Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will collaborate with Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE), a non-profit community-based organization, on the STEAM Ahead project. The U.S. Department of Education’s Assistance for Arts Education Development and Dissemination grant program awarded CAPE, in partnership with School District 163, a[Read More…]
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Park Forest Public Library to Offer Coffee Hour for Service Members
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Starting Friday, March 29 at 9:00am, the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd, will be hosting a coffee hour for veterans and active-duty service members. Coffee & Conversation will be held on the last Friday of each month and service members will be treated to free[Read More…]
DeLuca Makes Another Push for South Suburban Airport
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This Thursday state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, attended a hearing of the Appropriations-Capital Committee in Springfield to advocate for funding of the South Suburban Airport. “This airport is needed now more than ever before due to the booming logistics and warehousing businesses popping up in our area,”[Read More…]
Queen of Hearts Raffle Rolls Over at Marian Catholic/Carlo’s Restaurant
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Queen of Hearts Raffle rolled over Thursday evening at Carlo’s Restaurant & Lounge – Lorenzetti’s in Chicago Heights. Card #29 was chosen and revealed the Four of Clubs. “Our lucky winner received $100! Our pot remains at $5,000!” the school announced. The school will be back[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…]
Wanted Poster Yields Arrest: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through February 25, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through February 25, 2019. Charges for those arrested include domestic battery, driving while license was suspended, obstructing identification, and driving on a revoked license. Also, a wanted poster created by an officer led to an arrest. Providing more details than readers will find in[Read More…]
DeLuca Hosts Local Clergy Members for Interfaith Breakfast
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, recently brought together local religious leaders for a non-denominational, interfaith breakfast at Governor State University. Attendees discussed ways that the state can work with local faith communities to improve the quality of life in the South Suburb region. “Faith leaders and[Read More…]
Historical Society Announces 2019 Hall of Fame Ceremony
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Historical Society will induct five individuals and an organization at its 2019 Hall of Fame ceremony on April 7. Those to be honored include: Cliff Butz, Vivian A. Purnell, Chuck Sabey, Mary E. Schmittgens, Eugene P. Schmittgens, Sr., and the Kiwanis Club of Park[Read More…]
GSU Hosts Glitter & Gold Marvel Gala to Kick Off 50th Anniversary Celebration
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is celebrating 50 years of empowering innovation with a premier black-tie fundraiser, The Glitter & Gold Marvel Gala, on Friday, April 5 in the Center for Performing Arts. Chicago Comedian Damon Williams will host the event, the first in a series of Governors State’s 50thanniversary celebrations though June[Read More…]
Pharmacy Tech. Charged with Theft: Police Reports Through Feb. 18, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through February 18, 2019. Charges for those arrested include a DUI, possession of cannabis, and two incidences involving theft charges, one where the alleged offender turned herself in at the police station on an old warrant. Providing more details than readers will find in[Read More…]
