From Ted Widmer, writing for the New York Times: THE bright blue tie worn by President Obama to his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening was an accurate barometer of the weather. This was the most Democratic State of the Union in some time, not just in the[Read More…]

From Scientific American: Over the past decade a kind of brain surgery known as deep-brain stimulation (DBS) has helped some Parkinson’s disease sufferers develop better control of their physical movements. But the risks that come with the invasive procedure—not to mention the costs—keep physicians and patients cautious. The treatment is usually indicated[Read More…]

From Lynn Sweet at the Chicago Sun-Times: President Barack Obama will speak at the Hyde Park Academy on Friday, returning home to push his second-term economic agenda and curbs on gun violence just a few blocks from his Kenwood home–and not far from where 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton was gunned down[Read More…]

Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Watch More News Videos at ABC | Technology News | Celebrity News Ugh. From ABC News: Mike and Trina swear by their coffee. He enjoys a fine espresso grind, which is "on the cold side"; she prefers a "saturated blend" that is "warm[Read More…]

From Michael Sneed at the Sun-Times: First Lady Michelle Obama is planning on attending the Saturday funeral services for slain teenager Hadiya Pendleton, who has become a national symbol for the growing problem of gun and gang violence in the city of Chicago. Read more

As election or crazy season begins to heat up in Park Forest and beyond, enjoy Argument Clinic from Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Are we far off on this?

It’s about damn time. Who’s next? From the Chicago Sun-Times: One of the most powerful Catholic leaders in the United States, Cardinal Roger Mahony, the retired archbishop of Los Angeles, has been relieved of his duties for covering up for sexually abusive priests — a role the current archbishop called[Read More…]

Are you Dan Marino’s love child? Probably not. He has at least one, though. Report above, courtesy the Sun-Times.

The Park Forest Historical Society is selling pieces of history just in time for Holiday giving. Marshall Field’s Park Forest Store bricks are for sale at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 141 Forest Blvd, Saturday December 11 and 18, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  The museum features the[Read More…]

Saving our History for 25 Years The 25th Anniversary Luncheon will be on Sunday January 30th 1:30 p.m. at Dining on the Green.  Details soon.  Speakers on the history of the society will include, former Head Librarian, Neal J. Ney, who encouraged formation of the Society and the collection, former President[Read More…]