Rich Township-(ENEWSPF)- Rich Township High School District 227 has 14 student participants that have placed in The Links, Incorporated National Poster Art Competition via the South Suburban Chapter. This year’s theme was Social Justice. The students will be honored at a virtual ceremony on Friday, April 29. The National Poster[Read More…]
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Weatherization and Beyond Program Available to Village Residents
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest and the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA) are offering a weatherization program for village residents on Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The weatherization program provides income-qualified residents[Read More…]
Cook County Unites Against Hate
A new symbol and pledge launch to show Cook County is welcoming to all Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined 14th District Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton to launch a new campaign to show Cook County is a welcoming place for all: “Cook County United Against[Read More…]
Breast Cancer Walk Planned for Rich East
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sisters Working It Out, a breast cancer awareness and support organization, will hold its First Annual 5K Walk, on April 30, at the former Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest. According to Beulah Brent, CEO of Sisters Working It Out, the proceeds from the[Read More…]
Tom Mick Reports: Village Hiring, Earth Month, Upcoming Events
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick reported Monday night that the Village of Park Forest is hiring for several full-time positions. Details can be found in the employment section of the Village website, the Manager said. Positions include a Communications Coordinator, a Human Resources Generalist, and an IT Administrator. The Fire[Read More…]
‘Requiem for the Living’ to Highlight Chorale Concerts
South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- South Holland Master Chorale will conclude its current musical season with a pair of concerts featuring two works of supreme beauty and great spiritual depth. Highlighting the spring concerts will be the intensely moving “Requiem for the Living” by contemporary American composer Dan Forrest. Performances by the[Read More…]
CROWNS Coming to The Drama Group
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group is pleased to continue our 90th Anniversary season, with a rousing production of CROWNS, the Gospel Musical by Regina Taylor and directed by Marylee Hoganson. Showtimes for CROWNS are 7:30 pm beginning Friday, April 29. It continues on April 30, May 5, 6, and[Read More…]
Park Forest Library Announces May Events
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- During May, the Park Forest Public Library is offering patrons two suspense novels, interesting book club discussions, and a Zoom session with a noted author and musician. The library is also opening their selection of gently used books from which patrons can choose for their personal libraries,[Read More…]
Opening of Somonauk Nature Adventure Park Gets Closer
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Work on the new Somonauk Nature Adventure Park is on target for completion by the end of June, according to Park Forest Parks, Recreation and Community Health Director Rob Gunther. The new park, unlike anything currently in the village, will offer residents access to kayaking, fishing, walks,[Read More…]
Easter Eggstravaganza Activities Kick Off This Week
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Kids in Park Forest can get a jump on Easter this week with a true Eggstravaganza: four activities sponsored by the Recreation, Parks and Community Health Department, capped off by the traditional Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning, April 9. On Wednesday, April 6, kids can conduct[Read More…]
