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…]
Athletics
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…]
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…]
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…]
Travels of Sr. Mary Jo Continue, Now to St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- From the Opening Pitch Seen ‘Round the World last August, Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck’s travels have continued. There was the Crosstown Cup in September. Now, once again representing Marian Catholic High School, the school is coming to St. Louis where Sister Mary Jo will be throwing out[Read More…]
Spartans (27-5) Thwarted by Simeon on Deciding Hoop in Final Seconds
Blue Island, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Simeon scored with less than two seconds remaining Wednesday, escaping with a 48-46 victory over Marian Catholic in the Eisenhower IHSA 4A Sectional semifinals. Joe Green paced three Spartans in double figures with 16 points and eight rebounds, while Ahron Ulis chipped in 15 points and seven[Read More…]
Spartans (27-4) Outduel Thornton for 4A Argo Regional Championship
Summit, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Despite trailing after each of the first three quarters, Marian Catholic outbattled Thornton, 57-54, Friday to win the Argo IHSA 4A Regional championship. It was a game that left Spartan fans breathless and likely came close to stopping a few hearts. Ahron Ulis was 6-for-6 from the line[Read More…]
Just for Girls Sports Camps in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There are “Just for Girls Sports Camps” in Park Forest, beginning February 2. These 6-week camps are designed to foster a love of sport and physical activity through the introduction of various programs throughout the course of a year. These low-cost programs include Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball, Softball,[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Names Concession Stands After Middleton Family
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Since the middle 1990s, Marian Catholic has been very fortunate to be blessed with the presence and influence of Drew, Valerie, and the entire Middleton family. Bringing her talents from St. Liborius in Steger, Ill. When her four young sons, Erick ’98, Roderick ’01, Cedrick ’03 and[Read More…]
Jason Hodges Signs with University of Arkansas Baseball at Guaranteed Rate Field
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Jason Hodges of Park Forest, cousin of former Chicago Bulls player Craig Hodges, signed a letter of intent to play baseball at the University of Arkansas last Wednesday at Guaranteed Rate Field. Hodges was also one of 10 players who received a World Series ring from the Chicago White[Read More…]
