Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced today the arrest of a northwest suburban man for the theft of trade secrets from his former employer, the Valspar Corporation. DAVID YEN LEE, age 52, of 400 West Rand Road[Read More…]
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FBI: Father—Son Team Charged with Two West Suburban Bank Robberies
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was joined today by Mark W. Field, Chief of the Wheaton, Illinois Police Department (WPD) and David E. Dial, Chief of the Naperville, Illinois Police Department (NPD) in announcing the arrest of[Read More…]
“Dolls of th 1950s” Exhibit is Great for Families
While your family is in town for the holidays, the 1950s Park Forest House Museum is a great way for generations to share a fun look back into history. The “Dolls of the 1950s” exhibit is waiting to greet you. The museum always has some dolls, children’s books, games and[Read More…]
Park Forest Vehicle Stickers On Sale Now
Pet registration also under way, Yard waste pick-up begins April 7 Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Vehicle stickers for 2009-2010 are currently on sale at Village Hall and at both Currency Exchanges in Park Forest. Residents must properly display the new sticker on their vehicles by April 30th. Passenger vehicle stickers are[Read More…]
ITC Acting Classes Start Week Of April 8
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest has announced the schedule for the Spring 2009 session of Drama Classes. Under the direction of Etel Billig, a professional actress and director for nearly 50 years, the ITC Drama School’s program integrates all aspects of theatre, providing students at[Read More…]
PSC Foundation Establishes Scholarship in Memory of Nursing Professor
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Gena Richardson, who served as an associate professor of nursing at Prairie State College (PSC), inspired countless students and was a dedicated educator during her seven year tenure at the college. Richardson passed away in February 2009 after a battle with cancer. In her memory, the Prairie[Read More…]
Teachers Federation of Park Forest to Sponsor Candidates’ Forum
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Teachers Federation of Park Forest will sponsor a Candidates’ Forum at 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 30, in the District 163 Board Room, 242 S. Orchard Drive, Park Forest. The League of Women Voters will moderate the event. Refreshments will be served.
Lights Out Saturday Night for Earth Hour
The moon celebrated it’s own “lights out” during the February 20, 2008 Lunar Eclipse. Park Foresters can join Earth Hour celebrations Saturday at 8:30 p.m. (Photos: Rich Whitehead) Your Light Switch is Your Vote Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Climate change is perhaps the most significant issue facing our planet today. We[Read More…]
Resilience Training Can Reduce Effects of Trauma in Soldiers, Army Doctor Says
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2009 – The Army can mitigate the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder by training solders to be more mentally resilient before combat, an Army doctor said yesterday. “You come across an event and you interpret it based on whatever strengths, weaknesses or baggage you show up in the[Read More…]
Southern Command Baseball Team Embarks on ‘Friendship Tour’ to Latin America
MIAMI–(ENEWSPF)– March 24, 2009 – A baseball team representing U.S. Southern Command will begin a 25-day “friendship tour” to five Latin American nations March 27 to play in exhibition games and conduct free clinics for aspiring players. The team, comprising command players, is scheduled to visit communities in Panama, Nicaragua,[Read More…]
