Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group has issued a call for auditions for its upcoming production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Calling the musical “Broadway’s greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written,” the thespians off of[Read More…]
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Library to Premier New History Lecture Series with “Emancipation to Inauguration: Chicago’s Black Experience”
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will begin its new History Lecture Series at 7:00 p.m. February 5. The History Lecture Series will tackle a diverse range of topics that include the Emancipation Proclamation, Voter Suppression, Winston Churchill, and the Chicago Mafia. The first lecture will[Read More…]
One Removed, One Withdrew, One Yet Undetermined in Park Forest Mayoral Challenges
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- One mayoral candidate was removed from the ballot, one had withdrawn from the election prior to the hearing, and a third chose to have her case continued to next Thursday. The Village of Park Forest Municipal Officers Electoral Board met on January 2, 2019, beginning at 9:30[Read More…]
Work of Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices Continues with Truth and Reconciliation Summit
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Lisa Daniels’ son Darren B. Easterling was murdered in Park Forest in July 2012. Ms. Daniels began an initiative to “to honor and heal every person affected by crime, even the perpetrators,” even her son’s killer. The Center, as it is known, the Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices, will host[Read More…]
GSU Family Development Center Receives $54,000 Donation from University Park Generating Facilities
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- University Park Generating (UPG) facilities recently donated $54,000 to the Family Development Center (FDC) at Governors State University to improve indoor and outdoor playgrounds and the bicycle track around the center. UPG leaders, already committed to the community, were seeking a greater presence, said Carol Morrison, FDC Executive Director. FDC’s[Read More…]
Now Come the Objectors to Park Forest Mayoral Candidates
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest has procured and reviewed the specific objections filed against three of the Park Forest mayoral candidates. The objectors, Jonathan H. Newman, and Christine Dupee, have filed objections to the nomination papers of Emma J. Cox, Sean P. Hightower, and Renee Hawthorne. The cases will[Read More…]
Electoral Board Hearing Wednesday to Consider Objections to 3 Park Forest Mayoral Nomination Papers
Successful Objections Would Reduce Number on Ballot from 6 to 3 Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A hearing of the Municipal Officers Electoral Board for the Village of Park Forest is scheduled for Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. in Village Hall regarding Objections to the Nomination Papers of Candidates for[Read More…]
Great Music of the 20th Century at the Park Forest Library: Free Course Premiers Plus More
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Public Library premiers a course series this week: Great Music of the 20th Century. Beginning January 4 and concluding April 12, 2019, adults will have the opportunity to explore the musical “isms” of the 20th century, to immerse themselves in virtually every aspect of[Read More…]
School District 163 Attorney Sends Bizarre Letter to eNews Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The administration at Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 was evidently not happy with a report published by eNews Park Forest on November 21 (SD 163: Home of the Richest Superintendent in Illinois). The displeasure of the district was apparently so acute that, nearly a month later,[Read More…]
And So This Is Christmas
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In whatever way you might celebrate at this time of the year, we wish you Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas to our Christian brothers and sisters. A belated Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish brothers and sisters. For African Americans and those in the African diaspora who will observe[Read More…]
