Month: June 2007

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League of Women Voters State Convention A Success

Barbara Moore addresses the League of Women voters State Convention after receiving the Carrie Chapman Catt award. (Photo: Carol Moore) Updated Monday, July 2, 2007, 10:40 p.m. with photographs.  Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area was honored to co-host the state convention of[Read More…]

Madigan Warns Of Lead Exposure From Wooden Railway Toys

Attorney General Alerts Consumers to Recall of Popular Children’s Product “Thomas And Friends” Wooden Railway Toys Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Attorney General Lisa Madigan today is alerting consumers to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) recall of 1.5 million “Thomas and Friends” wooden railway toys.  The recall, issued on June 13, 2007,[Read More…]

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Park Forest Baseball Announces Playoff Schedule

Spectators watch baseball giants battle it out Thursday evening. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Park Forest Baseball announced the remaining playoff schedule for this season. Fans of all ages are welcome to attend and cheer the teams on to victory. The schedule follows: Saturday, June 30: 11:00 — Three[Read More…]

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Algonquin Street Fire Guts House

The rear of 110 Algonquin showing severe fire damage. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Police are still investigating a fire that broke out last Saturday evening, June 23, at 110 Algonquin. Firefighters from four surrounding communities including Matteson, Richton Park, South Chicago Heights and University Park assisted in the[Read More…]

Controversial “911 Ripple Effect” to be Released July 4th

Columbia, MO (PRWEB) June 29, 2007 — Dave vonKleist and William Lewis, the truth-seeking duo that released the notorious "911 In Plane Site" announce the release of their newest documentary. Titled "911 Ripple Effect," this new endeavor promises to be more controversial and revealing than its predecessor. The latest collaboration[Read More…]

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Dietician Michael DiVito Joins Farmers’ Market

Patrons enjoy the Farmers' Market in Downtown Park Forest. The market is well-attended at its new location by the Park Forest Eagle Theater. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Having problems with diabetes, high blood pressure or weight control? Every Saturday in July you can “Shop/talk”  with registered dietician Michel[Read More…]

Ford Motor Company Joins USCAP

Ford joins United States Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), a group of businesses and leading environmental organizations that have come together to call on the federal government to enact national legislation to achieve significant reductions of greenhouse gas emissions. Ford has long supported the six major principles of USCAP, including recognizing[Read More…]

Helicopters over Park Forest?

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village staff have released information to inform the public that Commonwealth Edison will deploy the use of helicopters in conjunction with some of the work that needs to be done in the area of the vast utility right-of-way near Orchard and Westwood, running east and west along[Read More…]

Chrysalis Community Center

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Four teenagers from the surrounding area helped write a grant to theNational Crime Prevention Council.  Thanks to their unique and wellplanned idea, Chrysalis Community Center will sponsor a teen and familyfriendly weekend at the end of July."Violence Free is the Way to Be!",is the theme of this[Read More…]

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