Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department has been honoring officers during Black History Month, adding an effusive Facebook post recently about Officer Tim Hoskins. “As the Park Forest Police Department continues to celebrate Black History Month, we’d like to introduce you to Officer Tim Hoskins, one of our[Read More…]
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Meet Sergeant Julius Moore, Featured by the PFPD for Black History Month
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sergeant Julius Moore is a long-time member of the Park Forest Police Department. He was always very helpful when I had questions regarding PD reports I was reading, asking him for clarification. It is always good to see him during Village events or when he happens to[Read More…]
Prairie State College to Host 32nd Annual Jazz Fest
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Some of the nation’s top jazz artists will bring their talents to the classroom and the stage during the 32nd Annual Jazz Fest at Prairie State College (PSC) Feb. 20 through 22. The three-day festival begins with clinics for local junior high and high school jazz musicians, led[Read More…]
“Step Back into a 1950s Valentines Day” Exhibit at 1950s Park Forest House Museum
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 227 Monee Road (inside St. Mary’s Catholic Church), Park Forest, Illinois, invites you to “Step Back into a 1950s Valentines Day,” from February 1 -March 7, 2020, open Wednesday and Saturday, 1 to 3:30 p.m.; other times by appointment. One[Read More…]
‘Reflecting Dignity’ Exhibit at PSC Art Gallery Honors African American Experience
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College’s newest exhibition, “Reflecting Dignity,” opened Feb. 10. An artists’ reception is on the horizon, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gallery, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The exhibition[Read More…]
Three Youth Honored by Police for Aiding Elderly Eastgate Resident
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sometimes our youth show us the way, give us a reason for hope. Such is the case with Aria Covington, Tyreese Collins Jones, and Jasmine Anderson, honored before any officer Saturday at the 16th Annual Park Forest Police Honors Ceremony. Police conferred Citizen Awards on three youth[Read More…]
Billy Branch & the Sons of Blues with Dee Alexander LIVE at Freedom Hall, Feb. 14
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Billy Branch & the Sons of Blues with Dee Alexander will appear at Freedom Hall Nathan Manilow Theater on February 14, 2020, at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $30 each and are available here. Alligator Records Recording Artist, Billy Branch, was discovered by Willie Dixon, the “father of[Read More…]
Abominable 2019 and More: Events This Week at the Park Forest Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Come see Abominable this Monday, January 13, 2020, at 6:30 PM in the Ringering Room of the Park Forest Library. Admission is free. There are a number of events on the docket this week at the Library for children of all ages, from infant to elder adult.[Read More…]
Tom Mick Reports: Women’s Empowerment Summit, Police Honors, More
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick gave the following report at Monday’s meeting of the Village Board. Among the highlights is an upcoming Aspire! 2020 Conference: Women’s Empowerment Summit. Christmas Tree Disposal With the holiday season behind us, residents will soon be looking for ways to dispose of their[Read More…]
At the Library This Week: Sensory Play, Chair Yoga, More for Toddler & Teens & Adults
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Infants, toddlers, teens, and adults: the Park Forest Public Library has something for all ages this week. There’s Sensory Play, Baby Time, Chair Yoga, Teen “Do It Yourself” Day, and more. These events are above and beyond the usual services the library provides. There are technology services, including access[Read More…]
