Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2014. On Saturday, October 4, from noon to 3 p.m., Thorn Creek Nature Center will hold Garlic Fest, an afternoon of family fun celebrating organically grown garlic with recipes, cooking, crafts, hikes, planting & growing demonstrations, garlic refreshments, music and garlic galore. Doors will open at[Read More…]
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Hundreds of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Clergy, Businesses Support Same-Sex Couples in Texas
Episcopal Bishop, Harris and Dallas County Sheriffs among signatories in Friend-of-the-Court briefs before Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals New York—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. In several unique amicus briefs submitted today to the U.S. Court of Appeals in the 5th Circuit, scores of first responders, law enforcement, faith leaders and businesses urged the court[Read More…]
Conservatives Visit Nevada in Campaign to Remove Anti-Gay Language From GOP Platform
New York –(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. Today, as part of its “Reform the Platform” campaign to remove anti-gay language from the 2016 GOP national platform, Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry is visiting Nevada to hold a series of meetings with state GOP officials and like-minded activists. “With Republican Governor[Read More…]
Know Your Oaks Hike and Fall Workday at Thorn Creek on September 20
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. Oak trees are common in area woodlands, but are they all the same? Find out which oaks are found in our region and how you can tell them apart even when the leaves are gone. Join local ecologist Jon Mendelson on Saturday, September 20 from[Read More…]
John Goodrich Honored With Resolution On Occasion of his Retirement from Chicago South Suburban Mass Transit District Board
John and Therese Goodrich. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) More pictures from the event here on the ENEWSPF.COM Facebook page. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village Board recently issued a resolution recognizing the contributions of John Goodrich to the Village of Park Forest on the occasion of his retirement from the Chicago South[Read More…]
Tickets Now on Sale for 2014 Park Forest Kiwanis Club Pancake Day
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2014. The always wonderful Park Forest Kiwanis Club Pancake Day will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 4th at Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest. Pancake Day tickets are now on sale at Village Hall and US Bank[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Department to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Sept. 27
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2014. The Park Forest Police Department, 200 Lakewood Boulevard, will be accepting prescription drugs for disposal as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The event will take place on Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association Presents the 59th Annual Park Forest Art Fair on Sept. 20 & 21
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2014. The 59th Annual Park Forest Art Fair will be held on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in DownTown Park Forest. The Park Forest Art Fair is the second oldest juried fair in the Chicagoland area. Artists come[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors ‘Latinos Building Illinois’
Thompson Center Exhibit Showcases Trailblazers For Latino Heritage Month CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2014. Since the 1880s, Latinos have been building Illinois’ roads, railroads and water infrastructure. Governor Pat Quinn will showcase their accomplishments as part of 2014 Latino Heritage Month with a free exhibit, open from Monday, September 22 to Friday,[Read More…]
Federal Judge Rules Arizona Must Respect Same-Sex Couple’s Marriage
New York—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. Today a federal judge ruled that the state of Arizona must respect the marriage of military veterans Fred McQuire and George Martinez, for the purposes of being listed as married on a death certificate. McQuire and Martinez were together for 45 years and married in California[Read More…]
