Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 25, 2016. The College Art Faculty Show will be exhibited at Tall Grass Arts Association from Friday, September 30 through Saturday, November 5. An Opening Reception will be held on Friday, September 30 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. In addition, an Artists’ Talk will take place[Read More…]
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Park Forest Rotary Club to Host ‘Paint & Sip’ Fundraising Event on Saturday, October 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2016. The Park Forest Rotary Club will host a Paint & Sip event on Saturday, October 15 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Tall Grass Art Association, 367 Artist Walk in DownTown Park Forest. The event is a fundraiser that will benefit local music[Read More…]
Is Somebunny Missing A Wascally Wabbit?
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police posted a notice on the department’s Facebook page regarding a “wascally wabbit,” a bunny rabbit that apparently hopped away. The officer who wrote the notice had some fun: If somebunny is missing their pet rabbit, found on the 100 block of Forest Blvd., Bugs[Read More…]
Muzicnet Band at the Park Forest Farmers’ Market Saturday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Muzicnet Band will be at the Park Forest Farmers’ Market on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There will be line dancing and an Open Mic. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Looking for music lessons? This story was supplied by[Read More…]
The Damage Done: How Illinois Is Unravelling Its Human Services
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois budget impasse has been a disaster for the state’s human service infrastructure. The most respected and prominent human service providers are being run out of our state. Entire human service programs – like homeless services and sexual assault prevention – are in danger of going extinct[Read More…]
NHTSA Highlights Seat Belts And Car Seats During Child Passenger Safety Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDbXRQxpP1M Child Passenger Safety Week – Sept. 18-24 – highlights the importance of buckling kids up, and National Seat Check Saturday helps parents make sure they are used correctly Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- As Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 18-24) kicks off, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) is[Read More…]
Park Forest Observes National Hispanic Heritage Month
Park Forest-(ENEWSPF)- During a particularly caustic, xenophobic political season, it was particularly gratifying to watch as Park Forest, by resolution, observed National Hispanic Heritage Month. According to the agenda memo on this proclamation from Village Manager Tom Mick, “the 2010 US Census results showed the Hispanic heritage population to be[Read More…]
One Month Post Louisiana Flood – The American Red Cross Response Continues
Chicago & Northern Illinois Regional Red Cross CEO, Celena Roldán Deploys to Louisiana to Aid in Recovery Effort Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- One month after deadly floods ravaged communities in Louisiana, the American Red Cross continues to support thousands of people beginning to rebuild their lives. Last month’s record flooding caused by a[Read More…]
Third Annual Mental Health Conference at Prairie State College Sept. 29
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)-Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting the Third Annual Mental Health Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday Sept. 29, in the Conference Center of the PSC main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Illinois Senator Michael E. Hastings of the 19th Legislative District[Read More…]
PSC Christopher Art Gallery Celebrating 20th Anniversary with Special Reception
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Christopher Art Gallery and unveiling of the E. Timothy Lightfield Hall of Honor during a special event from 4:30 to 7 p.m.,Thursday, Sept. 29, in the Conference Center of the college’s main campus[Read More…]
