Village has nine volunteer advisory boards and commissions Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Volunteers are being sought for nine advisory boards and commissions that operate in the Village of Park Forest. The groups are the Beautification Awards Committee, the Cable Communications Commission, the Commission on Human Relations, the Economic Development Advisory Group,[Read More…]
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Park Forest Board Considering Ways to Spend CN Funds
Approximately $500,000 available to assist homeowners on railway Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Over the next several weeks, the Park Forest Village Board will be discussing various ways to distribute approximately $500,000 to residences directly along portions of the old EJ&E rail line. The funds are available as a portion of a[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of December 7, 2009
Park Forest Village Hall. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– December 7, 2009. Village Management Village Board Meeting The next meeting of the Village Board is scheduled for Monday, December 7 at 8 p.m. at Village Hall. Residents are encouraged to attend. To view previously held Board Meetings, visit the[Read More…]
Rainbow Cafe Holiday Party to Feature ‘13 Love Stories’
Pride Flag. (Source: Box Turtle Bulletin) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This month’s Rainbow Café, Dec. 19th, will be a festive holiday party featuring a film that won prizes at the Seattle Gay/Lesbian film festival, is not available on commercial DVD. “13 Love Stories” profiles the moving stories of thirteen gay, lesbian,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 7, 2009
Santa and his helper visited Park Forest Friday afternoon. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– December 7, 2009. Keep your eyes open for a Park Forest Business advertisement due to hit the mail this week. Twelve Park Forest businesses partnered with the Village to provide Park Forest residents and business owners[Read More…]
Governors State to Host Master of Social Work Information Sessions on Thurs., Dec. 2
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University’s Social Work Department will host an information session for individuals interested in learning more about the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program on Thursday, December 17, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., in the university’s E Lounge. The MSW program director will be available[Read More…]
LGBT Americans Outraged at Delay in Basic Job Rights
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– In light of continuing delays in the House of Representatives, we must state clearly and unequivocally: Passing basic job protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people must happen now. At a time when our government is deeply focused on the critical issue of employment, it is inexcusable[Read More…]
HHS Secretary Sebelius Statement on Benefits of Health Insurance Reform for Businesses
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2009. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today highlighted the benefits of health insurance reform for businesses and released a new fact sheet regarding a recent analysis from the Congressional Budget Office. “Businesses across the country are struggling under the weight of high health care costs,” Secretary Sebelius said.[Read More…]
Rich East to Use Grant Money to Offer Saturday Community Classes
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Looking for something to do on Saturday’s as the chill of winter sets in? Then perhaps fun and informative classes at Rich East High School may be just the remedy for your winter chills. As part of its receiving a $232,000 School Improvement Grant from the Illinois[Read More…]
PSC Speech Team Continues Winning Season
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Prairie State College (PSC) speech team captured six individual medals and placed sixth overall at a recent tournament held at Kishwaukee College in Malta, Ill. Individual winners are as follows: Nadia Crawley, of Park Forest, tournament champion in Informative Speaking; Etta Oben, of Matteson, third place[Read More…]
