Expect snow, and lots of it, starting Tuesday afternoon, Homeland Security reports. (ENEWSPF) Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management issued a press release warning of, "Dangerous multifaceted and potentially life threatening winter storm Tuesday night into Wednesday." The blizzard warning is in effect[Read More…]
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Park Forest Public Works Prepares For Blizzard
Hurry if you’re hoping to spend some time on the playground equipment in Central Park. You might not be able to see it Wednesday. (ENEWSPF) Updated: 1-31-11 7:58 p.m. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The forecasts call for anywhere between 12 and 20-inches of snow between Tuesday night through Wednesday. Some news[Read More…]
Illinois Governor Expected To Sign Historic Civil Union Law
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn is expected to sign into law the Illinois Religious Freedom and Protection and Civil Union Act today, making civil unions available for same-sex couples in Illinois. The law, drafted by lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, marks an important step toward[Read More…]
Bears VP Tim McCaskey Dead At Age 65
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Sun-Times: Bears vice president Tim McCaskey died Sunday after a 17-month battle with cancer, his family announced. He was 65. The second-oldest of Ed and Virginia McCaskey’s 11 children, he was so well-regarded by his grandfather, late Bears founder George Halas, that he was sent to[Read More…]
Civil Union Signing Ceremony Could Be Largest In Illinois History
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Chicago Sun-Times reports the ceremony Monday when Governor Quinn makes civil unions between same-sex couples law in Illinois could be the largest such ceremony in state history. From the Sun-Times: Gov. Quinn will enact legislation that will allow same-sex couples to enter into civil unions during a[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 31, 2011
Jerry Shnay, Secretary of the Park Forest Historical Society, with Ann and Peter Catlow at Sunday’s 25th Anniversary celebration of the Historical Society. The Catlows, formerly of Park Forest, traveled from Fontana, Wisconsin for the event. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Update: Please note the change in date of the first Candidate[Read More…]
Volunteers Needed for Sertoma Centre’s Annual Fun Bus Trek to McCormick Place
Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sertoma Centre is looking for people willing to donate one evening of their time on Tuesday, March 8th. Join other volunteers for a bus ride to McCormick Place in Chicago, IL and a few hours of packing vendor booths at the International Housewares Show. For nine years, Sertoma[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Dylan Allen
Dylan Allen. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Continuing with our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, eNews Park Forest is pleased to introduce Dylan Allen, a seven-year resident of Park Forest with a 3.0 GPA who loves Forensics and Yoga. Thanks to Kevin Kredens, Publicity Liaison, Head Coach[Read More…]
Hawaii State Senate Approves Civil Unions (SB 232)
Senate sends strong message to swiftly pass civil unions legislation Honolulu, HI-(ENEWSPF)- Equality Hawaii, the state’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, and the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, today applauded the Hawaii State Senate for passing SB 232 by a[Read More…]
More Snow Moving Our Way, Park Forest
The bridge leading from the Library parking lot to Central Park. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Shall we call these the "Dog Days of Winter?" Perhaps "Winter Doldrums" would be more accurate. Call it what you will, the snow is so beautiful, but it gets harder to weather through February, for[Read More…]
