Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Twenty-four individuals received Trustee Scholarships from Prairie State College (PSC) for the 2008-09 academic year. The scholarships are awarded to graduates of high schools within the PSC district to recognize outstanding accomplishments, high academic achievement, and an overall commitment to personal excellence. This year, scholarships were awarded[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Prairie State College’s Career Development Services invites area businesses and organizations to participate in a job fair. The job fair will be held on Wednesday, October 22, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the atrium of the college’s main campus, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. Registration is[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Humane Society staff members recently witnessed a horrible scene. On Saturday, August 30, working in conjunction with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department and the Homewood Police, 30 dogs were seized from deplorable conditions on a quiet, tree-lined street in Homewood. The dogs were living[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a Criminal Justice and Public Safety career fair on Thursday, October 9, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Prospective employers from the fields of law enforcement, public administration, and security services will[Read More…]

GSU President Dr. Elaine Maimon, Diane Dates Casey, Dean of Library Services, and University Provost Dr. Jane Hudak. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Diane Dates Casey understands that managing a library and ensuring its contents are accessible is much more than simply slapping a number on the spine of a[Read More…]

Runners are underway in the 2008 Park Forest Scenic 5 and More. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Bonus Coverage – Photo Galleries – Park Forest Scenic 5 and More, Park Forest Scenic 5 Awards, 2008 Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Crowds began to gather on the streets of Park Forest before 6:30 a.m. Labor[Read More…]

2008 Park Forest 5 Mile Run Park Forest, IL – September 1, 2008 Overall Results Place Div Sex Name No. Ag S City St Guntime Pace Chip 1 1 1 Julius K Rotich 12 33 M West Des Moi IA 25:27 5:06 25:25 2 1 2 Michael Lucchesi 534 29[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two men were arrested on drug charges last week after one of them was pulled over by police on Orchard Drive. A hypodermic needle discovered inside the vehicle led police to further inquiry. An officer was on patrol on Orchard Drive approaching Indiana Street shortly before 11[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police arrested another alleged CD/DVD pirate last week during a traffic stop on Western Avenue. He was discovered sailing through Park Forest in a red Chevrolet Astro van. While on patrol on Saturday, August 30, at 3:20 a.m., Officer DeVries observed the van traveling northbound on Western[Read More…]

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]