Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— eNews Park Forest is launching a business section that will introduce our local commercial and home-based businesses to the community. Park Forest currently has 135 commercial and 168 home-based businesses offering professional services from various industries. However, many small businesses have difficulties with promoting their business, creating[Read More…]
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Park Forest Police Report for April 13, 2009
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo:Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local[Read More…]
Max and Ruby Coming to Freedom Hall
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Max and Ruby, the popular bunny silbings, will be hopping at Freedom Hall’s Nathan Manilow Theatre on Friday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available for this musical performance based on the Rosemary Wells’ books and the popular television program on Nick Jr. and Noggin. Admission is[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society Wins Grants and Aid
In December 2008, the Society was awarded a Consultant Services Grant from the Illinois Association of Museums. This is a matching grant which allowed the Society to have a consultant give a funding sources workshop in mid-March. The Society is grateful to the Illinois Association of Museums for recognizing the[Read More…]
To the Editor: Election Day Response
Election Day Response I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to the residents of Rich Township who voted for me (all 2,620) on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 for Township Clerk. While I am disappointed in the loss, I am deeply saddened by the press release[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society Wins Grants and Aid
In December 2008, the Society was awarded a Consultant Services Grant from the Illinois Association of Museums. This is a small matching grant which will allow the Society to have a consultant give a funding sources workshop for the board. The board held the workshop in mid-March. The Society Board[Read More…]
‘Socialized’ Medicine: Next Front in the Right’s ‘-isms’ Arms Race
Commentary by Karl Frisch An “-isms” arms race is under way in America. Turn on cable news or talk radio and you’re likely to hear a conservative host, right-wing pundit, or Republican elected official accuse President Obama and the Democratic Congress of just about every “-ism” in the book. Socialism,[Read More…]
Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE) Announces Auditions for ‘Into the Woods’
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE) at Governors State University announced that it will hold auditions for its production of “Into the Woods.” Open auditions for adults will be held on June 1 and 2, from 5:30 to 10 p.m., in Engbretson Hall, at Governors State University.[Read More…]
PSC Offers 45 Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Paying for college can put a financial strain on students and their families. Although the cost of attending Prairie State College (PSC) is lower than those of a four-year university, PSC is making college more affordable by offering 45 scholarships totaling nearly $200,000 to graduating high school[Read More…]
Governors State Celebrates Earth Week Thursday
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A campus-wide celebration of the Earth Week will be held on Thursday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Governors State University. The celebration will include refreshments, displays, demonstrations, music, and activities focusing on environmental sustainability. Many “green” innovations, which have been initiated by GSU,[Read More…]
