Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Applications for the Officer Timothy Jones Scholarship are being accepted through Friday, January 5. The scholarship will be awarded to one Park Forest high school senior to use when attending college in the 2018-19 school year. You can find the scholarship criteria in the ‘Educational Lectures &[Read More…]
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Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse Proudly Presents Joe Jencks on January 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 31, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse will present Joe Jencks on Saturday, January 13 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. Joe Jencks is an international touring performer, songwriter, entertainer, and educator.[Read More…]
Subscribe To eNews Park Forest As We Enter The New Year
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Please subscribe to eNews Park Forest as we enter the New Year. 2018 looks to be a year of growth at your favorite local news site, and we’d like you to come along for the ride. We can’t do it without you. Join us! Subscribe and claim[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery’s ‘Recollection’ Exhibit Opens on January 11
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Union Street Gallery (USG) begins 2018 with an exhibition entitled ‘Recollection.’ The exhibit will open on Thursday, January 11 and run through Saturday, February 10. There will be a reception on Saturday, January 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gallery. [Read More…]
Interview With The Police Chief: On Mental Health Interventions, Youth, Restorative Justice, the PFPD, and Family
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police Chief Christopher Mannino sat down with eNews Park Forest and reflected on the challenges the department faces including restorative justice, youth, and the need of officers often serving as primary responders in situations involving mental health crises. Additionally, he shared strategies the department is[Read More…]
17th Annual Chicago Polar Bear Club Polar Plunge to Take Place on January 20
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 26, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The 17th Annual Chicago Polar Bear Club Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2018 beginning at 12 noon at Oak Street Beach in Chicago. Hundreds of men and women will run into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan, many in costumes.[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces 10 Additional Cities Sign the Chicago Climate Charter
67 Mayors, including Park Forest, now committed to achieving emissions reductions and moving forward with climate action CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 26, 2017. Mayor Emanuel announced today that ten additional cities have signed the Chicago Climate Charter, a first-of-its-kind international charter on climate change. The Chicago Climate Charter now represents 67 cities and[Read More…]
Start the New Year Off Right by Registering for Spring 2018 Semester at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—December 26, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The New Year is right around the corner and Prairie State College’s (PSC) 2018 Spring term offers opportunities to start or continue earning a degree of certificate. In addition to credit courses, PSC offers a variety of non-credit courses including career training programs,[Read More…]
In & Around Park Forest for the Week of December 24, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—My Grandmother Mary used to say that you know when you’re getting older because summers seem shorter and Christmas comes sooner every year. Boy, she was so right that I’m now thinking of keeping up my Holiday decorations all year as it seems like I just get them[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s Connected Government Act Passes Congress
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 22, 2017 By: James Lewis Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s Connected Government Act (H.R. 2331). The bill now heads to the President’s desk for his signature. “Quite simply, this bill will put nearly all government services in your pocket,” said Congresswoman Kelly. The legislation mandates[Read More…]
