Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2011. The Village of Park Forest was selected by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to receive technical assistance to develop a housing policy plan. This plan will establish housing policies and strategies for the next 20 years. The next major milestone in this project is a public[Read More…]
Community
Habitat for Humanity Welcomes New Residents to Park Forest (Story/Video)
Jacqueline Holmes (right) with Apostle Christy Minger of Crusader’s Church in Chicago. Minger gave the blessing at Holmes’ Habitat for Humanity home dedication Saturday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two families have homes in Park Forest, and Habitat for Humanity and scores of volunteers are to thank. In a[Read More…]
HHS Delivers Guidance to State Medicaid Agencies on States’ Freedom and Flexibility to Offer Financial Protections to Same-Sex Couples
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2011. Today, HHS’ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provided guidance to state Medicaid agencies clarifying that they are able to offer same-sex couples many of the same financial and asset protections available to opposite-sex couples when a partner is entering a nursing home or care[Read More…]
‘Gas Hole’ Film Screening Saturday, June 18 at UUCC (Text/Video Trailer)
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 9, 2011. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host the screening of the movie ‘Gas Hole.’ The event will take place on Saturday, June 18 at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. ‘Gas Hole’ is an eye-opening[Read More…]
ITC Announces 34th Year of Summer Arts Marathon
The Illinois Theatre Center. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On June 20, the Illinois Theatre Center will begin the 34th year of Project S.A.M. – the Summer Arts Marathon. This highly acclaimed program has given more than 1200 youngsters the opportunity to explore and gain basic skills in music, dance,[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society to Present ‘The History of the Holiday Theater, Part Two’
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 6, 2011. The Park Forest Historical Society will present ‘The History of the Holiday Theater, Part Two’ on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at the Holiday Theater, 340 Main Street, Park Forest. Willis Johnson, owner and operator from 1981-1986, and 1990 into 2002 will be[Read More…]
AAA Analysis Finds Seven of Top 10 Deadliest Days for Teens Occur During Summer Months
Aurora, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2011. With deadly traffic crashes peaking for teens during the summer months of June, July and August, AAA urges parents of teens to increase their focus on safety during the school-free months ahead. Summer is the deadliest time of year for teen drivers and passengers with seven[Read More…]
CDC Report Finds Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Students At Greater Risk for Unhealthy, Unsafe Behaviors
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2011. Students who report being gay, lesbian or bisexual and students who report having sexual contact only with persons of the same sex or both sexes are more likely than heterosexual students and students who report having sexual contact only with the opposite sex to engage in[Read More…]
Huge Book and Bake Sale to Be Held at First Christian Church
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 6, 2011. First Christian Church, 1045 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights, will be holding a Huge Book and Bake Sale June 18, June 25 and, June 26. Hours are: Saturday, June 18, 2011 — 9am – 3pm, Saturday, June 25, 2011 — 9am – 3pm, and Sunday, June[Read More…]
Meet the Furgasons, First Met at the Park Forest Aqua Center, Chat with Gabe Adams (Video/Story)
Greg, Julie and 9-month-old Nigel Furgason, just before Nigel entered the waters for the first time. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Greg and Julie Furgason first met at the Park Forest Aqua Center in the summer of 2000. Both worked at the PFAC, Greg since 1997, Julie began in[Read More…]
