Village staff just announced on Facebook the name of the new dog park to be located in Winnebago Park: The Park Forest Bark District Staff is hoping for an opening in early June.
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Early Voting Off to Strong Start in Cook County
Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Monday, 1,540 suburban Cook County voters cast ballots for the April 7 election, exceeding expectations and setting the tone for a busy election season, Clerk David Orr said. “I’m shocked and pleasantly surprised by voter participation so far, especially since it is the first time Early[Read More…]
Taoiseach Brian Cowen Meets President Obama in Washington
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Today marks the first celebration of St. Patrick’s Day at the White House since President Barack Obama and the Taoiseach Brian Cowen, T.D. took office. This morning the Taoiseach Brian Cowen T.D. will attend a 40 minute bilateral meeting with the President in the Oval Office. The Taoiseach’s[Read More…]
DeVry University Announces Employment Gap Scholarship Program to Aid Displaced Workers
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DeVry University is establishing a new, unique scholarship program that offers to assist recently displaced workers pursue their dream of a college degree and gain new skill sets that are critical for career success. The Employment Gap Scholarship program will award up to $9,000 in scholarships to[Read More…]
Ordered a Pizza Lately?
Do you really want this happening the next time you order pizza? WARNING: If you’re at the office, this clip starts playing automatically. Noting obscene or even close, just sound. Sound controls are tiny, but on the left at the top.
To the Editor: Thanks for Interviewing Our Son
Thanks so much for the interview with our son Lcpl.Chris Ganz. It was very exciting to read and pass on. Chris’s 85 yr old, WWII vet, grandfather in Florida was so excited when I forwarded it to him. We are so proud to have raised a man like Chris and[Read More…]
Mayor Ostenburg at Washington Gathering of City Leaders
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Mayor John A. Ostenburg is among approximately 2,500 elected municipal officials from across the country attending the 2009 Congressional City Conference of the National League of Cities (NLC). The annual gathering in the nation’s capitol provides public officials at the local level with the dual opportunity[Read More…]
The Ongoing Occupation of Iraqi Artists
Oldest tea house in Baghdad, where generations of artists, writers, and intellectuals meet to share stories and ideas. (Photo: Dahr Jamail) By Dahr Jamail T r u t h o u t For centuries, artists, writers, and intellectuals have been meeting in Baghdad’s teahouses over tulip-shaped glasses of sweet lemon[Read More…]
On America’s Constitutional Crisis
Commentary By Rosemary Piser Associate Editor No one can deny the impact the events of September 11, 2001 had on the United States. While several terrorist attacks had occurred on U.S. soil prior to September 11th, the number of innocent people who lost their lives and the magnitude of the[Read More…]
eNews Park Forest Statement on Coverage of April 2009 Elections
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As our loyal readers know, one of the primary goals of eNews Park Forest is to provide the best source for community news. On Tuesday, April 7th Park Foresters will have the opportunity to elect those that will represent us on the Village, School and Library Boards.[Read More…]
