Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2018 The Third Annual Growing Green Recycle Fest takes place on Saturday, July 28, from 8 a.m. to noon, in downtown Park Forest at the corner of Main Street and Cunningham Drive. The annual event allows Park Forest residents to dispose of a multitude of items[Read More…]
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Countdown Begins for Launch of NASA Mission Named after UChicago Prof. Eugene Parker (Video)
Pioneering astrophysicist plans to become first person to watch his namesake spacecraft launch CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2018 By: Louise Lerner On Aug. 6, the launch window opens for NASA’s Parker Solar Probe to begin its journey to the corona of the sun, a mission that will bring a spacecraft closer to the[Read More…]
Convicted Felon Turned Over to ICE: Park Forest Police Reports Through July 16, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These Park Forest Police blotter reports cover arrest incidents through July 16, 2018. A man twice-deported to Mexico as a convicted felon was arrested by Park Forest Police and turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Charges in other arrests included DUI, retail theft, domestic battery,[Read More…]
Burglarized Vehicles Top Reports In Park Forest Through July 16, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Burglarized vehicles, many of them left unlocked, once again dominate reports from June 27 through July 16. In one instance, it appears a vehicle may have been left unlocked as well as police did not find evidence of forced entry. We’re not blaming the victims. But we[Read More…]
The 2018 Annual Tall Grass Gallery Artists Exhibit ‘Taking an Art Trip’ Opens on August 3
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 23, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The 2018 Annual Tall Grass Gallery Artists Exhibit ‘Taking an Art Trip’ will open on Friday, August 3 and runs through Sunday, September 16. An Artists’ reception will be held on Saturday, August 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Both the[Read More…]
Church Office Ransacked: Park Forest Burglaries Through June 25, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Among other burglaries reported during the week of June 19 through June 25, a church office was broken into and ransacked, according to Park Forest police. The burglar(s) hit St. Mary’s Church sometime before the offense was discovered the morning of June 24, 2018. Four vehicles were[Read More…]
7 Killed, 39 Wounded: Congresswoman Kelly Notes #GunViolence In Chicago
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly noted in a social media post this past weekend’s #GunViolence in Chicago that left seven dead, 39 wounded: Since late Friday afternoon, seven people were killed and 39 wounded in weekend #gunviolence across Chicago, doubling the number of people shot over the previous weekend. I am[Read More…]
One Book, One Marian: School-Wide Summer Reading At Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School started a brand-new reading initiative this summer called One Book, One Marian, an opportunity to engage and enlighten Marian Catholic students and staff, cultivating a sense of community through reading. The initiative also aims to unite the Marian Catholic community together in reflection and[Read More…]
Lynette D. Stokes, Ed.D., Named Incoming South Suburban College President
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media The South Suburban College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Lynette D. Stokes, Ed.D., the incoming President of South Suburban College. Dr. Stokes will be the first woman President in SSC’s history. Stokes, currently serving as Vice[Read More…]
One Million Degrees Launching Comprehensive Scholarship Program at South Suburban College This Fall
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 20, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media One Million Degrees (OMD) Chicago, a nonprofit organization that empowers low-income, highly motivated community college students to succeed in school, in work, and in life—is expanding to South Suburban College (SSC). The organization is currently recruiting Housing Authority of[Read More…]





