(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East Key Club members and some Special Olympians help cheer on their teammates at the recent Rocket DogPatch Olympics. Pictured are: (back row) Special Olympians Lyle Goodman and Tommy Lorenzetti; (center row) Key Club and Best Buddies volunteers Jazmine Cruz, Tracy Thomas and Ellen[Read More…]
Day: May 3, 2009
South Suburban Earth Science Club April Meeting Features Jewelry, Minerals, Fossils
Jan Podbielski explains to the audience the steps in making a necklace. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club met Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Freedom Hall, Park Forest , IL .Mr. Jan Podbeilski, Peotone, presented the evening’s program on jewelry making. Podbielski, and his wife[Read More…]
Students Present Annual Graduate Exhibit at PSC
The PSC Annual Graduate Exhibit runs now through May 21. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Prairie State College Annual Graduate Exhibit features works by students who will graduate in May. The exhibit is on display through Thursday, May 21, in the college’s Christopher Art Gallery, located at 202 S.[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Report for May 4, 2009
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 local[Read More…]
Five Men Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Cars with Paintballs and BBs
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police quickly apprehended five men in the early morning of Sunday, April 26, following reports of subjects shooting paitballs and BBs at automobiles parked on Elm Street. Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Elm Street at 12:10 a.m. Upon arrival, police discovered eight vehicles that[Read More…]
Tornado Season Safety Tips
A tornado ripped through the Richton Square Apartments last June. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Tornado season is upon us. Although tornados can occur at any time of the year, they are most predominant in the Midwest from March through June. One of the most important things to know[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest – May 4, 2009
Alia Davis, right, of Quality Classic Fitness Center, welcomes Dave Smith, owner of Orchard Fresh Market at the store’s Grand Opening Saturday. Click here for more pictures from the Grand Opening. (Photo: Tom Roome) Photo Gallery: Orchard Fresh Market Grand Opening Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— If your club, church, organization or[Read More…]
eNews Park Forest, vol.4, num.18
Note: eNews Park Forest is changing its look tonight. ENEWSPF will remain online as we adjust the template. Our new, fresh look will allow us to bring the news even more clearly to Park Forest and beyond. In and Around Park Forest – Week of May 4, 2009 Alia Davis,[Read More…]