Residents in Area J pitched a tent, likely for an end-of-summer sleep-out. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. Illiteracy is an issue that can be debilitating in so many ways for adults who never received the proper instruction. If you are looking for a way to make a[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 2, 2013
From the realm of "there’s something you don’t see every day," the balloon man on stilts from this year’s Youth Day. For more pics, including a couple of this gentle giant walking to his car, go here, and join our growing online community on Facebook!. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest,[Read More…]
New Dual Degree Opportunity for Roosevelt University’s College of Pharmacy Students
Schaumburg, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2013. Students at Roosevelt University’s College of Pharmacy in Schaumburg who are studying for the three-year, year-round Doctor of Pharmacy degree will have an opportunity beginning in the fall to simultaneously earn a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Elmhurst College. The special dual-degree agreement reached in[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 26, 2013
Noah Alexander Graham ("Rock On" shirt, arm raised, holding flag), age 4, with his dad Dan Graham, Jr., and the bicycle he won Saturday at Park Forest’s 2013 Youth Day. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2013. On Wednesday, August 28 beginning at 6 p.m. the Park Forest Public[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 19, 2013
Time for a walk, run, or bike ride? (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 19, 2013. Anyone who says that there is nothing to do in Park Forest clearly does not read this column! The Village’s Recreation and Parks Department has announced several new fall trips including lunch at the Cheesecake[Read More…]
Building Trades, Painting & Drywall Pre-Apprenticeship Program Orientation and Testing Scheduled at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2013. Prairie State College (PSC) is holding an orientation and testing session for the Building Trades, Painting & Drywall Pre-Apprenticeship Program from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29. The session is in the Conference Center Heritage Room, located on the PSC main campus at 202[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 12, 2013
Main Street Nights drew attentive crowds this year. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2013. Hard to believe that summer is quickly drawing to a close. Those living in the Midwest know that you need to do as much outdoor activity as possible before those cold, winter days arrive[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 5, 2013
The trumpet from Southland Jazz Ensemble, last Wednesday. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 5, 2013. The Village of Park Forest is offering free parking in both Village-owned Metra lots at the 211th Street Station as well as the Matteson Station during the month of August. The promotion will save Metra Electric[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 29, 2013
Park Forest dedicated its Rail Fan Park Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2013. It’s that time of the year again. The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations is looking for people who have gone beyond the call of duty for the 2013 Good Egg Award. The award honors[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 22, 2013
Children play with a sprinkler at Main Street NIghts. More pictures from Main Street Nights, including Cold Blooded Creatures, available here. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 22, 2013. Just returned from the Target in Eugene, Oregon where I saw lots of Mom’s eagerly shopping for school supplies while their[Read More…]
