Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich East High School held its 2019 commencement exercises on May 19 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Jose Lopez was class Valedictorian and Amiya Bowden was this year’s Salutatorian. Thanks to Dr. Albert Brass, Principal of Rich East High School, and Ms. Greta M. Allen, the Principal Secretary,[Read More…]
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Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for June 6, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Welcome to the first “Kopy’s Kolumn,” which I hope to publish daily. Look here for stories that only require a few sentences and not the usual 300 words or so. Plus, notification of events in and around town. Something extra. The picture for this column was taken[Read More…]
Felony Possession of Another’s Credit Card: Park Forest Police Reports
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through April 9, 2019. Charges for those arrested include domestic battery, DUI, and disorderly conduct. There one man charged with felony possession of another’s credit, debit, or identification card. Providing more details than readers will find in any other police beat reports, we invite readers[Read More…]
Cubs Visit St. Louis for the First Time Since Bryant Called the City ‘Boring’
By Steven S. Garcia St. Louis, MO-(ENEWSPF)- The Cubs (31-23) and Cardinals (27-28) are set to prepare for a three-game weekend set at Busch Stadium. Both ballclubs have hit a skid in recent weeks, but it always makes for a good series whenever the two rivals meet up. It will[Read More…]
Richton Square School Steps Off on “Walk the Path 4 Literacy and Mathematics” Despite Bad Weather
“On your mark, get set, and WALK.” Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With that, 80 kids, ages 3, 4, and 5, stepped off through a balloon archway in the “Walk the Path 4 Literacy and Mathematics” one morning earlier this month at Richton Square School, Richton Park. A second group did the[Read More…]
Park Forest to Host Growing Green Recycle Fest on Saturday, July 27
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest will host a Growing Green Recycle Fest on Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the intersection of Main Street and Cunningham Drive in Downtown Park Forest. The event is open to residents and non-residents alike. Items to be[Read More…]
Rich Township Presents Illinois Township Day
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich Township Supervisor Al Riley announced that Rich Township would celebrate Illinois Township Day on Saturday, June 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be free shredding available from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. The event will take place at the Rich Township Complex, 22013 Governor’s[Read More…]
Traffic Signals Run Over by Sleepy Drivers
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Not intending to make light of these situations, Park Forest police reported Thursday the downing of two separate traffic signals in separate instances. Both drivers cited “sleepiness” to officers, according to police. No injuries were reported. “We know, traffic signals sometimes seem bossy, always telling you when[Read More…]
Cubs Snap 3-Game Losing Streak with Hendricks’ 8 Strong Innings Pitching and Bryant’s Homer
By Steven S. Garcia Houston, TX-(ENEWSPF)- The Cubs (30-23) were at Minute Maid Park last evening for the third and final game of their interleague series with the AL West-leading Houston Astros (37-10) and trying to avoid a series sweep. The Cubs hadn’t been swept since the Atlanta Braves did[Read More…]
First Ever Solar Eclipse Film Brough Back to Life
London, UK-(ENEWSPF)- The BFI and the Royal Astronomical Society have announced the rediscovery of the earliest moving picture of a total solar eclipse from 1900, the first ever solar eclipse film. The original film fragment held in The Royal Astronomical Society’s archive has been painstakingly scanned and restored in 4K by conservation[Read More…]
