The last days of summer bring green and relief from the heat. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2012. The 57th Annual Park Forest Art Fair will be held on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16 in Down Town Park Forest from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Approximately 70 artists from[Read More…]
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‘Hacking Democracy’ to be Screened at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church on Saturday, September 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)–On Saturday, September 22 at 7 p.m., the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the documentary ‘Hacking Democracy.’ A discussion will follow the movie. Electronic voting machines count about 87% of the votes cast in America today. But are they reliable and safe[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts To Host 57th Annual Park Forest Art Fair
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 57th Annual Park Forest Art Fair will be held on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16 in Down Town Park Forest from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Approximately 70 artists from across the Midwest will exhibit works in a variety of media including[Read More…]
Report: Congressman Jackson Leaves Mayo Clinic, At Home With Kids In D.C.
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Chicago Sun-Times has the story, "After more than a month at the famed Mayo Clinic – being treated for bipolar depression – U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is out and back with his kids in Washington, D.C. Spokesman Rick Bryant said Jackson, 46, may even[Read More…]
State Praises Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Honor of Grandparents Day Observance
Dept on Aging offers services to support grandparents providing a stable environment for their grandchildren SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2012. Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., today gave praise for special grandparents in honor of this Sunday, September 9, Grandparents Day observance. Director Holton was referring to grandparents who[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Library to Host Scrabble Tournament in Memory of Stephanie Fisher
Scrabble Tournament Registration Now Taking Place Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2012. The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd., is hosting a Scrabble tournament for ages 12 and up on November 3 – 4. Players will compete for prizes and bragging rights in two age categories, 12 – 17 and 18 and[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces 38,000 Employees and Spouses Sign Up for City’s Wellness Program
Chicago’s Numbers Near 80 Percent, Making Chicago Lives Healthy the Largest Wellness Program in the Country; City Colleges of Chicago Union Agreement Will Grow Pool Even Further CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that more than 38,000 city workers and eligible spouses have signed up for the City’s wellness[Read More…]
Friend-of-the-Court Briefs to Be Filed in Support of DOMA Challenge
New York City–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2012. Three States, Members of Congress, NAACP-LDF and Other Groups to File Briefs in Support of Edie Windsor NEW YORK – More than fifteen parties – including New York City, three states, members of Congress, civil rights groups and religious organizations – plan to file briefs[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, September 7, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2012. Democratic Convention Provides Sharp Contrast with Republicans on Senior Issues The 46th Democratic National Convention took place this week, ending last night with the official nomination of Barack Obama for re-election as U.S. President. “The 2012 platform adopted by the Democratic Party this week in Charlotte[Read More…]
Calvary United Protestant Church to Host Fifth Annual Neighborhood Block Party on Saturday, September 8
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2012. Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard, will host its Fifth Annual Neighborhood Block Party on Saturday, September 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be lots of activities for children including the popular bounce house, bean bag games and more. Music will[Read More…]
