Commentary by Eric Boehlert After abandoning the Republican Party in favor of a new Democratic home, Pennsylvania’s Arlen Specter experienced a handful of awkward moments that accompanied his aisle-crossing adventure. Specter’s three decades’ worth of Senate seniority were mostly stripped away by his new Democratic colleagues, and he seemed to[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School released the names of students on Third Quarter Honor Roll. Students receiving top honors are listed below: SENIORS: Ashleigh Bingham, Samantha Bona, Sharita Booth, Ladarius Borner, Leslie Brown, Richard Clark, Ramon Clopton, Mahogany Collins, Mercedes Collopy, LaTesa Cook, Marcus Crews, Stanton Cruse, Steven[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Professor Emeritus, Dr. David Matteson will lead a discussion of his latest book at Governors State University on May 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the Cafeteria Annex. Dr. Matteson was a professor of Psychology and counseling at GSU for 30 years. In his latest book,[Read More…]

Did he say, “Whazzup?” My favorite line was to his chief of staff: “This is a tough holiday for Rahm Emanuel.. Because he’s not used to saying the word, day, after mother…. That’s true…” Enjoy the video.

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police were forced to shoot an unleashed dog that charged at police a week ago Friday. The animal was wounded when an officer shot it in the shoulder and taken to Forest South Animal Hospital. On Friday, May 1, after being dispatched to the 300 block of[Read More…]

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar At a time when religious persecution is at the heart of the world’s most violent conflicts, religious freedom matters. That’s why the 2009 report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom should be required reading[Read More…]

Editorial Welcome to the new look of eNews Park Forest. In our ongoing commitment to bring news to Park Forest and beyond in the clearest possible manner, we have changed the look of eNews Park Forest. Our feature stories will be at the top of the web page, and all[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village Board was presented with the draft of the upcoming fiscal year’s budget on May 1. A public presentation was made at the Board meeting on May 4. The preparation of the Village’s Budget is the culmination of a year long process that began last August[Read More…]

Local Business of the Week Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Looking for a foot doctor? Dr. Nancy Lee is located in downtown Park Forest. Originally located in Olympia Fields, she relocated her part-time practice when her partner retired three and a half years ago.  As a podiatrist and surgeon, she is affiliated[Read More…]

I received a very nice email just a few minutes ago from Will Steppes, a Park Forester very much involved in promoting the Rich East High School Band.  He said in part: Thanks for all you do for the band.  The band director mentioned you and Enews at our recent[Read More…]