95 Marian Catholic students recognized as AP Scholars Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The College Board has distributed AP Scholar Awards to 95 Marian Catholic students. This comes after students were notified of their scores in July. The following students from Park Forest were honored: Justin A. Hollendonner, AP Scholar; Oluwakemi Johnson,[Read More…]
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Federal Charges Filed Against Chicago Man Who Allegedly Posted Online Threats of Violence at Women’s Reproductive Clinic
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago man has been arrested on federal criminal charges for allegedly threatening to commit violence at a women’s reproductive health clinic. FARHAN SHEIKH, 19, is charged with transmitting a threat in interstate commerce. Sheikh was arrested Friday night and made an initial court appearance this morning before[Read More…]
Office of the Speaker Releases Full Report of Workplace Culture, Harassment
Independent Report Cites Important Changes Already in Place, Recommends Further Actions to Improve Overall Capitol Culture Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, in collaboration with an advisory group of women members of the House Democratic Caucus, today released – in full – an unredacted report prepared by Maggie Hickey, a[Read More…]
Residents in Midwest, Central Plains on Alert for Potent Thunderstorms Through Midweek
By Kyle Elliott, AccuWeather meteorologist AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- After severe storms brought widespread reports of hail and wind damage from the Plains to the Ohio Valley and interior mid-Atlantic over the weekend, a series of storm systems will renew the risk for violent storms in the central Plains and Midwest through midweek. As[Read More…]
Library Discourse: Trying to Rid Chicago of Capone & Mafia During World’s Fair, Great Depression
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will host author and historian William Hazelgrove on Thursday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m. William will cover the Chicago Mafia and the efforts to get rid of Al Capone while putting on a World’s Fair in the worst year[Read More…]
Today, Saturday, Is Youth Day
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Today, Saturday, August 17, is Youth Day in Park Forest. Come to Dining on the Green between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to enjoy the day’s events. Festivities for the day include a free book bag giveaway, face painting, a bouncy house, and a DJ. Youth Day[Read More…]
Park Forest Awards Four Scholarships
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest awarded four scholarships to teens at Monday’s board meeting. Adenike Cotton (Howard University), Alan Joens, Jr. (Central Methodist University), Markeia Kellogg (University of Missouri), and Delisa Thomas (University of Houston) are this year’s Park Forest scholarship recipients. “The scholarship winners were selected[Read More…]
Grow Your Business with Free Resources: PF Sept. Business Breakfast
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The September Park Forest Business Breakfast will explore how business owners can grow their businesses with free resources. “Join us as a panel of business specialists show you how to get to that next level of success,” Sandra Zoellner, Assistant Director of Economic Development and Planning says[Read More…]
Reeling: the Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival Announces the Line-up of Its 37th Anniversary Edition
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Reeling, the second-oldest LGBTQ film festival in the world and a beloved Chicago cultural institution for more than 35 years, kicks off fall with an exciting slate of movies that showcases the diversity of the queer experience. From the hilarious French comedy, THE SHINY SHRIMPS on opening night to the[Read More…]
Cook County Public Defender Blasts CPD’s Gun Offender Dashboard as Misleading
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli took issue with the Chicago Police Department’s “Gun Offender Dashboard,” a site launched this week which shows the bond status of alleged offenders, men, and women who have yet to face trial. The Chief Public Defender took issue with the site “which[Read More…]
