a Fair Tax rates package that the speaker says will provide relief for 97% of Illinois taxpayers. The bill is SB0687, sponsored by Senators Toi Hutchinson and Elgin R. Sims Jr. in the Illinois Senate.[Read More…]
Traffic Signals Run Over by Sleepy Drivers
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Not intending to make light of these situations, Park Forest police reported Thursday the downing of two separate traffic signals in separate instances. Both drivers cited “sleepiness” to officers, according to police. No injuries were reported. “We know, traffic signals sometimes seem bossy, always telling you when[Read More…]
Cubs Snap 3-Game Losing Streak with Hendricks’ 8 Strong Innings Pitching and Bryant’s Homer
By Steven S. Garcia Houston, TX-(ENEWSPF)- The Cubs (30-23) were at Minute Maid Park last evening for the third and final game of their interleague series with the AL West-leading Houston Astros (37-10) and trying to avoid a series sweep. The Cubs hadn’t been swept since the Atlanta Braves did[Read More…]
President Toni Preckwinkle Releases Report and Findings Commissioned from the Cook County Anti-Harassment Working Group
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today released the report from the Cook County Anti-Harassment Working Group. President Preckwinkle convened the group in October 2018 to review and enhance policies for preventing and prohibiting harassment in the workplace. Her office also conducted a Culture of Reporting Harassment survey,[Read More…]
2019 Low-Cost Rabies Vaccine, Microchip Clinics Scheduled by Cook County Animal and Rabies Control
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Animal and Rabies Control released its 2019 low-cost rabies vaccine and microchip schedule. The first clinic is on Tuesday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield. Clinics are scheduled throughout the summer across the County. A full[Read More…]
First Ever Solar Eclipse Film Brough Back to Life
London, UK-(ENEWSPF)- The BFI and the Royal Astronomical Society have announced the rediscovery of the earliest moving picture of a total solar eclipse from 1900, the first ever solar eclipse film. The original film fragment held in The Royal Astronomical Society’s archive has been painstakingly scanned and restored in 4K by conservation[Read More…]
IL State Rifle Association Calls IL House Approved Regulations Onerous For Gun Owners
Illinois State Rifle Association vows to fight legislation in court if it passes Chatsworth, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Exercising Constitutional rights in America should not cost money, but under new legislation approved in the Illinois House today the cost of gun ownership in Illinois will dramatically increase. The House approved Senate Bill 1966[Read More…]
Cubs Belt 5 HRs; Lester Struggles as the Cubs Drop Their 3rd in a Row
Houston, TX-(ENEWSPF)- On a night where the both the Cubs and Astros combined for seven home runs – five for the Cubs – the Cubs’ pitching staff continued to struggle against the Astros at Minute Maid Park. Since May 14, Cubs’ starters have an ERA of 5.98 while the bullpen[Read More…]