DePaul professors discuss the novel’s lasting legacy CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013.  The latest film version of “The Great Gatsby” opens May 10 in U.S. theatres. Nearly 90 years after it first appeared in print, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Prohibition era novel continues to resonate with American audiences and has some interesting parallels[Read More…]

RED LION, Pa.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013.  The Red Lion Area School District (RLASD) has refused to change its policy regarding transgender candidates for prom court, nor will it agree to allow transgender students to use a name at graduation to match their gender identity, according to a letter from the school[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 6, 2013. On Wednesday, May 22 at 6 p.m. at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, representatives from CNT Energy will discuss how to keep summer electricity bills under control through ComEd’s Residential Real-Time Pricing (RRTP) program. Participants at this workshop will: Get tips on managing[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2013. Join our naturalists for a Thorn Creek Morning Bird Hike, Saturday, May 18 from 8 to 10 a.m.  May is the peak of the spring migration, with gnatcatchers, kinglets, thrushes, and warblers in great abundance. As the season progresses, Thorn Creek Woods Preserve is bustling[Read More…]

Registration Required by Thursday, May 16      Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2013. Calling all young people age 9 to 12!   Thorn Creek’s Junior Ecologists Club offers fun-filled nature activities each month for young people.  They will explore the woods, track seasonal changes and discover woodland plants and animals. The next monthly[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. President Obama Issues Proclamation Honoring Older Americans Month May is Older Americans Month, when communities around the country come together to honor seniors. In the proclamation issued by the White House, President Obama notes the contributions retirees make to the country through volunteer programs such as[Read More…]

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 2, 2013. The South Suburban College Baseball and Basketball Programs are accepting registrations for their summer camps in June. The 2013 Bulldog Baseball Camp will take place from Monday, June 17th through Thursday, June 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Bulldog Stadium.  The camp is[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2013. The South Suburban Senior Fair will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Rich Township Shirley J. Green Senior Center, 297 Liberty Drive, Park Forest. This event features more than 25 businesses, organizations and services that hold seniors as[Read More…]

‘Tenacity and Truth: People, Places and Memories’ Features Work from the Permanent Collection Chicago, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)—April 30, 2012 – On Saturday, May 25, 2013, the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) will host the opening of Tenacity and Truth: People, Places and Memories, a brand-new exhibit showcasing works from the permanent collection.[Read More…]

CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. On Saturday May 11th, 12-6pm, Union Street Gallery will close out the Rediscovering Chicago Heights Photo Voice Project with a FREE Arts & Jazz festival! Outside the gallery visitors will enjoy live Jazz music provided by Prairie State College Jazz Bands, as well as food, drinks,[Read More…]