Oak Lawn, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Opening-game high school contests are characterized by mistakes and miscues. Host Oak Lawn had its share of first-game flaws on Friday, but many of Marian Catholic’s mishaps appeared at the worst times. The visiting Spartans committed 13 penalties and had three turnovers in a 28-22 nonconference season-opening[Read More…]
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Art Exhibition Coming to South Suburban College’s Dorothea Thiel Gallery in September
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Art & Design Department of South Suburban College is pleased to present a solo exhibition entitled ‘Day By Day,’ Artworks by Daniela Kovačić. The exhibition will be on display in the Dorothea Thiel[Read More…]
League of Women Voters Park Forest Area to Hold Fall 2018 “Kick-Off” Pot Luck Dinner on Sept. 12
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2018 By: Gwendolyn Maxie-Brown Please join the League of Women Voters Park Forest Area (LWVPFA) at its Fall “Kick-Off” Pot Luck Dinner on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. The event will be held at the Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive in DownTown Park Forest, from[Read More…]
63rd Annual Park Forest Art Fair Taking Place Sept. 15 and 16
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2018 Boasting a rich history and wealth of gifted artists, along with status as one of the Southland’s most valued annual treasures, the Park Forest Art Fair, sponsored by Tall Grass Arts Association (TGAA), in September celebrates its 63rd year, Sept. 15 and 16, 10:00 a.m.[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins Coalition Urging HUD to Retain Rules on Fair Housing
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan and a coalition of 16 other Attorneys General filed comments urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) to retain the Disparate Impact Rule that protects people from housing discrimination. HUD began a process of rewriting the rule[Read More…]
Kelly Klassic Seeks to Foster Community-Police Relations and Gun Violence Reduct
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2018 Contact: James Lewis Congresswoman Robin Kelly will participate in the Kelly Klassic, a newly-formed basketball tournament, hosted in Chicago’s South Side. The tournament is designed to foster improved community-police relations and address the gun violence epidemic. “We need more opportunities to come together as Chicagoans.[Read More…]
Sr. Mary Jo Marian Catholic Bobblehead Presale; Watch Her on Fox and Friends
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, O.P., the Dominican Sister from Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights is getting her own bobblehead. After her incredible curveball opening pitch Saturday evening at Guaranteed Rate Field, Sr. Mary Jo has appeared on Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News with Lester[Read More…]
Opening Pitch Seen ‘Round the World: Marian Catholic’s Sr. Mary Jo to Appear on Good Morning America
Video of Sr. Mary Jo’s appearance on Good Morning America has been added below. #GMA! Update: Read about the Sr. Mary Jo Bobblehead! Pre-order now! Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It was the pitch seen ’round the world. Saturday evening, Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck, a theology teacher at Marian Catholic High School,[Read More…]
2 Felonies, 1 Week: Police Reports Through August 8, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This coverage represents reports from July 31 through August 8, 2018. Charges filed include two felonies filed against two different people. We provide more details in these reports now that we offer subscriptions. We invite you to get the whole story: please subscribe today. eNews Park Forest reports this[Read More…]
Illinois: Bill Authorizing Medical Cannabis Administration On School Grounds Signed Into Law
Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 17, 2018 Contact: Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation into law permitting qualified caregivers to administer medical marijuana products to students on school grounds. The legislation – HB 4870 (aka Ashley’s Law) – authorizes the administration of a “medical marijuana infused product”[Read More…]
