Celebrate the new year at Park Forest Public Library with craft sessions, wellness classes, virtual discussions, movie matinee for adults.
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What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?
Kevin Welner, University of Colorado Boulder In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon oversaw an enterprise that popularized the “takedown” for millions of wrestling fans. But as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, the Trump loyalist may be tasked with taking down[Read More…]
Grande Prairie Singers to Launch 48th Season with Free Holiday Concert
Experience the joy of the holiday season with the Grande Prairie Singers as they kick off their 48th music-filled season.
Crews Clearing Our Streets with Brine and Plows
Learn how Park Forest’s Public Works prepares for snow storms and implements brine to reduce salt usage on the roads.
Black Americans Still Suffer Worse Health. Here’s Why There’s So Little Progress.
Explore the impact of systemic disparities on Black health and the need for equitable access to healthcare services.
Experience Holiday Joy with the South Holland Master Chorale
Holiday joy with the South Holland Master Chorale and Chicago Gargoyle Brass Ensemble. Come for a concert of traditional carols and hymns.
Marist High School Girls’ Volleyball Takes State
Marist girls volleyball team wins their 3rd state championship, defeating Benet Academy in a thrilling three-set match.
Pay First, Deliver Later: Some Women Are Being Asked To Prepay for Their Baby
Read about Kathleen Clark’s experience of being asked to pay $960 for prenatal care during her second visit to the OB-GYN.
12 States Promised To Open the Books on Their Opioid Settlement Funds. We Checked Up on Them.
Aneri Pattani November 7, 2024 To discover how millions in opioid settlement funds are being spent in Idaho, you can visit the state attorney general’s website, which hosts 91 documents from state and local entities getting the money. What you’ll find is a lot of bureaucratese. Nearly three years ago,[Read More…]
Holiday Events Scheduled at the Park Forest Public Library
Join us at the Park Forest Public Library for holiday events including a regifting exchange and kids’ swag bag giveaways.
