Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2010. The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago invites the residents of the Southland area to its Annual Membership Tea on Wednesday, September 8 at Governors State University (GSU), 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL. Tea will be served at 1 P.M. in[Read More…]
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Affordable Homes for Seniors Open in Fox Lake
FOX LAKE–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2010. Built as a result of nearly $3 million in financing through the State of Illinois, a new development of 100 rental homes for low-income seniors officially opened today in north suburban Fox Lake. An estimated 150 jobs were created during the construction of Thomas Place Fox[Read More…]
Put Food Safety on the Back-to-School Agenda
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2010. It’s that time of year again. School is back in session, and everyone is transitioning from the ease of summer to a schedule jammed with homework and afterschool activities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) encourages parents and educators to take[Read More…]
Last Chance To Take Advantage Of College Illinois!® August Discounts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010. As students return back to school, now is the time to lock in college tuition prices with the College Illinois!® 529 Prepaid Tuition Program’s discounted August prices, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). That’s because Tuesday, August 31, is the final day to take[Read More…]
Faith United Protestant Church to Celebrate Homecoming Sunday September 12
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010. Faith United Protestant Church, 10 Hemlock, Park Forest, IL, will be celebrating Homecoming Sunday on September 12 following the 10:15 a.m. service. Activities for all ages are being planned. Food and beverages will be provided. All are welcome to attend. For additional information, call the[Read More…]
Floods in Pakistan: FTC Warns Consumers to Give Wisely
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2010. In the wake of the devastation caused by flooding in Pakistan and along the border between China and North Korea, the Federal Trade Commission warns consumers to choose carefully when considering urgent appeals for aid in the news, online, and at social networking sites. The best[Read More…]
Park Forest Partners With Habitat for Humanity To Reduce Vacant Homes, Assist Families
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Village of Park Forest has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to purchase and rehabilitate several vacant, foreclosed homes and sell the properties to income qualified families. A recent award of $500,000 from Cook County will fund the purchase and rehabilitation efforts. The Village will look to[Read More…]
Park Forest Running Club Announces Inaugural Turtle Ten Miler
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Running and Pancake Club announced its inaugural Turtle Ten Miler to be held Saturday, September 4. There is no fee to enter the race. A statement on the club’s Web site reads: As Labor Day quickly approaches, we’ve heard from fellow runners that many[Read More…]
Grande Prairie Choral Arts Selects Jo Rodenburg as Artistic Director
Jo Rodenburg. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Grande Prairie Choral Arts released a statement regarding their selection of Jo Rodenburg as Artistic Director for the 2010/11 season. The statement reads: Ms. Rodenburg brings an excitement and energy to our organization based in her commitment to the arts in the overall region, and specifically in[Read More…]
PSC Names Ballom to Director of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs
Consuelo V. Frederick Ballom. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Consuelo V. Frederick Ballom is the new director of Student Life and Multicultural Affairs at Prairie State College (PSC). In her new position, Ballom is responsible for the oversight and coordination of student programming, leadership development, service learning programs, minority student[Read More…]
