Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse will present Joe Jencks on Saturday, January 13 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. Joe Jencks is an international touring performer, songwriter, entertainer, and educator.[Read More…]
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Union Street Gallery’s ‘Recollection’ Exhibit Opens on January 11
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Union Street Gallery (USG) begins 2018 with an exhibition entitled ‘Recollection.’ The exhibit will open on Thursday, January 11 and run through Saturday, February 10. There will be a reception on Saturday, January 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gallery. [Read More…]
17th Annual Chicago Polar Bear Club Polar Plunge to Take Place on January 20
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 26, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The 17th Annual Chicago Polar Bear Club Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2018 beginning at 12 noon at Oak Street Beach in Chicago. Hundreds of men and women will run into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan, many in costumes.[Read More…]
Tax Credit Guidance Available for Illinoisans Impacted by 2017 Floods
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—December 21, 2017. Illinois property owners in 18 disaster declared counties may be eligible to claim an income tax credit worth up to $750 due to flooding in 2017. The Illinois Department of Revenue has released an Informational Bulletin on their website for individuals and businesses who wish to[Read More…]
Make it Home for the Holidays: Drive Sober, Buckle Up
Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with law enforcement to ensure safe holiday travel SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state are working together to ensure motorists drive sober and buckle up this[Read More…]
The Drama Group Announces Chicago Premiere of ‘Whiskey Neat’ by Local Playwright
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—December 14, 2017 By: Tina Zagone The Drama Group is thrilled to announce the Chicago Premiere of a new play by Paul E. Milord, ‘Whiskey Neat,’ produced and directed by Paul Milord and Deb Brunette. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre on January 12,[Read More…]
‘Beginning Birding for Kids’ Program at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2017 By: Judy Dolan Mendelson Impress your friends this spring with your birding smarts and binocular savvy. Come get an early start with this popular hobby – bird watching. Learn key shapes, markings, habits and songs for our most common local birds with activities, sounds and[Read More…]
‘Learn Your Birds by Spring’ Workshop at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2017 By: Judy Dolan Mendelson As winter begins, turn your thoughts and attention to our local birds and join our winter workshop to prepare for fun spring bird watching. Bird identification can be overwhelming, but learning only a few birds each week makes it fun and[Read More…]
The 118th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count is Almost Here
The world’s longest-running wildlife census contributes invaluable data to bird population research. NEW YORK, N.Y. —(ENEWSPF)—December 11, 2017 By: Nicolas Gonzalez For the 118th year, the National Audubon Society is organizing its annual Christmas Bird Count. Between December 14th and January 5th, tens of thousands of bird-loving volunteers will participate in counts across[Read More…]
Rainbow Café to Screen Movie ‘Shared Rooms’ on Friday, Dec. 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 11, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Rainbow Café will screen the movie ‘Shared Rooms’ on Friday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. The Rainbow Café is located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. ‘Shared Rooms’ explores the meaning of home and[Read More…]
