Group exhibit to feature artwork created by and about Native American Veterans Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2018 Contact: Tom Jones The National Veterans Art Museum is proud to announce ‘Original Warrior,’ an exhibit created to explore the complex Native American relationship between warrior and community, warrior and war, and warrior and[Read More…]
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Store Closing Sales Continue at Steger Kmart
Steger, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sales continue at the Steger Kmart. The store is scheduled to close for good on November 25, 2018. The pharmacy closes tomorrow. The parking lot was full perhaps as it would have been in the mid-90s or earlier. One shopper eNews Park Forest encountered thought the store was[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of September 23, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — For those of you who may be thinking about a career as an entertainer, producer or screenwriter, DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts is hosting its annual Courier 12 Screenwriting Conference on Saturday, September 29. The event, which is held at DePaul’s Loop Campus, 247 South[Read More…]
Award Winners at the 63rd Annual Park Forest Art Fair
By Beverly Szaton, Community Contributor Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- We are happy to present the award winners from the 63rd Annual Park Forest Art Fair held last weekend (Sept 15-16, 2018). The downtown was awash in Cadmium red and Cobalt Blues, polished wood carved into beautiful shapes, Jewelry sparking in the[Read More…]
#TIMSTRONG: Park Forest Police Rock the Lip Sync Challenge for Officer Tim Jones
The story you are about to read is true. No names needed to be changed. Everyone here is innocent. They did it all for Tim. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department decided to take on the Lip Sync Challenge for Officer Tim Jones. We judge the video an instant[Read More…]
Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck to Throw Opening Pitch at Saturday’s Crosstown Cup
Sr. Mary Jo and the Chicago White Sox, together again. Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Chicago White Sox and Marian Catholic High School announced today that the “Pitching Nun,” Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck OP, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Saturday’s Crosstown Cup against the Chicago Cubs. The game[Read More…]
Speaker Madigan Supports McDonald’s Worker Strike Over Sexual Harassment
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Saying he supports “McDonald’s workers in Chicago and across the country who are taking a stand to say it’s time they are heard and that sexual harassment in the workplace must end,” House Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement in support of the McDonald’s employees’ strike[Read More…]
Hydrant Flushing Begins Soon in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2018 Hydrant flushing will be conducted Oct. 1 through Oct. 19. Flushing takes place on weekdays at 8:30 a.m. No flushing is done on weekends. Hydrants are flushed to ensure that water does not stagnate in the system. During flushing, your water may become discolored from[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins Yello to Announce Office Expansion
Talent Acquisition Technology Firm Doubles Office Space and Will Add 100 New Employees by End of 2019 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Emanuel joined talent acquisition technology firm Yello today to announce the doubling of their office space and addition of 100 new employees by the end of[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Reaches Settlement with WeWork to End Use of Overly Broad Non-compete Agreements
Settlement Secures Full Release of Over 1,400 Employees Nationwide from Non-Competes & Eases Restrictions in Existing Non-Competes for Another 1,800 Employees Nationwide Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today that a settlement has been made with WeWork Companies Inc. (WeWork) to end the company’s use[Read More…]
