Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Today, Saturday, August 17, is Youth Day in Park Forest. Come to Dining on the Green between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to enjoy the day’s events. Festivities for the day include a free book bag giveaway, face painting, a bouncy house, and a DJ. Youth Day[Read More…]
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Cubs Drop Another on the Road; McCann’s 8th Inning Slam Lifts Sox Over ‘Stros
By Steven S. Garcia Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cubs (64-55) took on the Phillies (61-58) last night at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Cole Hamels was ambushed by the Phillies offense finishing with a stat line of eight runs on nine hits, striking out two and walking two in 2 innings[Read More…]
Park Forest Awards Four Scholarships
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest awarded four scholarships to teens at Monday’s board meeting. Adenike Cotton (Howard University), Alan Joens, Jr. (Central Methodist University), Markeia Kellogg (University of Missouri), and Delisa Thomas (University of Houston) are this year’s Park Forest scholarship recipients. “The scholarship winners were selected[Read More…]
Grow Your Business with Free Resources: PF Sept. Business Breakfast
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The September Park Forest Business Breakfast will explore how business owners can grow their businesses with free resources. “Join us as a panel of business specialists show you how to get to that next level of success,” Sandra Zoellner, Assistant Director of Economic Development and Planning says[Read More…]
Reeling: the Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival Announces the Line-up of Its 37th Anniversary Edition
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Reeling, the second-oldest LGBTQ film festival in the world and a beloved Chicago cultural institution for more than 35 years, kicks off fall with an exciting slate of movies that showcases the diversity of the queer experience. From the hilarious French comedy, THE SHINY SHRIMPS on opening night to the[Read More…]
Rep. Moeller: New School Curriculum Law Will Promote Fairness, Compassion
Elgin, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It isn’t often that we receive press releases from out-of-district members of the Illinois General Assembly. They are coming more frequently now, however. Not entirely certain why, but we will give these fair consideration for publication. This one, from Illinois State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, arrived recently. For[Read More…]
Young Philanthropist is a Park Forest Rising Star
Chicago Height, IL-(ENEWSPF)- You may have noticed her standing near the exit of Food for Less in Chicago Heights selling chocolate bars. Carolyn from Park Forest is there frequently. This Sunday, she was there with her brother Mark watching over her, this time wearing a Rich East t-shirt. So, there[Read More…]
Want to keep your passport? Pay your taxes, IRS says.
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers to resolve their significant tax debts to avoid putting their passports in jeopardy. They should contact the IRS now to avoid delays in their travel plans later. Under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, the IRS notifies the State Department[Read More…]
Cook County Public Defender Blasts CPD’s Gun Offender Dashboard as Misleading
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli took issue with the Chicago Police Department’s “Gun Offender Dashboard,” a site launched this week which shows the bond status of alleged offenders, men, and women who have yet to face trial. The Chief Public Defender took issue with the site “which[Read More…]
It’s Not Too Late to Take Advantage of Low-cost Rabies and Microchip Clinics in Cook County
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Animal and Rabies Control reminds residents to take advantage of low-cost rabies vaccines and free microchips before clinics conclude at the end of August. You may have to drive a bit from Park Forest and the South Suburbs, but it might be worth your while. The[Read More…]
