As daylight fades and the weather cools, here’s a blast from the recent past: dancing and revelry on the Village Green, July 4, 2012. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2012. Monday is the last day to place your orders for Thorn Creek Audubon Society (TCAS) 2012 Bird Seed Sale.[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Thorn Creek Garlic Fest to Be Held Saturday, October 6
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2012. On Saturday, October 6 from noon to 4 p.m., celebrate the wonders of the garlic bulb and the world of organic growing at Thorn Creek Nature Center’s annual Garlic Fest. Come taste different varieties of garlic, and gather information on garlic, its uses, planting techniques,[Read More…]
Republican National Committee Fires Strategic Allied Consulting Over Allegations of Potential Voter Registration Fraud
ILLINOIS—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2012. NBC reports today that the Republican National Committee (RNC) has terminated its relationship with Strategic Allied Consulting, a firm it hired to register voters in several states this year, after an investigation found more than 100 questionable voter registration forms submitted by the company. Strategic Allied Consulting[Read More…]
1st Annual Scarecrow Contest to be Held as Part of Park Forest’s Safe Halloween Festivities
All entries due by Friday, October 5 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2012. This will be the first year that the Park Forest Safe Halloween Festivities will include a scarecrow contest. This contest is open to all ages, individuals, families, clubs, groups, schools and businesses. Each person or group may only[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 24, 2012
2012 Good Egg Award Winners Thomas Mick, Cindy Beringer, Tammy McMahon, Al Joens and Jackie Smith. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2012. The Park Forest Public Library invites you to the Grand Opening celebration of its brand-new kids’ zone on Saturday, October 29 beginning at noon. The kids’ zone is[Read More…]
Chicago Teachers Union Suspends Strike
Classes for Chicago’s 350,000 public school students resumes on Wednesday CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2012. The Chicago Teachers Union has voted to suspend its seven day strike. Chicago public schools will re-open on Wednesday. The action was taken by voice vote by the union’s House of Delegates without voting on the new[Read More…]
South Suburban Housing Center and Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing to Host ‘Foreclosure Assistance Workshop’ on September 25
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2012. The South Suburban Housing Center and Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing will present a ‘Foreclosure Assistance Workshop’ for homeowners and renters on Tuesday, September 25 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. If you are a homeowner concerned[Read More…]
Romney Offers No Apologies for Comments that 47 Percent of Americans Believe They are ‘Entitled’ to Help from the Government
CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2012. In an impromptu seven minute news conference held late last night, Mitt Romney offered no apologies for the remarks he made to wealthy donors that 47 percent of all Americans believe the government has a responsibility to care for them. Romney said that his comments were “not[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 17, 2012
Jasmine Perkins volunteered at a previous Kiwanis Pancake Day. The community event returns this year. Read about it inside. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2012. The Kiwanis Club of Park Forest will be hosting its 61st Annual Pancake Day on Saturday, September 22. This year’s event will be held indoors[Read More…]
Video Reveals What Mitt Romney REALLY Thinks of Obama Voters
ILLINOIS—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2012. David Corn of MotherJones released a video today of a private fundraiser held earlier this year where Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney gives a small group of wealthy contributors a real earful on what he thinks of those that support President Obama. When one of the donors[Read More…]
