Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– No, the storm did not go away as we slept. There’s more to come Wednesday. The National Weather Service is warning that the "crippling and potentially killer blizzard" will continue this morning for the entire Chicagoland area: WINNEBAGO-BOONE-MCHENRY-LAKE IL-OGLE-LEE-DE KALB-KANE-DUPAGE-COOK- LA SALLE-KENDALL-GRUNDY-WILL-KANKAKEE-LIVINGSTON-IROQUOIS-FORD- LAKE IN-PORTER-NEWTON-JASPER-BENTON- INCLUDING THE CITIES[Read More…]
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Marian Catholic High School Closed February 2
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School published a statement on its Web site, "Marian Catholic will be closed Wednesday, February 2nd due to the weather. All activities are also cancelled. Stay safe and warm in these blizzard conditions!"
Prairie State College Closed February 2 Due To Weather
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest received the following statement from Prairie State College, "PSC is closed due to weather reopening on Thursday, Feb. 3."
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Park Forest Mayor On Winter Storm Preparations In Village
Mayor John Ostenburg. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Mayor John Ostenburg released the following statement regarding the blizzard Park Forest and the Chicagoland area are currently enduring: The Village of Park Forest has been engaged since early on Monday, January 31, in preparations for the pending snowstorm to hit the[Read More…]
White House Launches 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011. Today, the White House opened applications to the 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge. Students from public high schools across the country are invited to demonstrate how their school prepares them for college and a career by going to www.whitehouse.gov/commencement and submitting an application. The[Read More…]
Department of State Releases 2010 Annual Adoption Report
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2011. The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the issuance of the Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Adoption Report. This report is prepared for Congress in compliance with the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000. In Fiscal Year 2010, the U.S. Government issued 11,059 immigrant visas to children[Read More…]
Have You Registered Your Phone Numbers With CodeRED?
Register for Code Red at the Park Forest Public LIbrary. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Have you registered for CodeRED? With a blizzard in the forecast, now would be a great time to do so. The Village of Park Forest has recently expanded their partnership with the Villages of[Read More…]
Important Winter Storm Information For Park Forest Residents and Beyond
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In advance of the expected blizzard to pummel Park Forest and the Chicagoland Area, officials published the following warnings and information on the Village Web site: In preparation for what is expected to be one of the hardest winter storms to hit the Chicagoland area in years, Park[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month reflects our Nation’s growing understanding that violence within relationships often begins during adolescence. Each year, about one in four teens report being the victim of verbal, physical, emotional, or sexual violence. Abusive relationships can impact adolescent development, and[Read More…]
