Please Note: This event has been canceled per PFPL on April 30, 2019 Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will host its second history lecture at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, this one on voter suppression. Widespread voter suppression—particularly against historically marginalized groups—is a reoccurring[Read More…]
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Officer Draws Weapon During Traffic Stop: Police Reports Through March 4, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through March 4, 2019. Charges for those arrested include driving while license was suspended, felony possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, and failing to yield to an emergency vehicle. The circumstances surrounding the “failing to yield to an emergency vehicle” involved[Read More…]
Prairie Sampler Workdays at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Get down and dirty and help care for our Prairie Sampler. Located in front of the Nature Center, this small prairie that was nurtured by the late Jim Marzuki needs your help with weeding, pulling tall goldenrod, and trimming out woody plants. The first Prairie Sampler Workday[Read More…]
Trees For Kids at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- What kinds of trees are in Thorn Creek Woods? Where do different types grow in the woods? How do trees grow? Join us to find out Saturday, May 11 from 1-3 p.m., and make a tree banner to take home. This is a Partnership for Programming event[Read More…]
Marian Grad Sworn In as Police Officer
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Marian Catholic graduate is the newest member of the Park Forest Police Department. Officer Regis Bowers was sworn in at the April 15, 2019 meeting of the Village Board. A life-long resident of Hazel Crest, Illinois, Officer Bowers attended Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville where he[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Forensics, Theatre Director Honored by National Federation of State High School Assns
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cheryl Frazier, a nationally recognized forensics educator who is director of forensics and theatre at Southland College Prep Charter High School, has been named the Outstanding Speech, Debate and Theatre Educator for the National Federation of State High School Associations’ central section of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Seniors Offered $750,000 in Scholarships to the University of Houston
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Fourteen Southland College Prep Charter High School seniors have been admitted to the University of Houston and offered approximately $750,000 in merit-based scholarships. According to Alexandria Hines, a University of Houston access and outreach specialist in the school’s office of admissions, Southland has the highest number of[Read More…]
The Unofficial Mayor-elect Accepted Campaign Money from the Realtors. Why that Matters for Park Foresters.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the wake of the election, the unnoficial Mayor-elect Jonathan Vanderbilt seems to feel good about the election, “I feel great,” he told eNews Park Forest. “I felt that the people of Park Forest spoke and they want change and, so, I am happy to start building[Read More…]
Despite a 5-9 Start, Positivity Still Looms for the Cubs
Miami, FL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cubs (5-9), coming off a loss 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, ended with a questionable check-swing strikeout by Cubs’ left-fielder Kyle Schwarber to end the Northsiders rally and the game. Tonight, the Cubs are in Miami to open a three-game series on Jackie[Read More…]
Pot Builds for Queen of Hearts Raffle at Marian Catholic/Carlo Lorenzetti’s
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Queen of Hearts Raffle continues to roll over at Carlo’s Restaurant & Lounge – Lorenzetti’s in Chicago Heights. Last week’s lucky winner received $100. “The pot remains at $5,000!” the school announced. However, the pot is closing in on $10,000, so the 50/50 progressive raffle will[Read More…]
