Writer, Director, Dennis Trainor, Jr. Invited To Participate In Discussion Following The Film Screening Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012. On Saturday, July 28 at 7 p.m., the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the documentary film ‘American Autumn: an Occudoc.’ What would a world look[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 23, 2012
Retiring from his position in the Department of Public Works, Paul Husband sits with his wife Rose before a village board meeting where he was recognized for his 22 years of service to the residents of Park Forest. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 23, 2012. As Park Forest residents know, a[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 9, 2012
The raised beds at the community garden by the fire station grow strong. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 9, 2012. ‘In and Around Park Forest’ will not be published the week of July 16 as I will be taking a much needed vacation. The column will resume on July 23. If[Read More…]
University of California Center for Medicinal Cannabis Concludes Marijuana Has Legitimate Medicinal Benefits
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2012. A recent government sponsored study at the University of California Center for Medicinal Cannabis concluded marijuana has legitimate medicinal benefits, including relief from chronic pain.The study also found that reclassification is needed immediately to open the way for more clinical trials. The study was published in The Open Neurology Journal. [Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 2, 2012
A rare solar rainbow over Park Forest last week. The heat is on. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 2, 2012. Park Forest residents are reminded that due to construction projects around the Village, the July 4th fireworks will be displayed at Rich East High School rather than in Central[Read More…]
BREAKING NEWS: US Supreme Court Announces Decision on Affordable Health Care Act
Wshington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2012. CNN News is reporting that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the individual mandate provision of the Affordable Health Care Act. While the Court ruled that Congress could not require the mandate under the commerce clause of the Constitution, the Court opined that Congress did have[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 25, 2012
The Human Relations Commission dedicated the Lincoln Highway sign last week on Juneteenth, June 19. (Left to right) Gary Kopycinski, Jenise Ervin, Randy Simmons Jr., Randy Simmons Sr., Jane Nicoll, Mamie Rogers, John Ostenburg, Jim Garrett, Tom Mick, Shannon Bond, Alice Drake, Bonita Dillard, Ken Kramer, Robert McCray, and Evelyn[Read More…]
‘American Autumn: an Occudoc’ to be Screened at UUCC Saturday, July 28 (Includes Official Trailer)
Official trailer of ‘American Autumn: an Occudoc’. Writer, Director, Dennis Trainor, Jr. invited to participate in discussion following the film screening Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2012. On Saturday, July 28 at 7 p.m., the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the documentary film ‘American Autumn:[Read More…]
Trip to Barrington’s Sanfilippo Estate
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 22, 2012. On Wednesday, July 18th at 9:30 a.m., the bus will depart from the Rich Township Senior Center, 297 Liberty Drive, Park Forest, for a tour of Barrington’s Sanfilippo Estate. The 3-hour tour begins in the Sanfilippo Estate’s main residence, where we will view and learn[Read More…]
Chicago City Council Committee Approves New Chicago Marijuana Policy
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 21, 2012. The Chicago City Council committee on Thursday voted 12 to 1 to approve a new Chicago marijuana policy. Mayor Rahm Emanuel last week indicated his support of the proposed policy that would allow Chicago Police to issue tickets instead of making arrests for possession of 15 grams[Read More…]
