WASHINGTON-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, reacted to the tragic shooting involving U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. HRC President Joe Solmonese released the following statement: “We are shocked and saddened by the events involving Congresswoman Giffords and our hearts go out[Read More…]
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Nominations Being Accepted for Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn and the bi-partisan Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service today announced nominations are now being accepted for the Second Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. These awards recognize individual volunteers through a statewide award program to highlight the importance of volunteerism and community[Read More…]
Sculpture Park Sponsors Annual Winter Walk
NMSP visitors pass Mark di Suvero’s monumental sculpture “Yes! For Lady Day.” (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Experience a winter landscape filled with great art and the beauty of nature at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park’s annual winter walk on Saturday, January 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. Park Curator[Read More…]
Club’s Silent Auction: Gems, Minerals, Jewelry and More
Silent Auction hosted by the SSESC Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The South Suburban Earth Science Club will hold their annual SSESC Silent Auction on Sunday, February 13th from 1:00 to 4:00p.m., Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest, IL. Free, and open to the public, the SSESC will auction a variety of[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services at GSU January 18
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, January 18, from 1:30 to 7 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license renewal, replacement, and corrections; State ID card renewal, replacement, and[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Hosts College Day
Among the panelists for Marian Catholic’s College Day were Amanda Meyer (Dyer, Ind.), a sophomore at St. Louis University, Carolyn Liesen (Chicago), a sophomore at St. Louis University, Anna Ceragioli (Flossmoor), a sophomore at Marquette University, and Joe Buoscio (Lynwood) a freshman at Loyola University Chicago. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Young alums[Read More…]
Children’s Auditions for ‘Wizard of Oz’ at GSU Center for Performing Arts
The Wizard of Oz is coming to Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Children interested in performing in “The Wizard of Oz” at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts can audition on Monday, February 7. Approximately 60 children’s roles are available for local[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 10, 2011
Strangely, there were no lines Saturday at the Aqua Center’s water slide. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 10, 2011. The Village of Park Forest’s 2011 Winter-Spring Recreation Programs & More brochure was recently mailed to all Park Forest homes. There is a listing of all upcoming programs taking place[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Non-Partisan Committee Sets Three Dates for Candidate Forums
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest’s Committee for Non-Partisan Local Government has set three forum dates so far. The first will be on February 6 in Park Forest Village Hall. This forum will be sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area and will begin at 2:00[Read More…]
Help Build the Treyton Kilar Field of Dreams
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Treyton Kilar, age 6, was killed by a drunk driver. Park Forest resident Bill Feimer says family members in the Rockford area want to help build a "Field of Dreams" in Treyton’s memory. The baseball park is part of Pepsi’s Refresh Project and is featured on refresheverything.com: Treyton[Read More…]
