Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 6, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser On Sunday, November 12, the Park Forest People of Faith will host an afternoon of testimonies and conversation to learn about the immigrant experience of DREAMers and others, as well as how we can help build community solidarity, respect and love. The[Read More…]
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Thousands March in Chicago and the Nation Demanding Trump/Pence Regime Must Go
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 6, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser In Chicago and in cities across the country, thousands of people demonstrated on Saturday, November 4 calling for an end to the Trump/Pence regime. Even the cold, rain and Chicago winds could not stop the participants. Demonstrators across the country were not deterred by[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of November 5, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11. Come and recognize the women and men who have served the country. Park Forest collaborates with neighboring villages for on one, large Veterans Day event on Saturday, November 11 at 11 a.m. The event will take place in the Richton[Read More…]
Tall Grass Art Association’s Gallery to Celebrate Holiday Season with Two Exhibits
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2017. Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walk, in DownTown Park Forest will celebrate the 2017 holiday season with two simultaneous exhibits. The two exhibits, ‘Great Gifts Galore’ and ‘Peace on Earth’ will offer artists’ fine art, craft items and art work interpreting the spirit of[Read More…]
Newly-minted Police Chief Offers Noble Intro
Updated November 5 at 4:40 p.m. with more biographical information about Chief Mannino Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Newly-minted Park Forest Police Chief Christopher Mannino sent warm greetings and an introduction to the citizens and business owners of the Village shortly after he was sworn in on October 23. Chief Mannino sent[Read More…]
Police All Aglow With New LED Sign
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police have a new sign outside the station, and they’re beaming with pride over it. The department lit up their Facebook page with a bright message regarding the electrifying addition to their external decor. “The Park Forest Police Department has plunged head-first into the 21st[Read More…]
Toronzo Cannon In Concert At Freedom Hall
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the mood for blues? How about blues with a native Chicago twist? Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Toronzo Cannon brings that delicious mix to Freedom Hall Matinee Series on Friday, November 10, 2017. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Ticket sales are now. Since the 2016 release of his[Read More…]
Hoopin’ for a Hero at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 3, 2017. The Prairie State College (PSC) Athletic Department and PSC Foundation recently hosted “Hoopin’ for a Hero,” a charity basketball game to benefit Officer Tim Jones of the Park Forest Police Department, who was seriously injured in the line of duty in March 2016. Officer Jones (third[Read More…]
The Pantry of Rich Township, Inc. to a Host Sale of Holiday Gifts by Area Designers, Crafters and Direct Sales Companies on November 11
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 3, 2017 By: Candi Kleindorfer Get a head start on your holiday shopping when the Pantry of Rich Township hosts a sale of items by area designers, crafters and your favorite direct sale companies. The event will take place on Saturday, November 11 from 10 a.m. to[Read More…]
Springfield Takes A Shot At Banning “Bump Stocks”
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Members of the Illinois General Assembly are taking another shot at banning bump stocks in response to the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas. The legislation, House Bill 4120, has bipartisan support, and was introduced October 17, 2017, by state Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R – IL 64). On[Read More…]
