Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2010. Monkey Mind Art Studio & Gallery will host an opening art reception on Friday, November 19th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for ‘Down To Earth,’ an exhibition of paintings, drawings and sculptures by Margie Glass-Sula. The exhibition will run through December 22nd. According to[Read More…]
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Park Forest Library Closed Until November 20 Due to Construction
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2010. The Park Forest Library will be closed until Saturday, November 20 at 10 a.m. in order to complete construction work on the front entrance. Library staff apologize for any inconvenience this may cause its patrons. Source: Park Forest Library
In and Around Park Forest November 15, 2010
As Park Foresters begin to feel winter’s chill, a blast from the sultry day’s of summer. The temperature on First Midwest Bank’s sign read 98° on August 10. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-November 15, 2010. Hard to believe that the holiday season is right around the corner. When doing[Read More…]
Leaders of President Obama’s Deficit Commission Propose Cuts in Social Security Benefits/Elimination of Tax Deduction for Mortgage Interest
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2010. Today, Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson, the bipartisan leaders of President Obama’s Deficit Commission released a draft proposal containing many controversial deficit reduction proposals including cuts in Social Security benefits, reductions in federal spending and higher taxes for millions of Americans. Bowles is a Democrat and former[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Blue Star Marker To Be Rededicated At Its New Location On Veterans’ Day
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2010. At 11 a.m. on Veterans’ Day, Thursday, November 11, Park Forest officials, religious leaders, representatives from the American Legion of Park Forest and Chicago Heights and the Garden Clubs of Illinois will rededicate the Blue Star Marker which honors men and women of the armed[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest November 8, 2010
Six-year-old Ava Cesar (center) of Park Forest attends Tattler’s Chili Book-Off Saturday with mom, Trish Ryan (right) and Danielle Mitich of Hegwish. The annual event raises money for the Park Forest Library. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-November 8, 2010. On Monday, November 8 at 7 p.m., the Village of[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Ready to Work for the Common Good of All in Illinois
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2010. Outside the Thompson Center in Chicago, Governor Pat Quinn spoke publicly following the announcement earlier today that Republican Bill Brady had conceded the election. “We have many challenges ahead, this is an awesome job. I’m greatly honored to hold the job of governor,” Quinn said.[Read More…]
Brady Concedes IL Governor’s Race
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2010. Senator Bill Brady has stated that he believes it is impossible for him to close the roughly 19,000 vote gap and conceded the election to Governor Pat Quinn. Brady said “There has been no greater honor for us to be part of the campaign,” and further[Read More…]
Quinn Pulls Farther Ahead of Brady in Illinois Governor Race
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2010. ABC7 Chicago is reporting that the Associated Press projected today that Governor Pat Quinn will win re-election over Republican state Senator Bill Brady. On Tuesday night, Quinn was ahead of Brady by approximately 8,000 votes. As of Thursday afternoon, Quinn now leads by more than[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest November 1, 2010
Marilyn Monroe visits Park Forest last week for the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Holiday Star Theater. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 1, 2010. Did you know as many as half of America’s smoke detectors are not working because of old, disconnected or missing batteries? Begin a new habit[Read More…]
