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Internship Leads to Award for GSU Senior

Kishauna Hampton. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Kishauna Hampton understands the importance of doing a job well. She applied this skill successfully during her internship at the Cook County Juvenile Probation Department. As a graduate of both Thornton High School in Harvey and South Suburban Community College in South Holland,[Read More…]

The Four Aces to Perform at Freedom Hall

The Four Aces perform at the intimate 330-seat Nathan Manilow Theatre in Park Forest’s Freedom Hall Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Four Aces, one of the finest singing groups of all time, bring their hits, soft shoe routines and subtle brand of humor to the intimate Nathan Manilow Theatre on Saturday,[Read More…]

‘Jumping Gambalaya’ Storytellers Come to GSU

Professional storytellers Kucha and Baba Tony Brown will appear at Governors State University in “Jumping Gambalaya.” (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Storytelling is not just for children. Adults get the opportunity to enjoy the lively art of storytelling at Governors State University. “Jumping Gambalaya,” a program of stories performed by[Read More…]

Marian Students Raise Money for Cancer Research

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Crete, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School students recently participated in a St. Baldrick’s fund-raiser for cancer research in Crete. The photo includes (from left top row) Dave Fleming, Eric Federico, Kurt Jones, Austin Bosco, Trevor Cummins, Jason Keane, (bottom row from left) Jack Coleman, Nate Coburn, Zachary Henry, [Read More…]

Prairie State College Seeks Employers for April Job Fair

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Employers looking for candidates to fill open positions are encouraged to register for the Prairie State College annual job fair. The job fair is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the atrium of Prairie State College, located at 202 S. Halsted St.,[Read More…]

PSC Announces Winners of High School Art Exhibition

Mike Giannoni’s “Split Personalities” was part of the high school artists exhibit at PSC. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Prairie State College (PSC) annual high school student art exhibition honors the talents of aspiring south suburban artists. This year’s exhibit, Synergy, features 46 artists from Beecher High School, Bloom[Read More…]

Forensics Team Member from PSC Makes History

Terrance Clanton of Park Forest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) student Terrance Clanton is part of an elite group. Clanton, of Park Forest, recently placed fifth in Oratory in the university division finals during the Illinois Intercollegiate Forensics Association State Tournament. “Terrance is the first competitor[Read More…]

BB Gun Car Vandal Suspects Arrested

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police arrested two men suspected of shooting BB gun pellets that resulted in damage to several automobiles in the south area of Park Forest earlier in the month. On March 21, at 12:45 a.m., Officer Morache responded to a residence in the 100 block of Nanti Street[Read More…]

Park Forest Police Report for March 30, 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…]

FBI: Undercover Operation Results in Fraud Charges against Professionals in the Mortgage Loan Industry

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Federal law enforcement officials announced today that 24 defendants, most of whom are professionals in the mortgage loan industry – including mortgage brokers, loan officers, loan processors, attorneys, accountants, an appraiser, and a banker – were named in 10 indictments charging them with federal offenses relating to mortgage[Read More…]

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