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In and Around Park Forest for the Week of November 6, 2016

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —This week, we’ll be honoring our veterans who have served in the U.S. military.  The Village of Park Forest will host its annual Veterans Day event at Freedom Hall on Friday, November 11.  You’ll find details about the Park Forest event as well as other Veterans’ Day[Read More…]

Park Forest Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2016. The Park Forest Board of Trustees was joined by former elected officials on Oct. 24 to recognize Park Forest 70th year anniversary. Board members took a brief recess after adopting a 70th year anniversary proclamation to mingle with a handful of former elected officials who[Read More…]

Election Day 2016 weather forecast

Election Day 2016: Dry Weather To Favor High Voter Turnout Across Much Of Us

By Alex Sosnowski, Senior Meteorologist for AccuWeather.com Election Day 2016: Rain To Dampen Central States AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports while downpours may deter some voters in part of the central United States, tranquil weather over much of the nation may help boost voter turnout among some demographics on Election Day 2016. No significant[Read More…]

Pre-election Day Early Voting Keeps Record Pace With 4 Days To Go

Historic number of suburban Cook County voters cast Early, Mail ballots Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With four days of Early Voting remaining in the 2016 Presidential Election, a record number of suburban Cook County voters have taken part in both in-person Early Voting and Mail Voting, Cook County Clerk David Orr announced Friday.[Read More…]

‘Organic’ Art Exhibit Opens at Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery on November 7

CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2016.  ‘Organic,’ an art exhibit featuring works by Karen Ami, Renee Robbins, Allison Svoboda and Ana Zanic, will open on Monday, November 7 at Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery.  They exhibit will run through December 8. A reception will be held on Thursday, November 10 from[Read More…]

Oh, Deer: Potential Encounters to Rise in Coming Weeks in Illinois

IDOT, IDNR urge caution on roads during fall breeding season SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2016.  Fall is here and the time of year when motorists need to be especially vigilant watching for deer on roads throughout the state, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Department of Natural[Read More…]

Theatre School at DePaul University: Modern Take on ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Examines Politics, Race and Gender

The Theatre School at DePaul University presents Shakespeare’s classic The Theatre School at DePaul University will set William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” in the modern sociopolitical landscape. (Image by Grip Design) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2016.  Four hundred years ago, William Shakespeare wrote plays that explored sexual identity, familial obligation and[Read More…]

Holy Cow! Let’s Celebrate the 2016 World Series Chicago Cubs: Mayor Emanuel Announces Details for Parade and Rally to Celebrate Team’s Storied Season

Fans Encouraged to Use Public Transportation and to Celebrate Responsibly CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the City of Chicago will celebrate the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs at a celebration rally in Grant Park on Friday, November 4, at noon, preceded by a downtown parade beginning at[Read More…]

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