Commentary In the midst of a world-wide global recession, some local entrepreneurs just opened a grocery store in Park Forest. Will we shop? There was genuine excitement Sunday morning as the first shoppers walked the aisles at Orchard Fresh Market. They helped themselves to a complimentary cup of coffee and[Read More…]

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar The latest death knell for freedom of speech comes not from North Korea or Iran, but from that bastion of democratic freedom known as the United Kingdom. Earlier this month, British authorities deported Dutch lawmaker Geert[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The White House is recruiting applicants for its summer Internship Program. Applications are due by March 22, 2009. The Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain job experience and an inside look at the life of White House staff while building leadership skills. According to President Obama,[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) is the site for the third annual Empowering Professionals Conference entitled, Recognizing and Supporting Professionals in their Work with Infants, Young Children, and Families. The conference will be held on Friday, March 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Business and[Read More…]

Owner Dave Smith congratulates Mary Wallyn on registering the first sale Sunday at Orchard Fresh Market. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Resident Mary Wallyn from Dogwood Street became the first person to make a purchase at Orchard Fresh Market on Sunday. Entering as the store opened for business, Wallyn said[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The true story of how Eleanor Roosevelt overcame the psychological burden of a critical mother, a domineering mother-in-law, and a philandering husband to become the most influential first lady in history is discussed at a Leadership Dialogue at Governors State University. “Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way: Timeless[Read More…]

PSC jazz students perform at Caribou Coffee. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Homewood, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On a typical evening, patrons of the Caribou Coffee in Homewood can be found studying with their peers, working on their laptop, or relaxing on an oversized chair with a latte. On the first Friday of every month, the[Read More…]

Alyssa Hernandez. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Alyssa Hernandez, 18-year old Senior at Rich East High School, has tossed her hat in the ring and is running for the District 227 School Board. It’s easy to assume that Alyssa got caught up in “Obamamania” and decided to run for public[Read More…]

By: James WorthingtonGuest Contributor Homewood, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Over 100 family members and friends gathered at the Calumet Country Club in Homewood recently to celebrate to celebrate the retirement of Alfreda Keller from Juvenile Court. A long-time resident of Park Forest, Keller currently serves as Chairwoman of the Commission on Human Relations.[Read More…]

Thanks to eNews and Park Forest I just want to thank you for the best newspaper around. I have cancelled every paper except the Sunday Trib.. I look forward to every issue of ENews and aometimes send articles on to my adult children who live out of state. I have[Read More…]