New York, New York-(ENEWSPF)- Adam Davenport’s journey began in Park Forest. Growing up gay and Black was a “lonely existence,” the multi-hyphenate actor-director-singer-writer told eNews Park Forest. After graduating from Marian Catholic High School in 2002 where he participated in theater productions all four years, Mr. Davenport landed at Yale. He[Read More…]
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Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Accepting Nominations for ‘Honor 200′
Nomination deadline is August 31, 2018 SPRINGFIELD, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 26, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Illinois will be honoring 200 veterans from across the state who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to benefit and provide inspiration to their community. More than 100 veterans have already been nominated[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Growing Green Recycle Fest on July 28 Allows Residents Convenient, Responsible Disposal
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2018 The Third Annual Growing Green Recycle Fest takes place on Saturday, July 28, from 8 a.m. to noon, in downtown Park Forest at the corner of Main Street and Cunningham Drive. The annual event allows Park Forest residents to dispose of a multitude of items[Read More…]
The 2018 Annual Tall Grass Gallery Artists Exhibit ‘Taking an Art Trip’ Opens on August 3
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 23, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The 2018 Annual Tall Grass Gallery Artists Exhibit ‘Taking an Art Trip’ will open on Friday, August 3 and runs through Sunday, September 16. An Artists’ reception will be held on Saturday, August 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Both the[Read More…]
Gloria Allred to Receive Award & Speak on #MeToo Movement at 14th Annual Lawyers for Diversity Midsummer BBQ
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—July 23, 2018 Contact: Jeremy Gottschalk Trailblazing attorney Gloria Allred to address #metoo, the future of women’s reproductive rights and the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) community under the Trump administration at the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago Foundation’s (LAGBAC Foundation) 14th[Read More…]
#4Jaleel: Donate To Drayton Family While You Dine At Culver’s Matteson
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Culver’s of Matteson will host a very special fundraiser on the evening of Tuesday, July 24, in memory of 10-year-old Jaleel R. Drayton of nearby Park Forest, who lost his life at the age of 10 this past July. Proceeds from the “Donate While You Dine” event will[Read More…]
League of Women Voters Park Forest Area to Host Summer Social on Friday, August 3
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2018 By: Gwendolyn Maxie-Brown Are you looking for an evening of fine wine and scintillating conversation? Please join the League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area for our summer social, “Wine and Cheese” on Friday, August 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Richton Park Community[Read More…]
Calumet 2018 Outdoor Series ‘Walking the Freedom Trail’ on July 21
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2018 By: Larry McClellan and Tom Shepherd The Calumet 2018 Outdoor Series ‘Walking the Freedom Trail’ will take place on Saturday, July 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join Tom Shepherd, a member of the Little Calumet Underground Railroad Project, as he guides a hike along the[Read More…]
#4Jaleel: 200 Gather Outside Aqua Center To Remember Jaleel Drayton
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There were close to 200 people who gathered outside the Park Forest Aqua Center Friday night to remember Jaleel Drayton. They gathered #4Jaleel, to remember Jaleel R. Drayton, age 10, who drowned in a pool at the Aqua Center after hours on the night of July 2-3, 2018.[Read More…]
Unitarian Universalist Community Church’s Rainbow Café to Screen ‘Trick’ on Friday, July 20
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 12, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Unitarian Universalist Community Church’s Rainbow Café will meet on Friday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 2901 Western Avenue in Park Forest. The movie ‘Trick’ will be shown. ‘Trick’ Synopsis It’s lust at first sight when Gabriel[Read More…]
