Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Faith United Protestant Church is sponsoring the Barbary Coast Dixieland Band for its fourth annual appearance in Park Forest. The world renown band will present a brand new program consisting of a variety of styles of music from the polka to Big Band, Dixieland jazz, and as[Read More…]
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Reflections on the National Urban League’s Path to Power – Part V
Mary Lou McDowell and Delores Truss, Volunteer Leaguers of the Chicago Urban League. (Photo: Shelia Hester-Whorton) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In this final article reflecting the National Urban League’s Path to Power, we will highlight conference presenters the McDonald’s Corporation and Centene, provide alarming statistics about the state of health in the[Read More…]
Park Forest Youth Moved to Help Bring Clean Water to People in Developing Countries
Sam Girmai-Jones holds a LifeStraw. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When Sam Girmai-Jones was in church one Sunday in March, the priest talked about the church’s ministry to Africa where wells were being built to provide clean drinking water to the residents. Nine-year-old Sam was surprised to learn that many[Read More…]
Back to School Safety Tips from the Park Forest Fire Department
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– August 31, 2009. School is back in session, which means school buses and school children are prominent on our streets. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind when you are out and about around town: When backing out of a driveway or leaving a[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 31, 2009
Mayor John Ostenburg addresses the gathering at the dedication of Sauk School Sunday as District 162 Superintendent Dr. Blondean Davis looks on. (PHOTO: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– August 31, 2009. The 2009 Autumn Recreation Programs & More brochure was mailed late last week. There are many programs, classes and events[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of August 31, 2009
Phoenix Mayor Terry R. Wells (center), a member of the Board of Directors of Pace, presents Park Forest with a check for $60,000 to the Village of Park Forest from Pace for the Jolly Trolley. “We have a great relationship with Park Forest,” Mayor Wells said, “and PACE would like[Read More…]
Park Forest Baseball Finishes 2009 Season
The 2009 Park Forest Storm. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Sports Analysis and Commentary By Mary Kay Joens Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Just one week after the Colt team won their sectional title in the Pony National Association tournament, the Park Forest Storm took the field in the First Annual Park Forest Thunder and[Read More…]
Exploring the History of Farming in the Park Forest Area
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– With much of the South Chicagoland area now developed – our term for land now occupied by homes and businesses, infrastructure above and below – it’s sometimes hard to believe that, now all that long ago, Park Forest and surrounding areas was dominated by farmland. The Park[Read More…]
The Media’s Health Care Filibuster
Commentary By Jamison Foser All year, the media have told us that passage of health care reform requires not just the 51 Senate votes that would constitute a majority, but the 60 votes required to invoke cloture and shut off debate. It’s such a common refrain, the media often employ[Read More…]
Reflections on the National Urban League’s Path to Power – Part IV
National Urban LeagueChairman, John D. Hofmeister and Rev. Jesse Jackson. (Photo: Shelia Hester-Whorton) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Friday, the Conference concluded with CNN & Essence’s “Reclaiming the Dream,” held at the Chicago Theater and hosted by Soledad O’Brien. The program focused on debates about the Black community in topics including, self-responsibility,[Read More…]
