Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. The Park Forest Environment Commission invites you to learn gardening with eight free instructional sessions. The first session will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. with a discussion on community gardens. This year’s sessions will take place in a new location, the[Read More…]
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Register Now to Take Part in the 19th Annual Diversity Dinners
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. On Thursday, April 14, 2016, the 19th Annual Diversity Dinners will be held across the south suburbs. On this evening, residents will open their homes to celebrate rich diversity in small gatherings by sharing a meal and lively discussion, which can lead to greater understanding[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Host Community Safety Presentation on March 3
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. A community safety presentation will be held on Thursday, March 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street. The event features speakers from the Park Forest Fire Department, the Park Forest Police Department, and the South Suburban Family Shelter.[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Celebrates Black History Month
RICHTON PARK, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2016– “Walk Together Children—An Artistic Journey,” was the theme of a special evening tonight at Southland College Prep Charter High School to celebrate Black History Month. The Southland family—parents, students, faculty, administrators and community members– came together to celebrate the men, women and events of Black[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: A New Chapter with Cuba, Feb. 20, 2016 (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2016 Hi, everybody. This week, we made it official—I’m going to Cuba. When Michelle and I go to Havana next month, it will be the first visit of a U.S. president to Cuba in nearly 90 years. And it builds on the decision I made more than a year[Read More…]
Interview with the Pope on His Return Flight from Mexico, Feb. 19, 2016
Photo Source: Vatican News Agency Vatican City—(ENEWSPF)–9 February 2016 – As is customary in his apostolic trips, the Pope answered questions posed by journalists during the return flight to Rome, on his visit to Mexico and his encounter in Havana, Cuba with the Patriarch Kirill. The Holy Father addressed a[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Second Quarter Honor Roll 2015 – 2016
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School announced its 2nd quarter honor roll. Those being honored follow, beginning with those from Park Forest: Park Forest: Chase Adams, Kennedy Baker, Carrington Boston, McKayla Brzeszkiewicz, Raven Brzeszkiewicz, Adenike Cotton, Matthew Desmond, Keyara Hampton, Justin Hollendonner, Timothy Jones, Quinn Kirchner, Tony Kurth, JianBin[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook, Feb. 19, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016 PETER COOK: Afternoon, everybody. I wanted to start today by addressing the airstrike in Libya that we issued a statement on earlier today. I’m sure you all saw that statement, but just to reiterate — overnight, we conducted an airstrike in Libya, targeting an ISIL training[Read More…]
Statement From DePaul University President on Governor Rauner’s Veto of SB2043 which Provided Funding for MAP Grants to State College Students
DePaul Student Government Association President Vanessa Cadavillo rallies with college students from throughout the state in support of SB2043 and MAP funding. In light of the governor’s veto, DePaul University’s president announces a plan to support students who rely on MAP funding. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2016. The[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Marks Black History Month with Civil Rights Conference Feb. 25 – 27
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2016. Roosevelt University and other area institutions and organizations will mark the history of the nation’s Black Freedom Movement and look at today’s continuing struggles against racial injustice and other inequalities during a Feb. 25-27 Black History Month conference. The conference entitled “Come Let Us Build a New[Read More…]
