Margaret Vincent and John Johnson, age 7, both from Chicago, biked 17 miles Sunday at the Folks On Spokes Annual Easter Ride. The event began and ended in DownTown Park Forest. About 500 cyclists rode. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-May 2, 2011. The Park Forest Farmers’ Market, which is[Read More…]
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SSSRA Programs for Children and Adults With Special Needs – Registration Deadline May 6
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2011. The South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA) is offering a variety of programs for children and adults with special needs. The programs are as follows: Chef’s Kitchen – for persons ages 13 and older. This program will be held at the Richton Park Community Center[Read More…]
Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Summer Internship Opportunity
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2011. The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is currently accepting applications for their summer internship program. The program runs from June 1 to August 31 and will give students the opportunity to work in a specialized area that reflects their college academic studies. The intern’s responsibilities will[Read More…]
Etel Billig Chat’s With ENEWSPF About The Illinois Theatre Center (Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Etel Billig chats with eNews Park Forest about the Illinois Theatre Center, celebrating over 35 years in Park Forest. Where else can you see an entire season of live theater for around $100? The ITC will present Cabaret this summer, for eight performances, running July 22, 23,[Read More…]
Coin Tosses Will Decide Two Election Contests In Cook County
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr on Monday, May 2, will toss coins to determine the winners of two tied election contests from the April 5 Consolidated Election. In Berwyn School District 98, candidates Fritz Paul-Emile and Joseph A. Festa are tied at 162 votes. They are seeking the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on Federal Court Decision Re: Army Corps of Engineers’
MARION–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today released a statement in response to the recent federal court decision regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ ability to avert crisis in southern Illinois.
Park Forest Board Approves Measure To Move Up Process To Flush Water System (Video)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Public Works Director Ken Eyer discusses with Village Board Members a proposal to move up the second phase of a valve assessment program, which will prepare the Village’s water system for a new approach to flushing in the fall. The new approach, called unidirectional flushing,[Read More…]
Madigan: Judge Denies Missouri’s Request to Bar Army Corps’ Action to Alleviate Southern IL Flooding
Cape Girardeau, Mo.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today applauded the federal court’s ruling in favor of Illinois and the Army Corps of Engineers, which authorizes the Corps to pursue its plan to save the town of Cairo, Ill., from potential floods due to dangerously high water levels on[Read More…]
Diversity Dinner at Rich East High School (Video)
Members of the Rich East Band perform Thursday during the Diversity Dinner held at the high school. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The largest Diversity Dinner in the South Suburbs of Chicago was held at Rich East High School on April 28, 2011. Principal Mark Kramer welcomed guests, all[Read More…]
Dyke Delicious Screening Series Presents MAY SHORTS Filmmakers in Person
SATURDAY, MAY 14, SOCIAL HOUR 7PM, SCREENING 8PM Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dyke Delicious is thrilled to announce the lineup of our 2011 May Shorts program! This is our family-style buffet: pile on what you like and try a little of the unfamiliar. Shorts range from the hilarious to the heartfelt, and we’ll[Read More…]
