Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Celebrate the beauty of the summer woods with a woodland hike on the longest day of the year, Friday, June 21, 7:30-930 p.m. Discover the naturalist in you as you explore the woods, observing birds and insects, identifying trees and flowers, following tracks and much more. Participants[Read More…]
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Hidden Ponds in Thorn Creek Woods
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Join us for a guided tour of the wet areas of Thorn Creek Woods on our Hidden Ponds Hike, Saturday, June 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. Discover vernal ponds, listen for the return of amphibian choruses and explore the marshes of Owl Lake and beyond. These[Read More…]
DeLuca Helps Secure Economic Investment for South Suburban Region
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, released the following statement regarding the end of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session: “Throughout my time in the General Assembly, I have dedicated myself to bringing major economic opportunities to the Southland Region. One of these items I wanted to do[Read More…]
RTA Rolls Out 2019 Summer Campaign, Encourages Riders to Show “We Can All Agree on Transit”
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This summer the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of northeastern Illinois is launching a unifying marketing campaign to focus on the benefits of riding transit. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace provide two million rides each weekday and riders and non-riders alike benefit from transit in the[Read More…]
Summer Appetizers with Chef Mike: Events at the Park Forest Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- If you’re looking for some cooking, Chef Mike has some mouthwatering summer appetizers planned this week at the Park Forest Library. Just show up and learn how to create these awesome dishes, plus nab a taste of what’s possible. All event titles below are links that will[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 8, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Here we are with the second official “kolumn,” two days after the first. Already behind on my goal of publishing one a day. That’s okay, though. Yesterday saw the publication of two separate police reports, with a third rolling out today. Could easily have had a fourth[Read More…]
After Communion Ban, Speaker Madigan Reaffirms Support for the Reproductive Health Act
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, a long-time target of Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield, has reaffirmed his support for the Reproductive Health Act. Bishop Paprocki “has decreed that state legislative leaders may not be admitted to Holy Communion within his diocese, because of their work[Read More…]
Hamels Masterful Through 8 Innings in Series Opener vs. Cardinals
By Steven S. Garcia Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On a glorious Friday afternoon, the I-55 rivalry kicked off again at Wrigley Field between the Cubs (34-27) and Cardinals (31-29). This is the 3rd meeting of the season for the 117-year rivals with the home teams sweeping the previous two meetings. The game’s[Read More…]
Main Street Market Offers 30 Vendors, “New” Parking Lot
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Main Street Market is touting its “new” parking lot. The lot for the market has new blacktop and fresh, striped parking. The Market opens at 7 a.m. and runs until noon every Saturday through the end of October. “If you are planning to stop by the[Read More…]
Shori Sutton of Park Forest Named to President’s List at Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA-(ENEWSPF)- Shori Sutton of Park Forest was named to the President’s List during the Spring 2019 semester at Georgia State University. To be eligible for the President’s List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 4.0 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia[Read More…]
