The Village Board Room. (ENEWSPF) Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Village of Park Forest by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest[Read More…]
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Legally Blonde: The Musical Comes to GSU Center for Performing Arts
Legally Blonde: The Musical cast members (from left) Bryn Dolan, Annie Litchfield, Courtney Summerrise, and Kayla Griffith (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Punctuated by peppy songs and snappy dance numbers, “Legally Blonde: The Musical” is the perfect antidote for whatever ails you this summer – whether it’s a broken air[Read More…]
Indiana School Students Enhance Rail Park Environment
The Caboose at the Rail Fan Park. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Thanks to the efforts of the fourth and fifth grade gifted classes at Indiana School in Park Forest, the new Park Forest Rail Park and areas along the Old Plank Trail have a neater appearance with fewer weeds and[Read More…]
Video: Martin Luther King Bust First Thing To Go, Romney Advisor Quietly Thinking
A new study finds that Americans need six hours of sleep at work, scientists say the U.S. may have discovered a previously unknown level of not caring about Syria, and a fan prefers Tarantino’s early work when he was shelving movies all day at a video store, It’s the week[Read More…]
Ramadan Will Begin Saturday, July 21, 2012, in the Chicagoland Area
The American Islamic Association in Frankfort. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Frankfort, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Ramadan will begin on Saturday, July 21, 2012, according to a statement from the American Islamic Association. Our friends at the American Islamic Association in Frankfort issued the following statement Thursday: There are no authentic moon sighting reports from anywhere[Read More…]
Nature Camp for Seniors at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Calling all kids ages 50 years and older! Join us for Nature Camp for Seniors on Thursday, August 9 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Did you go to camp when you were a kid? Or maybe you never did, and were always jealous of your friends that got[Read More…]
Summer at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? Come visit Thorn Creek Nature Center and take a hike in Thorn Creek Woods! Thorn Creek Nature Center has several exhibits, including a children’s corner, insect displays, bird viewing window and much more! Thorn Creek Woods allows hikers to view wildlife such[Read More…]
Prairie State College Names New Director of Facilities and Operations
Timothy J. Kosiek. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) recently named Timothy J. Kosiek director of facilities and operations for the college. He is responsible for the leadership, administration, planning, and budget management for all PSC facilities, including the main campus, Adult Training and Outreach Center, Matteson[Read More…]
PSC Seeking Nominations for Hall of Honor
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- During its 53-year history, Prairie State College (PSC) has employed many individuals who have committed time and energy to help shape its mission, values, and reputation both in the community and in the state. In order to pay tribute to those people, in 2010 PSC created a[Read More…]
Matteson School District 162 2012-2013 Registration
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Student Registration for the 2012-2013 school year in Matteson School District 162 will be August 7 – 9 at the School District’s administration center, 4601 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, Illinois. The scheduled dates and times for registration are: Tuesday August 7th 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 6:00 –[Read More…]
