Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Saturday, June 30th The Rain Garden Network helped install a Rain Garden at the Tennis and Health Club with various volunteers. After attending a presentation for the Village of Park Forest done by the Rain Garden Network last fall, the Environmental Conservation Commission became interested and began[Read More…]
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Board Bids Barbara Moore Farewell, Passes Budget
Members of the Rich East Gay Straight Alliance lead the Village Board in the Pledge of Allegiance at the board's Monday, June 25 meeting, prior to the board honoring Barbara Moore. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Park Forest Board of Trustees said goodbye to long time village employee Barbara[Read More…]
Celebrities Who Knew Elvis to Gather at ‘Night of a Thousand Stars’
Memphis, TN (PRWEB) June 30, 2007 — Never in 50 years have Elvis's co-stars gathered like this to celebrate The King. And never will it happen again. Fans of Elvis Presley will experience a one-of-a-kind event at "Night of a Thousand Stars" when more than two dozen celebrities gather this[Read More…]
League of Women Voters State Convention A Success
Barbara Moore addresses the League of Women voters State Convention after receiving the Carrie Chapman Catt award. (Photo: Carol Moore) Updated Monday, July 2, 2007, 10:40 p.m. with photographs. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area was honored to co-host the state convention of[Read More…]
Madigan Warns Of Lead Exposure From Wooden Railway Toys
Attorney General Alerts Consumers to Recall of Popular Children’s Product “Thomas And Friends” Wooden Railway Toys Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Attorney General Lisa Madigan today is alerting consumers to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) recall of 1.5 million “Thomas and Friends” wooden railway toys. The recall, issued on June 13, 2007,[Read More…]
Park Forest Baseball Announces Playoff Schedule
Spectators watch baseball giants battle it out Thursday evening. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Park Forest Baseball announced the remaining playoff schedule for this season. Fans of all ages are welcome to attend and cheer the teams on to victory. The schedule follows: Saturday, June 30: 11:00 — Three[Read More…]
Algonquin Street Fire Guts House
The rear of 110 Algonquin showing severe fire damage. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Police are still investigating a fire that broke out last Saturday evening, June 23, at 110 Algonquin. Firefighters from four surrounding communities including Matteson, Richton Park, South Chicago Heights and University Park assisted in the[Read More…]
Controversial “911 Ripple Effect” to be Released July 4th
Columbia, MO (PRWEB) June 29, 2007 — Dave vonKleist and William Lewis, the truth-seeking duo that released the notorious "911 In Plane Site" announce the release of their newest documentary. Titled "911 Ripple Effect," this new endeavor promises to be more controversial and revealing than its predecessor. The latest collaboration[Read More…]
Dietician Michael DiVito Joins Farmers’ Market
Patrons enjoy the Farmers' Market in Downtown Park Forest. The market is well-attended at its new location by the Park Forest Eagle Theater. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Having problems with diabetes, high blood pressure or weight control? Every Saturday in July you can “Shop/talk” with registered dietician Michel[Read More…]
Ford Motor Company Joins USCAP
Ford joins United States Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), a group of businesses and leading environmental organizations that have come together to call on the federal government to enact national legislation to achieve significant reductions of greenhouse gas emissions. Ford has long supported the six major principles of USCAP, including recognizing[Read More…]
