Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2011.  Spring has finally arrived and many of us are anxious to get our hands in the dirt to begin our summer gardens.  If you’re new to gardening, or find your thumb is not as green as you’d like, plan on attending the ‘Grow Your Own[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2011.  The South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA) is offering a variety of programs for children and adults with special needs.  The programs are as follows: Chef’s Kitchen – for persons ages 13 and older.  This program will be held at the Richton Park Community Center[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Etel Billig chats with eNews Park Forest about the Illinois Theatre Center, celebrating over 35 years in Park Forest. Where else can you see an entire season of live theater for around $100? The ITC will present Cabaret this summer, for eight performances, running July 22, 23,[Read More…]

SATURDAY, MAY 14, SOCIAL HOUR 7PM, SCREENING 8PM Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dyke Delicious is thrilled to announce the lineup of our 2011 May Shorts program! This is our family-style buffet: pile on what you like and try a little of the unfamiliar. Shorts range from the hilarious to the heartfelt, and we’ll[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2011.  The South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA) Drama Club has been hard at work all season and will put on a show that you will not forget on Monday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest. This event is[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rev. Terry Johnson, pastor of St. Irenaeus Parish in Park Forest, Illinois talks with eNews Park Forest about his vocation to the priesthood, his time so far in Park Forest, and plans for the future. A native of Matteson, Illinois, Fr. Johnson arrived at St. Irenaeus with[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 27, 2011.   The South Suburban Senior Fair will be held on Friday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rich Township Shirley J. Green Senior Center, 297 Liberty Drive, Park Forest.  The Senior Fair is a joint venture between the Park Forest Rotary Club, Park[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2011.  Folks on Spokes Bicycle Club will host the 30th Annual Easter Ride from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 1,  Riders will depart from this year’s new starting locatation at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Since 1982 the Easter Ride has[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2011.  “Ralph Nader: An Unreasonable Man’ will be shown on Saturday, April 23 at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest.  The screening is free and open to the public. This biographical documentary profiles the personal and professional life of[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2011. The 2011 Illinois State Fair Grandstand entertainment will feature music, comedy and the return of Lady Antebellum!  This year’s fair theme “We’ve Got a Good Thing Growing!” compliments the diverse Grandstand line-up. “I’m very excited about this year’s line-up.  We switched it up a bit to[Read More…]