Fantasy-adventure film set for official release in December CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2017 By: Sandy Antunez “Thrill Ride,” started as a promise Chris Parrish kept to his son and has now turned into an award-winning film for fantasy-adventure fans. The feature-length film will have its theatrical and national debut in December. “Thrill[Read More…]
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Antibiotics – You Don’t Always Need Them
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser 2017 U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week I November 13-19. During this week, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will be raising awareness about the proper use of antibiotics and the dangers of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Contrary to what many believe, antibiotics do NOT[Read More…]
Chicago Public School Youth to Stand Up on Issues of Racial Justice, Violence & Education on Nov. 18
200 Students from over 50 schools across Chicagoland will speak their truth, give 2 minute speeches on issues impacting them CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2017 By: Maliha Sadiq, Communications Director. Mikva Challenge Young people from schools all over Chicago will be giving short speeches answering the question: “What is the most pressing issue[Read More…]
Southland College Prep’s Speech Team Places Well In Early Meets
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep Charter High School’s speech team launched its 2017-18 season taking top honors in both novice and varsity events. At the Downers Grove North High School Mixer Tournament November 4, Dejah Morris and Victoria Dean took first place in dramatic duet acting. Morris also placed[Read More…]
A Witness to Atomic History
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2017 By: Michael Drapa Hidden on a shelf in the government building on the South Side of Chicago is a fading reminder of a historic experiment 75 years ago that ushered in the Atomic Age. The relic is an empty, jade-green bottle of Bertolli Chianti, which physicist Enrico[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of November 12, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — No one can deny the great work done each day by the Park Forest Police Department. These brave men and women put their lives on the line to help make Park Forest a safe community for all. And now there is something we can do to[Read More…]
Rainbow Café to Screen Movie ‘The Red Lodge’ on Friday, Nov. 17
PARK FOREST—(ENEWSPF)—November 11, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Rainbow Café will screen the movie ‘The Red Lodge’ on Friday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m. ‘The Red Lodge’ tells the story about Jordan who proposes to his boyfriend of two years, Dave, while en route to his hometown of Red Lodge,[Read More…]
Department of Homeland Security Warns of Potential for Weaponized Drones as Terror Threat
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 11, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated its bulletin warning Americans about the potential threat of terrorists using weaponized drones to attack commercial airplanes. The DHS update also includes warnings of possible chemical attacks. “… terrorists continue to target commercial aviation and[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery’s 2017 Handmade Market Opens November 15
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Union Street Gallery will host its 2017 Handmade Market beginning Wednesday, November 15. The Market will run through Saturday, December 16. An artists’ reception will be held on Saturday, November 18 from noon to 3 p.m. Music for the reception will be provided[Read More…]
Park Forest Hall of Fame Nominations Being Accepted Through Dec. 29
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 9, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser Nominations for the Park Forest Hall of Fame are now being accepted through Friday, December 29. Nominations must be submitted on the official form which must accompany nominations. The nomination form can be found here in the Historical Society’s November newsletter. Completed[Read More…]
