Urban sensing project will measure air quality, traffic, climate and more Workers install an Array of Things node, which will provide open data on a range of environmental factors. Courtesy of: Computation Institute CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2016 By: Rob Mitchum This week in Chicago, the Array of Things team begins the[Read More…]
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Eight in Park Forest Included in Best of Chicago’s Southland Readers Poll
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2016. Eight of the annual Best in Chicago’s Southland East Region winners were Park Forest businesses! For the past 16 years, the Daily Southtown has polled readers on their favorite places to shop, eat, and take part in recreational activities. Readers are polled in 60 different[Read More…]
Cenada Smith, Southland College Prep Charter Alumnus, to Attend U.S. Air Force Academy
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cenada Smith, a member of Southland College Prep Charter High School’s class of 2016, has joined fellow alumnus Cadet Staff Sgt. Elijah Calloway, a second year student at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. Smith, of Richton Park, Illinois, recently completed a six-week Basic Cadet Training[Read More…]
The ‘Amorous Ambassador’ is Slapstick Silliness at South Suburban College
The cast of the “Amorous Ambassador” SOUTH HOLLAND –(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2016. The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will present Michael Parker’s randy romp, The Amorous Ambassador. Performances will take place in the Kindig Performing Arts Center on the main campus on September 16, 17 and 23[Read More…]
GKC Wheel of Crafts to Present Sherry Floyd-Radonovich Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Charity Event and Block Party on Saturday, September 10
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2016. GKC Wheel of Crafts will host a pancreatic cancer awareness charity event and block party to benefit Sherry Floyd-Radanovich. The event will take place on Saturday, September 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 127 Shabbona Drive in Park Forest. NOTE: Shabbona will be[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of August 28, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The 61st Annual Park Forest Art Fair, sponsored by the Tall Grass Arts Association will take place on September 17 and 18 in DownTown Park Forest. Boasting a rich history and wealth of gifted artists, the Park Forest Art Fair is one of the most popular[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest Recreation and Parks Department Responds to Inquiries on Black-Spotted Leaves
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2016. Large, unsightly, black spots on maple trees have become quite noticeable in Park Forest during the past several weeks. Park Forest’s Recreation and Parks Department has received many calls from residents inquiring about them. Village Arborist Todd Cann says this is a common condition called[Read More…]
61st Annual Park Forest Art Fair to be Held September 17 & 18
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2016. The 61st Annual Park Forest Art Fair takes place, September 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in DownTown Park Forest. Boasting a rich history and wealth of gifted artists, the Park Forest Art Fair, sponsored by the Tall Grass Arts Association, is[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Host Program for Seniors on Planning for the Future Thursday, September 15
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 27, 2016. The Village of Park Forest will host a program aimed to educate seniors on planning for the future will be held on Thursday, September 15, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Speakers from the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Statement on the Shooting Death of Nykea Aldridge
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2016. I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the tragic news that Nykea Aldridge, a young, devoted mother of four, was senselessly shot and killed on the South Side today while pushing her baby in a stroller. I just spent the morning with Nykea’s aunt, Pastor[Read More…]
