University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 23, 2017 By: Governors State University (GSU) Communications Governors State University Theatre and Performance Studies (T.A.P.S.) students have a positive message to share about acceptance and strength in the face of adversity through their modern portrayal of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic work, ‘The Scarlet Letter,’ on Saturday, November[Read More…]
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DePaul University’s ‘Hey! Play! Games in Modern Culture’ Aims to Bring Out the Gamer in Everyone
Chicago Design Museum exhibition runs through Feb. 17, 2018 CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 23, 2017 By: DePaul University Communications An interactive exhibition that encourages play and offers guests a look at the world of games beyond what’s found on Xbox or Steam is now open at the Chicago Design Museum. Co-curators Brian Schrank[Read More…]
Halloween Activities in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 21, 2017 By: Park Forest Communications Games, a costume contest, a fall fest, and a wildly popular haunted house are some of the activities planned for Halloween week, Oct. 26 – 31. Haunted House Thursday, Oct. 26 – Oct. 31 Come support a good cause and visit[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Files Lawsuit Against Peoples Gas Over Natural Gas Leak
Court Grants Madigan’s Request for Immediate Relief to Ensure Safe Drinking Water for Residents Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—October 21, 2017 By: Office of Attorney General Madigan Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday filed a lawsuit against The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company (Peoples Gas) over a natural gas leak that contaminated one of[Read More…]
UChicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Partner on Major Innovation Initiative
Collaboration is first project in statewide plan for tech and economic development CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 21, 2017 By: University of Chicago News The University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are launching a partnership dedicated to research and technology development for some of society’s most pressing challenges, from producing[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Urges Students to Consider Careers in Manufacturing
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2017 By: Office of Gov. Rauner Gov. Bruce Rauner highlighted exciting new advanced manufacturing career opportunities with a group of over 150 students from five Chicago high schools today at a National Manufacturing Month event. The event took place at the Wilbur Wright College Humboldt Park Campus, 4300[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for October 21, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not mean[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Donates Books to Two Elementary Schools*
Matteson, IL –(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2017 By: Office of Congresswoman Robin Kelly Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly donated 137 books to two south suburban elementary schools from the Library of Congress Surplus Book Program. “Kids love to read. We need to do our part to make it easy for them to pick[Read More…]
Help Park Forest Police Department Win K9 Grant
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2017 By: Park Forest Communications When K9 Tobi retired from service this summer, the Park Forest Police Department’s K9 unit, which had been active for the past 25 years or more, came to a hiatus. As the Department looked to find and fund ways to continue[Read More…]
Flu Shots Now Available at Park Forest Health Department
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2017. Flu shots are available now at the Park Forest Health Department Nurses Plus. The cost is $30 for those ages 19 through 64, $20 for those 18 years and under, and free for Medicare Part B recipients (must bring copy of card). No appointment is[Read More…]
