Professor Valerie Nicholson is a resident of Park Forest Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) Professor and Coordinator of Music Valerie Nicholson recently was named the Inaugural Jazz Alive! Educator’s Award Recipient by the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic. The award was presented to Nicholson at the 2019 “Think Big” Gala,[Read More…]
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4th of July 2019 Events and Weather in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Fourth of July in Park Forest includes a parade, a free concert in the DownTown, and, of course, fireworks. The celebration for July 4th begins at 6 p.m. with a parade stepping off from the corner of Main Street and Orchard Drive. The parade will proceed north[Read More…]
Rains Create Bog Park: Flooding Moves Bark District 10th Anniv. Celebration
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to heavy rainfall and flooding, the Park Forest Bark District 10th Anniversary Event has moved to the corner of Main Street and Cunningham Drive (just behind Village Hall) in downtown Park Forest Saturday. The event will celebrate 10 years of the Park Forest Bark District and[Read More…]
Most Signs Point to “Yes” for Village BBQ, Main Street Nights, Wednesday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As of this writing just after 11 PM Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service in Chicago says there’s a “20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 PM.” The day is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 85. The wind is expected to[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 25, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- First, a personal note. I’m just home tonight from Chicago Rush University Hospital. Most painful procedure I’ve ever had as far as recovery goes. This was the first part of a hybrid cardiac ablation. Part two will happen in about six weeks. That will be a regular[Read More…]
District 227 Considering Closure of Rich East, Other Options to Address Deterioration, Student Body Numbers
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest’s Rich East High School could be closing. Tuesday evening, District 227 board members considered options for remedying the district’s deteriorating buildings and a student body district officials say no longer warrants three high schools. District 227 plans to hold community forums over the next month[Read More…]
Call for Auditions: Fun Home at the Drama Group
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group in Chicago Heights has issued a call for auditions for the musical Fun Home, directed by Stacy Louise. A bit about the play: When her father dies unexpectedly, Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 14, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Had an inspirational meeting earlier this week with Rich East High School Principal Dr. Albert Brass and Mr. Quincy Owens, Director of Culture and Climate at the flagship of School District 227. Dr. Brass is a tall, very fit man who exudes warmth, enthusiasm, along with a[Read More…]
Solstice Hike at Thorn Creek Woods
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Celebrate the beauty of the summer woods with a woodland hike on the longest day of the year, Friday, June 21, 7:30-930 p.m. Discover the naturalist in you as you explore the woods, observing birds and insects, identifying trees and flowers, following tracks and much more. Participants[Read More…]
Hidden Ponds in Thorn Creek Woods
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Join us for a guided tour of the wet areas of Thorn Creek Woods on our Hidden Ponds Hike, Saturday, June 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. Discover vernal ponds, listen for the return of amphibian choruses and explore the marshes of Owl Lake and beyond. These[Read More…]
