Former Principal of Marian Catholic, Sr. M. Antonette Feldhake. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Sister M. Antonette Feldhake, O.P., 81, of Springfield, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at the Dominican Sisters Motherhouse in Springfield. Sister Mary Antonette Feldhake, O. P., assumed principalship of Marian Catholic High School in September 1966, a[Read More…]
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Lincoln Laureate from GSU Honored
Sheryl Yarbough. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Each year an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is named a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. This year’s Lincoln Laureate from Governors State University is Sheryl Yarbough of Chicago Heights.[Read More…]
Titans Reign in Park Forest
Spectators fill Quality Classic Gym Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Photo Gallery Available Here Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The action began following the cry from the head judge, "The bar’s loaded!" Powerlifters gathered Saturday to lift hundreds of pounds in an attempt to qualify for State and National Championships with the American Powerlifting[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Report – November 10, 2008
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[Read More…]
Three Arrested Following Alleged Halloween Kidnapping Prank
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Three men who allegedly staged an elaborate kidnapping prank in the streets of Park Forest found themselves under lockup on Halloween. Before the incident was over, several units from the Park Forest Police Department were called in, as well as the Illinois State Police. Children who witnessed[Read More…]
Meet the Press – November 9, 2008
Enjoy Meet the Press, Sunday, November 9, 2008. Nov. 9: A look ahead at the Obama presidency with Valerie Jarrett, the newly appointed co-chair of the president-elect’s transition team. Plus, former RNC Chair Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL) & House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) and a political roundtable with[Read More…]
World War II Wives Speak Sunday Nov. 9
Just a reminder that the Park Forest Historical Society’s program, "Up Front and At Home," will be Sunday November 9 at 2:30 p.m at the Park Forest Public Library. Six wives of World War II veterans will be speaking on life on the Home Front. See the Park Forest Historical[Read More…]
Free E-book Helps Parents Talk to Kids About Gangs
(PRWEB) November 7, 2008 — Working as a prosecutor for over seven years, the last two supervising a juvenile delinquency unit in one of the largest cities in New York State, few things surprise Carl A. Bartol, MPA, Esq. anymore when it comes to youth gang violence. Knowing that preventing[Read More…]
Marian to Perform Fall Play ‘Ruthless’ This Weekend
Jaime Patriarca of Park Forest and Chris Skurka of Hammond. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Marian Catholic High School will perform its fall play this weekend in the Croarkin Theatre, including 7:30 p.m. performances on Friday and Saturday, with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
PSC Trustee Candidacy Petitions Available
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Candidacy petitions for two, six-year, non-compensated terms on the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees are now available. The petition packages can be picked up from the President’s Office, Room 2270, located on PSC’s main campus, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. The election will be[Read More…]
