Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 13, 2016. Make a plan for our region. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and its partners are developing a new comprehensive regional plan—called ON TO 2050—and CMAP needs your perspective on the how our region should look in 2050. Join the Village of Park Forest[Read More…]
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Actors to Perform ‘The People Speak’ at People’s Summit in Chicago, Along with Music Concert on June 20
As All-Star Lineup of Progressive Activists Gather CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016. An all-star lineup of renown artists will join in a special performance of dramatic readings of U.S. history Saturday night June 20 in Chicago, a key highlight of the People’s Summit gathering of progressive and community leaders and activists to[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of June 12, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2016. Looking for some activities for your children now that school is out? Summer Reading kicks off at the Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, on Monday, June 13th at 7 p.m. with a magical performance by Mr. Kipley. You’ll find additional information about this and[Read More…]
Are You Ready To Rummage? St. Irenaeus Has It All This Weekend
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Are you ready to rummage, Park Forest? St. Irenaeus has it all, including a kitchen sink, by my estimation. The St. Irenaeus Rummage Sale is slated for this Saturday and Sunday, June 11th and 12th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. For an added sweet[Read More…]
Park Forest Installing Fence Along Rt. 30, Sharrows Throughout Village
Updated Friday, June 10, 10:26 p.m. to include an approximate map of the new fence and funding information on the new sidewalks on the south side of Rt. 30. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Your tax dollars, but mostly grant dollars, are at work this summer, Park Forest. At long last, the[Read More…]
California Man Sentenced to 32 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Violate U.S. Sanctions Against Syria
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016. Amin al-Baroudi, 50, a Syrian-born naturalized U.S. citizen, formerly of Irvine, California, was sentenced today to 32 months in prison for conspiring to export U.S.-origin goods from the United States to Syria in violation of sanctions imposed on Syria by the U.S. government. The sentence was announced[Read More…]
Roosevelt University to Host Annual Golf Outing on August 1
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016. Golfers of all skill levels are invited to show what they can do on the links at Roosevelt University’s 23rd Annual Scholarship Golf Outing being held Aug. 1 at the Schaumburg Golf Club & Academy, 401 N. Roselle Road in Schaumburg. “Our yearly golf outing is a[Read More…]
Creativity in Music Defines Roosevelt University Jazz Studies Professor and Students
Pictured above from left to right are: Larry Gray, David Cain and Roosevelt’s Paul Wertico. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016. A new and innovative CD featuring 40 short improvisations by the Chicago-area trio Wertico Cain & Gray reflects the kind of philosophy that Roosevelt University professor Paul Wertico embraces in his teaching[Read More…]
Free One-day Gardening Course on Container Gardening Secrets on Saturday, June 25
PARK FOREST–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016. The Saturday Morning Gardening Series presented by the Park Forest Environment Commission continues on Saturday, June 25, with a presentation on container gardening secrets. Whether you live in an apartment, condo, town home, or a single-family home, you probably have the space for the color and[Read More…]
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Statement on Puerto Rico Assistance Bill
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016. Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after voting against the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act: “I am deeply concerned about the serious financial situation facing Puerto Rico, and I am committed to finding solutions to help its people and[Read More…]
