Artist Tim Vitek with his painting, "Additive Versus Additive/Subtractive." (SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Thursday, November 17, Governors State University graduate student Tim Vitek of Chicago will unveil a collection of new artwork at the university’s Visual Arts Gallery called “Additive / Subtractive; Sensory Interactions Developed By A Geometric Algorithm.”[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of November 14, 2011
Sunday almost seemed like summer, but it will be a while before the green returns. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2011. Beginning this week, the annual ‘Holiday Activities’ topic has been added to the column that will feature holiday-related events and sales happening in the south suburbs. Be sure[Read More…]
Movie Review: J. EDGAR
Loenardo DiCaprio as J. Edgar Hoover. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Movie Reviews By Bernie Jablonski Whether it was fair or not, when I got home from seeing J. EDGAR, Clint Eastwood’s rendering of and speculations on the first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, I sat down and watched THE AVIATOR.[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffee House Proudly Presents Claudia Schmidt Saturday, November 12
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2011. Edgar’s Place Coffee House located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Dr., Park Forest, is proud to present Claudia Schmidt on Saturday, November 12 at 8 p.m. Michicgan native Claudia Schmidt has been a touring professional traversing North America as well as Europe[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, November 11, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2011. Ohio Voters Reject the Politics of Scapegoating On Tuesday, voters in Ohio delivered a blow to Gov. John Kasich (R) and rejected his attempt to strip collective bargaining rights from public employees. A whopping 61% of the Ohio electorate voted to repeal SB-5 by saying[Read More…]
Park Forest Mayor John A. Ostenburg Joins Other Local Leaders at National League of Cities’ Conference
Mayor John Ostenburg. (SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John A. Ostenburg this week joined fellow leaders from across the country for the 2011 National League of Cities’ (NLC) annual Congress of Cities and Exposition in Phoenix, Ariz. The conference highlighted and discussed economic development strategies, benefits of sustainability programs, infrastructure[Read More…]
Upcoming Occupy Chicago Events
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. Please note, unless otherwise stated the event takes place at Jackson & LaSalle in the plaza outside the Chicago Board of Trade. As always, there is a nightly march to General Assembly leaving from HQ (Jackson & LaSalle) at 7pm and arriving at the Horse (Congress &[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Applauds Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Unemployment Insurance Program
Bi-Partisan Reforms Will Save Businesses $400 Million, Encourage Growth SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. Governor Quinn today applauded the passage of bi-partisan legislation to strengthen the integrity of Illinois’ unemployment insurance program. The reforms – supported by numerous groups, including the Illinois Retail Merchants Association and the Illinois AFL-CIO – are expected[Read More…]
Senate Committee Passes Repeal to Discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. The Senate Judiciary Committee today passed the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that would repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Earlier this year, the Obama administration announced it would not defend DOMA in any legal challenge, including a lawsuit brought on behalf of Edith[Read More…]
Make a Difference for a Child This Christmas
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSF)—November 10, 2011. The Rich Township Pantry has provided the Village of Park Forest with name tags and gift requests for 30 children. The tags and requests are available in Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Pick up a tag, buy a new gift, and return the tag with[Read More…]
