Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As of this writing just after 11 PM Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service in Chicago says there’s a “20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 PM.” The day is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 85. The wind is expected to[Read More…]
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Unlocked Cars Invite Burglars in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This burglary dispatch shows that multiple cars were entered and things were taken because, in many cases, the automobiles were left unlocked. Burglars love unlocked cars. It’s so easy to do: to lock the door. It’s also easy to forget to lock the door. We encourage the[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 25, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- First, a personal note. I’m just home tonight from Chicago Rush University Hospital. Most painful procedure I’ve ever had as far as recovery goes. This was the first part of a hybrid cardiac ablation. Part two will happen in about six weeks. That will be a regular[Read More…]
District 227 Considering Closure of Rich East, Other Options to Address Deterioration, Student Body Numbers
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest’s Rich East High School could be closing. Tuesday evening, District 227 board members considered options for remedying the district’s deteriorating buildings and a student body district officials say no longer warrants three high schools. District 227 plans to hold community forums over the next month[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 20, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s felt like a week-and-a-half in Park Forest since Monday. I only learned of the leadership crisis in town late Sunday night. I’m very happy Village Manager Tom Mick will still be around, and I have hopes for the next stage of the Village Board’s journey. “Over[Read More…]
Call for Auditions: Fun Home at the Drama Group
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group in Chicago Heights has issued a call for auditions for the musical Fun Home, directed by Stacy Louise. A bit about the play: When her father dies unexpectedly, Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man[Read More…]
Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 14, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Had an inspirational meeting earlier this week with Rich East High School Principal Dr. Albert Brass and Mr. Quincy Owens, Director of Culture and Climate at the flagship of School District 227. Dr. Brass is a tall, very fit man who exudes warmth, enthusiasm, along with a[Read More…]
Governors State Hosts June 18-20 Conference to Showcase Transfer Student Success
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University (GSU) is bringing together university and community college faculty and administrators from Washington State to Florida, and many places in between to study GSU’s nationally recognized approach to seamless transfer from the community college to university graduation. At a time when higher education is under[Read More…]
Hamels Pitches 7 Scoreless Innings at Coors Field
Schwarber’s 4 RBI Lead Cubs in 10-1 Rout of Rockies By Steven S. Garcia Denver, CO- The Cubs (37-29) and Rockies (35-31) faced off for the series finalé at Coors Field Wednesday with the Cubs trying to avoid the three-game sweep. Pitcher Cole Hamels (5-2 3.24) was on the hill[Read More…]
Is Sister Mary Jo Sobieck Smarter Than A 5th Grader?
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This came today from Marian Catholic regarding Sister Mary Jo Sobieck appearing Tuesday on Nickelodeon’s Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Marian Catholic’s own Sister Mary Jo Sobieck proved that she could throw a strike from a major league mound last August, but a new challenge has[Read More…]
