Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Indianwood Boulevard shortly after 5 p.m. on September 4 to investigate a report of burglary. A family member stopping by to check on the house noticed that the kitchen window had been shattered and the rear[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Window Media LLC, the nation’s largest gay publishing group announced today that the Washington Blade has landed an exclusive interview with Democratic presidential candidate, Senator Barack Obama—offering the LGBT community an insider’s look at the senator’s positions on important issues, such as “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” DOMA, ENDA, hate[Read More…]

A volunteer works the Pankatron at the 2007 Kiwanis Pancake Day. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Kiwanis Club of Park Forest is preparing to assemble the mighty Pankatron again. Five years ago Kiwanis reports began paying laborers to help them assemble the device that can cook and conveyor[Read More…]

Appreciates Downtown Mural We would like to congratulate the Village of Park Forest and Jesus Rodriguez on the beautiful mural painted on the ITC and Tall Grass buildings. It’s a wonderful addition to our village, depicting our energetic diversity and love of the arts. We would say the exquisite and[Read More…]

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nominations are open September 1 through December 12 for the 2009 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching. To be eligible for the 24th annual awards, nominees must be full-time classroom teachers currently teaching in grades pre-K through 3rd at a public or non-public school located in Cook, DuPage,[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Johnathan B. Fields Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to impact violence in Chicago through music education, is putting on a benefit concert on Saturday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m., at Freedom Hall in Park Forest. Classic rock and blues group, East West Band[Read More…]

Cardinal Francis George preaches at Marian’s 50th Anniversary Celebration liturgy Saturday. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Presented to her following a Mass celebrating Marian Catholic’s 50th Anniversary, The Sr. Mary Paul Endowment was the grass roots response of the Marian Catholic community wishing her well upon her appointment by Francis[Read More…]

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center School administrators can gain from a recent court decision some much-needed guidance on how to react to student voices they dislike. The good news for students — and for all Americans — is that this newest legal lesson supports[Read More…]

Rep. Al Riley presents Boonsom "Lipstick Lady" Hartman with a resolution honoring her, as Judge Ray Funderburk presents Hartman with flowers from the running club. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As the Park Forest Running and Pancake Club gathered for their annual Progressive Half Marathon Awards Picnic, one member received[Read More…]

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…]