Spring continues to bloom in and around Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2012. Did you know that April 9 through 14 is National Library Week? The Park Forest Library will be celebrating this special week with a Photography Scavenger Hunt. If you guess where the pictures[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Minnesota Senator Ann Hiller Rest to Speak at April 12 Potpourri of Lectures at Park Forest Library
Park Forest, IL—(ENWESPF)—April 8, 2012. The Park Forest Public Library’s April 12 Potpourri of Lectures will feature Senator Ann Hiller Rest, a 1960 graduate of Rich Township High School, speaking on the topic of “Transformative Leadership: Is Bi-Partisanship Possible?” The lecture will begin at 10:30 a.m. Ann has been a[Read More…]
Journalist Mike Wallace Dies
New Haven, Connecticut—(ENEWSPF)—April 8, 2012. CBS News has announced that veteran journalist Mike Wallace died last night surrounded by family. Wallace’s career which spanned over sixty years was 93 years old. Wallace was one of the original correspondents for CBS’ 60 Minutes news show that has been a Sunday night[Read More…]
Benefit Concert for the Johnathan B. Fields Foundation to be Held April 21 at UUCC
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2012. Johnathan Fields was a 19 year old young man who was killed 5 years ago in a horrible act of violence. After his death, Jonathan’s parents began the Johnathan B. Fields Foundation, in his honor. The mission of the Johnathan B. Fields Foundation is to support[Read More…]
Tornadoes Touch Down in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
TEXAS—(ENEWSPF)—April 3, 2012. Tornadoes touched down near the Dallas-Fort Worth area this afternoon. The storm tossed tractor trailers like toys and has caused widespread damage to homes and other structures. Video from the Weather Channel’s helicopter spotted one tornado on the ground five miles east of downtown Dallas. The tornado[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 2, 2012
Amy Blumstein, Chloe Gropper, Jeri Dritz, Summer Fields, Michael Irwin and Stephanie Sigale prepare for the Chocolate Passover Seder Sunday at Temple Anshe Sholom in Olympia Fields. The event was sponsored by BBYO. Teens from Anshe Sholom, Marian Catholic, and the Flossmoor Community Church attended. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest,[Read More…]
Etel Billig, ITC Co-founder and Artistic Director, Dies
Etel Billig. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Visitation for Etel will be held on Monday, April 2, from 2 to 8 PM at Lain-Sullivan.The Funeral will be held on Tuesday, April 3 beginning at 11 AM, also at Lain Sullivan. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 29, 2012. Illinois Theatre Center (ITC) co-founder and Artistic Director[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 26, 2012
Event organizers Jim and Glenna Hennessy with Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. at Sunday’s public forum on the need for a South Suburban trauma center. (Photo: Rich Whitehead) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2012. Calling all philatelists. The Park Forest Stamp Club’s 52nd Postage Stamp Show, PARFOREX 2012 will be held on[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 19, 2012
Shawn Carroll, Kim Kavalauskas and their son, Rider head out to last week’s South Side Irish Parade. (Photo: Rosemary Piser) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 19, 2012. Four very important events are taking place in Park Forest this week. First, don’t forget to vote in the Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday, March[Read More…]
2012 Park Forest Community Garden Kick-Off Meeting to Be Held March 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 17, 2012. The Park Forest Environment Commission will be hosting the kick-off meeting for the 2012 Community Garden Project on Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m. in the Board Room of Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The purpose of this meeting will be to: Discuss administrative and[Read More…]
