Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163’s registration for the 2011-2012 school year is under way at Forest Trail Middle School, 215 Wilson Street, Park Forest. Families must bring competed registration packets to Forest Trail on Wednesday, July 27, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, August[Read More…]
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Durbin Statement on House Republicans’ Decision to Walk Away from Debt Talks with the White House
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement Friday after House Republicans walked away from debt talks with the White House: “Republicans have repeatedly walked away from serious debt talks, insisting the best way to prevent a default of our nation’s debt is[Read More…]
The Peter Mayer Group in Concert at Freedom Hall
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Peter Mayer Group will be performing at the beautiful Freedom Hall/Nathan Manilow Theatre, Park Forest, IL, on July 28, 2011, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25. There will be a limited number of tickets available for $40, which includes admission to the concert on[Read More…]
Free Seminar on Cloud Computing at Governors State University
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is sponsoring an informative, free seminar, “High Performance Computing and Innovation Cluster Workshop,” on August 8, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the Hall of Honors. This workshop will provide an opportunity for representatives of small to medium businesses in the Chicago Southland to learn[Read More…]
Reps. from University of Guanajuato Meet with PSC Members
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Representatives from the University of Guanajuato in Mexico, along with the Mayor of Yuriria, were introduced to Prairie State College by members of the Casa Club Yuriria, a Chicago-area social club with ties to that region. The Club’s donations provide PSC scholarships for Hispanic students.[Read More…]
Matteson School District 162 Announces 2011-2012 Registration
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In-person student registration for Matteson School District 162’s 2011-2012 school year will be held at the District Office, 4601 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, on the following days: Monday August 8th 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Tuesday August 9th 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Wednesday August 10th[Read More…]
Harbor Light Hospice Needs Volunteers in the South Suburbs
South Suburbs, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Hospice patients residing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities need new friends. Patients are waiting for volunteers to visit them on a weekly basis. Patients have long days and are in need of visitors who can read to them, play cards, watch tv and are good[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 25, 2011
Mayor Ostenburg, far right, joins owners and employees of Last Minute Copy Center in DownTown Park Forest last week for the store’s official ribbon cutting. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-July 25, 2011. As we experience another hot, summer week, it’s hard to believe that the start of school is just around[Read More…]
Balmoral Park: Southland Festival Of Racing Elim’s Headline Saturday Action
Dutch Richman continued his dominance of the state-bred set as he used the passing lane to perfection while taking an incredible final stake elimination. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After a week of oppressive heat and humidity in the Chicagoland area the action on the track was just as hot as[Read More…]
Free Fighter Wins Off The Turf Stars And Stripes
Arlington Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Frank Mancari’s Free Fighter took the lead in mid-stretch and drew off to win the $100,000 Stars and Stripes Stakes Saturday at Arlington Park. The Mike Reavis-trained son of Out of Place was ridden by Tim Thornton and covered the mile and a half over Polytrack in[Read More…]
