The cast of the Merry Wives of Windsor takes a bow, concluding this year’s free Shakespeare in the Park from ITC. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– July 6, 2009. If the weather forecast is correct, our break from the summer heat will be over this week, so consider taking advantage[Read More…]
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Park Forest Prepares for Major Orchard Drive Renovation
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest is laying the groundwork for a major renovation of Orchard Drive north of Sauk Trail. The project will include complete replacement of the road from Lakewood Boulevard north to the Lincoln Highway, and resurfacing from Lakewood south to Sauk Trail. Village Manager Tom Mick said[Read More…]
One More Thing – Resale Shopping with a Brand New Look
Sharon Korthauer, manager of One More Thing. (Photo: Shelia Hester-Whorton) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Looking for furniture, jewelry, or a book to read at a good price? Check out One More Thing, a resale shop located in downtown Park Forest. One More Thing is owned by the South Suburban Family Shelter,[Read More…]
Park Forest Neighborhood Meeting Thursday at Hope Lutheran
The Village Board meets with residents at Talala School in February. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest Board’s next Neighborhood Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9 at Hope Lutheran Church, 424 Indianwood Boulevard. Invited residents will be those living south of[Read More…]
Park Forest Cancels 4th of July Parade
(Photo: Wendy Heise) Fireworks Rescheduled for Dusk Sunday Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest has canceled its 4th of July Parade, according to Community Policing Officer La Tara Chaney. A chilled rain has been falling for most of the day in Park Forest, light at times, but never[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Statement on Death of San Diego Area Sailor
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, released a statement today in the death of Seaman August Provost, 29, at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA. According to local media reports, the Navy and Marine Corps confirmed that a[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Statement on DOJ Decision Not to Appeal Schroer v. Billington
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, issued the following statement today in reaction to the decision by the U.S. Department of Justice not to appeal an earlier court decision in Schroer v. Billington, in which a federal district court[Read More…]
PSC Receives National Recognition for Service Learning Project
From left to right, President Dr. Eric Radtke, Board Member Peg Donohue, Adjunct Professor of Political Science Tiffany Bohm, and Board Chair Mark Fazzini. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– President Barack Obama wasn’t the only winner as a result of the November 2008 election. Prairie State College (PSC) received national[Read More…]
Free Breakfast, Free Lunch for Children Under 18 at Rich East High School
Orland Park , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich Township School District 227 is hosting the Rich Township Free Breakfast and Free Lunch program to any child under the age of 18 in the cafeteria at Rich East High School. Breakfast hours are 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Lunch hours 11:00 a.m. to 11:30[Read More…]
Secretary Duncan Challenges National Education Association to Accelerate School Reforms
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2009. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today praised the National Education Association for its effort to improve the quality of the education workforce and challenged the union to reevaluate some of its policies on compensating teachers and offering them job protections. Speaking at the NEA’s annual convention[Read More…]
