Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest reports on its Web site that Austin Tyler began water main installation along Waverly Street last Wednesday. Mohawk Street, Suwanee Street, Minocqua Street (from Blackhawk to Marquette) will have water main installed in the near future, officials say. “Residents will experience a short[Read More…]
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61st Park Forest Art Fair Running Strong
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Comparing each and every Park Forest Art Fair to the art fair from last year or years before is like comparing water in the same river. It’s never the same. You can’t step in the same river twice. Thus spake Heraclitus (“δὶς ἐς τὸν αὐτὸν ποταμὸν οὐκ[Read More…]
The American Red Cross Promotes Preparedness During Hispanic Heritage Month
During Hispanic Heritage Month, the American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois will host a series of smoke alarm installations in predominantly Latino neighborhoods. Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- During Hispanic Heritage Month, the American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois will host a series of smoke alarm installations in predominantly Latino[Read More…]
Two Southland College Prep Grads Acquire Lifelong Skills In Uganda, South Africa This Summer
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Ashley Jackson and Nneka Onyeka, two Southland College Prep Charter High School class of 2014 alumni, shared enriching and invigorating experiences this summer—hundreds of miles apart on the African continent. Jackson, of Matteson, a junior at Grinnell College where she is pursuing a sociology degree on a[Read More…]
One Month Post Louisiana Flood – The American Red Cross Response Continues
Chicago & Northern Illinois Regional Red Cross CEO, Celena Roldán Deploys to Louisiana to Aid in Recovery Effort Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- One month after deadly floods ravaged communities in Louisiana, the American Red Cross continues to support thousands of people beginning to rebuild their lives. Last month’s record flooding caused by a[Read More…]
Freedom Hall Presents: The Stand-Up Comedy of Tom Dreesen & His Memories of Frank Sinatra
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Saturday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m., the Freedom Hall Series will open its 40th season with The Stand-Up Comedy of Tom Dreesen and His Memories of Frank Sinatra. In this unforgettable performance, comedian Tom Dreesen will take you from his childhood of shining shoes in bars in[Read More…]
Cook County Health to Increase Access to Care for Uninsured Residents
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS), with support from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Commissioners Bridget Gainer, Jesús “Chuy” Garcia and Robert Steele and the county wide Healthy Communities Cook County (HC3) Coalition, intends to launch a coordinated health program for uninsured individuals who live[Read More…]
Third Annual Mental Health Conference at Prairie State College Sept. 29
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)-Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting the Third Annual Mental Health Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday Sept. 29, in the Conference Center of the PSC main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Illinois Senator Michael E. Hastings of the 19th Legislative District[Read More…]
League of Women Voters of Park Forest to host Presidential Debate Viewing Party
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The League of Women Voters of Park Forest (LWVPF)A will host a Presidential Debate Viewing Party at 7:30 PM on Monday, September 26, at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street in Park Forest. The event is co-sponsored by the Village of Park Forest. Following the debate attendees[Read More…]
LION Again Joins 40 Journalism Orgs In Pushing Obama On Transparency
By Dylan Smith, LION Publishers Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- LION Publishers joined Monday with 40 national journalism groups in calling on President Obama – yet again – to stop practices in federal agencies that prevent important information from getting to the public. “Obama may be leaving the White House, but we aren’t[Read More…]
