Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Fire Department announced Thursday that Firefighter/Paramedic Neil Grove was recently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. “Lt. Grove is now assigned to the daytime shift position and will be working 10-hour days Monday-Friday,” the PFFD said on its Facebook page. “This position provides the[Read More…]
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AG Madigan Takes On U.S. Government’s Title X Rule Restricting Access to Women’s Reproductive Health Care
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Lisa Madigan Wednesday announced she filed a comment letter with other state attorneys general in opposition to the federal government’s proposal to restrict health care access by imposing what she deems “unconstitutional restrictions to the Title X program.” Madigan also joined with other state attorneys general[Read More…]
Creek Walk for Kids Coming Up at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to the Creek Walk for Kids, to be held at Thorn Creek Nature Center on Sunday, August 12. Between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., children will be able to walk the creek, make observations, and take measurements to learn about[Read More…]
Nature Camp for Seniors Returns to Thorn Creek Woods
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Nature Camp for Seniors, an annual event at Thorn Creek Woods, returns this year on August 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “We’ll put ourselves in the paws of Thorn Creek’s woodland creatures to discover clues to wild animals’ identities and explore adaptations animals have[Read More…]
Growing Up Gay and Black in Park Forest, Now Performs Naked Off-Broadway: Meet Adam Davenport
New York, New York-(ENEWSPF)- Adam Davenport’s journey began in Park Forest. Growing up gay and Black was a “lonely existence,” the multi-hyphenate actor-director-singer-writer told eNews Park Forest. After graduating from Marian Catholic High School in 2002 where he participated in theater productions all four years, Mr. Davenport landed at Yale. He[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Baseball Players Contend in Annual Classic at Sox Park
Chicago Heights, Ill. (July 25, 2018) – Marian Catholic baseball players took the opportunity to play in an annual classic game at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Double Duty Classic (DDC). The Chicago White Sox hold the event to celebrate the history and tradition of Negro League baseball in Chicago while also promoting the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 29, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —If you’re looking for an evening of fine wine and scintillating conversation on Friday, plan on attending the League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area’s “Wine and Cheese” social being held on August 3 at the Richton Park Community Center. What better way to enjoy a[Read More…]
Sandi Black, the Friendly Face Outside the Village Manager’s Office, Retires
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The friendly face outside the Village Manager’s office retired at the end of last month after three decades on the job. Sandi Black served her last day in Park Forest after coming to and leaving Village Hall nearly 15,000 times, according to reckoning by Tom Mick. Mr.[Read More…]
City of Chicago Announce Major Legal Victory against President Trump’s Justice Department & Its Unlawful Conditions on Public Safety Grant Funding
U.S. District Court Grants Summary Judgment & a Permanent Injunction in favor of Chicago, Denies Trump Justice Department’s Motion to Dismiss the Lawsuit CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the City of Chicago has won its challenges against all of President Donald Trump’s Justice[Read More…]
Prairie State College Offering Tuition-Free ESL, Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency Courses and Saturday Classes this Fall
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Adult Education Program at Prairie State College (PSC) is offering tuition-free English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education, and High School Equivalency courses in fall 2018. Classes begin Monday, August 27. Registration is required and will be held at PSC[Read More…]
