DeKalb, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Darius Johnson, son of Michael and Vernice Warren of Park Forest, earned a spot on Northern Illinois University’s 2018 Dean’s List, the school reported. Mr. Johnson also graduated from NIU in May. He majored in Industrial Mgmt and Technology and is a graduate of Crete-Monee High School. NIU announced its spring[Read More…]
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Pantry of Rich Township, Inc. to Host ‘Let’s Stay Connected’ Fundraiser at Lynwood Bowl on June 30
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Pantry of Rich Township, Inc., 22013 Governors Highway in Richton Park, will host ‘Let’s Stay Connected’ fundraiser to support the food pantry. The event will be held on June 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lynwood Bowl, 2582[Read More…]
Walgreens to Move Approximately 1,800 Positions to New Chicago Office
Company to Open Approximately 200,000 Square Foot Office in Chicago’s Old Post Office Building CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Walgreens announced today that it plans to open a new office in Chicago where it anticipates 1,800 people will be based. The new office space will include approximately 200,000 square[Read More…]
Prairie State College Educator to Set Sail on Gulf of Mexico Research Cruise
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2018 Submitted by: NOAA Teacher at Sea Program Dr. Angela Hung, a biology professor at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, Illinois, will sail on June 22 to assist scientists on a 14-day survey of groundfish populations in the Gulf of Mexico. Hung will participate in this[Read More…]
Park Forest Foods Grand Opening Slated For June 27
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Foods is planning a grand opening on June 27, eNews Park Forest has learned. The store has been operating under a “soft opening,” typically a period of time when workers can be trained, order schedules can be established, owners and staff can learn the day-to-day[Read More…]
Ford Heights Woman Charged With Battery in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Ford Heights woman was charged with battery after police responded to a report of a fight between two women in a parking lot on May 22. Claudia C.M. Johnson, 24, of Ford Heights, was arrested on May 22 and charged with one count of battery. Police[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth Statement on Donald Trump-Kim Jong Un Summit
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and combat veteran issued the following statement in response to the agreement signed by Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un in Singapore: “Maximum pressure is wasted when we settle for minimal results. The Trump Administration’s announcement that the[Read More…]
Prairie State College’s CNA Program Coordinator Honored With ICCTA Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Award
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2018 Source: Prairie State Communications Rebecca Wolfe, adjunct faculty member and coordinator of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program at Prairie State College (PSC) recently was recognized as the 2018 Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Award recipient. Wolfe accepted the award during the[Read More…]
Park Forest Resident Qualifies for Lincoln University of Missouri Spring 2018 Dean’s List
Jefferson City, MO—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Lincoln University of Missouri has announced that Anthony Townsend of Park Forest has qualified for the spring 2018 Dean’s List. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List a student must acquire at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0[Read More…]
Angela Davis to Greet Freed Political Prisoners June 17
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2018 By: Frank Chapman Renowned activist and scholar Angela Davis will greet the scores of people released from Illinois prisons after their wrongful convictions were overturned, at a celebration called a “Welcome Home Rally for the Victims of Police Torture”. The event will take place Sunday, June 17 at[Read More…]
