Top: Photograph by Jonathan Breckerman from Connecticut; Bottom Photograph by Rachel Porter from Pennsylvania CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2015. ‘You Art What You Eat,’ a National Juried Art Exhibit opens at Union Street Gallery on February 25 and will run through March 28. Join us for the opening reception Friday February 27th, 6 p.m. to[Read More…]
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Prairie State College Speech Team Members Bring Home Individual Honors During ‘Frank-ly Speaking’ Tournament
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2015. The Prairie State College (PSC) team members brought home several individual awards during the recent “Frank-ly Speaking Speech Tournament” hosted by the College of DuPage. Kelly Crescenzo of Steger was named tournament champion for prose interpretation and received fifth place for persuasive speaking; Patrick Sheard of[Read More…]
‘Obsession’ Art Exhibit Opens at Prairie State College February 16
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting the art exhibition, “Obsession: works by Reginald Baylor, Mary Croteau, and Jordan Scott,” from Feb. 16 to March 18, 2015, in the Christopher Art Gallery, located on the PSC main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. According[Read More…]
Four Awarded Tenure at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSFP)–February 9, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) recently announced that four faculty members have met the college’s expectations for tenure, including commitment to student success, collaboration with their peers, and dedication to the college’s mission and core values. Receiving tenure, effective August 2015, are Dr. Carol I. Braun,[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society Looking for New Location for Museum
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2015. The Park Forest Historical Society is looking for a new location for the museum, may not be able to find a home suitable to be a house museum in the future, and is having difficulty finding a townhome to house it. The Museum will be[Read More…]
Park Forest House Museum Lets Visitors ‘Step Back Into a 1950s Valentines Day’
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2015. The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 141 Forest Blvd in Park Forest, Illinois is decorated February 4- March 4, 2015 with vintage valentines and decorations, in the exhibit, “Step Back Into a 1950s Valentines Day.” One room represents a classroom in the first school, Forest[Read More…]
Michael Smith Performs at Edgar’s Place Coffee House on February 14
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2015. Internationally celebrated songwriter and performer Michael Smith will appear at Edgar’s Place Coffee House on Saturday, February 14 at 8 p.m. Michael Smith stands out as one of the few undisputed musical geniuses. He plays concert halls, house concerts, clubs and festivals, and his prolific[Read More…]
eNews Park Forest Endorses No One in the April 7, 2015 Consolidated Election
(Graphic: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— eNews Park Forest has endorsed no one in the 2015 consolidated election. Repeat: eNews Park Forest has endorsed no one in the 2015 consolidated election. eNews Park Forest will endorse no one in the 2015 election. Any reports or claims to the contrary are false.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 9, 2015
Park Forest Village Hall after the 5th worst storm in Chicago history. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2015. If you have a case of the ‘winter blahs,’ the folks at Park Forest’s Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC) may be able to help. UUCC will host a Healthy Living Session[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Meets With Amtrak President And Board Chariman To Discuss Passenger Rail’s Continued Growth
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2015. With Congress preparing to consider a legislation to reauthorize Amtrak, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met yesterday with Amtrak President Joe Boardman and Chairman of the Board Anthony Coscia to discuss the continued growth of passenger rail service, and the importance of robust federal support[Read More…]
