Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Historical Society will hold, "A Celebration of our Volunteers, Past and Present," Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. in Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The celebration will be preceded by a brief Annual Meeting and election of board members, with reports from[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of September 12, 2011
Residents gather Sunday to remember 9-11-2001 at the site of the Fire and Police Memorial. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2011. One of Park Forest’s autumn highlights is the annual Park Forest Art Fair which will be held this year on Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18 in DownTown[Read More…]
Spartans (2-1) Fumble Away First Loss To Nazareth Academy
The Marian offense racked up 300 yards rushing Friday, but fell for the first time this season in a 35-19 ESCC loss to visiting Nazareth Academy. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic just couldn’t get a handle on things Friday night. Despite rushing for 300 yards, the Spartans fumbled[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors September 11th Anniversary, Announces Grants to Service Organizations
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn announced today that 32 organizations in Illinois have received AmeriCorps grants from the Serve Illinois Commission. In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the Governor has proclaimed Sept. 11, 2011 as a day of service and remembrance. The[Read More…]
Park Foresters, and Those Who Grew Up In Park Forest, Remember 9/11
Erik Glenna, left, my classroom aide on 9/11/2001, with me at the 2009 Tall Grass Art Fair. (Photo: Lane Cameron) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- 9/11. That’s all we need say to unearth ineffable memories, fathomless, soul-stirring recollections, of that day, that terrible, incredible day. When everything changed. Everything. Forever. 9/11. Where were[Read More…]
Illinois Film Office Announces ‘Contagion’ Brings in $12.5 Million to State
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2011. As the film Contagion premieres nationwide today, the Illinois Film Office (IFO) highlighted the strong economic impact the movie has had on the state economy. The movie, partially filmed in Illinois, generated approximately $12.5 million in spending in the state and generated roughly 250 jobs during production,[Read More…]
9/11 Commemoration Sunday in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest will commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks against the United States of America. The event will take place next to the Park Forest Fire Department, 156 Indianwood Boulevard, at the Police and Fire Memorial next to the large[Read More…]
Rep. Jackson: Airports Are The Single Largest Public Works Jobs Generator
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2011. Last night President Obama, in his jobs speech, said the following: “Building a world-class transportation system is part of what made us an economic superpower. And now we’re going to sit back and watch China build newer airports and faster railroads? At a time when[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, September 9, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2011. On First Day “Super Committee” Meets, 500 Alliance Members Come to Capitol Hill On Thursday, 500 seniors met with their Members of Congress and Senators and voiced their concerns about Social Security, Medicare, and other issues close to their heart. The activists came to Capitol[Read More…]
Senator Dick Durbin Backs American Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement tonight after President Obama’s address to a Joint Session of Congress on job creation: “Tonight the president challenged Congress to work together to put America back to work. His plan, the American Jobs Act, will[Read More…]
