Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– What do 350 million year old sea monsters, earrings made from tree sap, and purple crystal’s the size of a fist have in common? They will all be on display at Prairie State College’s (PSC) annual Fossil, Gem, and Mineral Show. The show will be held on[Read More…]
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Village Preparing to Honor Military
Lt. Cpl. Brian Wiley with Mayor John Ostenburg and Judith Lancaster is recognized in September 2007. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Village of Park Forest is currently seeking the names and addresses of local military personnel currently serving overseas, to receive packaged donations from Park Forest residents. If you[Read More…]
Finance Committee Meeting for SD 163
School District 163. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The School District 163 Board of Education will meet as a Finance Committee, Monday, October 6, 2008 at the District Office, 242 SouthOrchard Drive, Park Forest, IL60466. The meeting will be held in the Board Room and will be called to[Read More…]
Bankhead of State’s Attorney’s Office to Speak on Creating Safe Schools
Kathleen Bankhead, Chief of the Juvenile Justice Bureau for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Learning what is fair and effective in coping with children is not always easy or clear-cut. Kathleen Bankhead, Chief of the Juvenile Justice Bureau for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s[Read More…]
PSC Advisors Learn Appreciative Design from Pioneer
Dr. Jennifer Bloom at Prairie State College. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Dr. Jennifer Bloom, a pioneer in the appreciative advising movement, recently gave a presentation to the Prairie State College counselors and academic advisors. Prairie State College practices appreciative advising, which is the intentional, collaborative practice of asking positive,[Read More…]
Fender-Bender Leads to Felony DUI Charge
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A fender-bender on an early Park Forest September morn left one resident facing an aggravated felony DUI charge and more. Police were dispatched to the intersection of Sauk Trail and Central Park on September 27, shortly after 1:30 a.m. On arrival, Officer Shulman observed two vehicles in[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Report – October 6, 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…]
PFRPC Supports Olympian Member Christine Magnuson
Christine Magnuson presented a signed picture to the Park Forest Running and Pancake Club. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Members of the Park Forest Running and Pancake Club had the unique opportunity to support an Olympian. Club member Christine Magnuson earned two silver medals at the Summer Olympics in Beijing,[Read More…]
SNL VP Debate Open: Palin / Biden
Enjoy the Vice Presidential Debate, from Saturday Night Live.
O.J. Simpson Found Guilty – All 12 Counts
Commentary He stood stoic and silent as the verdicts were read. O.J. Simpson was just found guilt on all 12 counts relating to charges of armed robbery and kidnapping. As I continue to watch MSNBC, O.J. is now being handcuffed and led from the courtroom. Wow. That is an incredible[Read More…]
