Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 13, 2017. Let the magic of “lightning bugs” entrance you on a summer night adventure Saturday, July 22 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fireflies or lightening bugs, no matter what you call them, their flashing light seen throughout the night heralds the official arrival of summer. Join[Read More…]
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District 163’s Day on the Links
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 had a perfect weather day for its seventh annual Teeing Off Fore Education, a fine day on the links. Held at Lincolnshire Country Club in Crete on June 19, the event attracted many happy golfers and raised funds to support the[Read More…]
Students’ Medical Needs Provided At School District 163
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Ronald McDonald Health Van will be available for Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 students’ medical needs: school physical examinations and immunizations at 21st Century Primary Center, 240 S. Orchard Drive , Park Forest, on Thursday, July 27, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and Tuesday, August 15, from 8:30 a.m.[Read More…]
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 2017 Registration
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Walk-in registration for the 2017-2018 school year for Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will be conducted in the 21st Century Primary Center’s Media Center, 240 S. Orchard Drive, Park Forest, on the following dates and times: Thursday, July 27, 9 am – 12 pm & 1[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Awarded $ 150,000 Federal Grant to Share its College Ready Writing Program
Will share program with Matteson District 162 Elementary Students, Other Illinois and U.S, Districts RICHTON PARK, ILL—(ENEWSPF)–July 11,2017—Southland College Prep Charter High School has been awarded a $150,000 federal grant to share its college ready writing program with Matteson District 162 elementary students and other Illinois and U.S. school districts.[Read More…]
League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area Summer Social: Wine and Cheese Event on Friday, July 21
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 11, 2017. Please join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area for its Smmer Social: Wine and Cheese Event on Friday, July 21 at 6 p.m. at the Richton Park Community Center, 4425 Sauk Trail in Richton Park. What better way to spend a lovely[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Receives $1.4 Million to Train Teachers in Math and Science
CPS, The Field Museum and Oakton are partners in new project CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 10, 2017. Roosevelt University has received a significant National Science Foundation grant that will pave the way for scholarships starting in the fall for students interested in teaching math and science in high-need schools. The $1.4 million grant,[Read More…]
Illinois Handmaids to Deliver Timely HB 40 Message to Governor Rauner on Thursday, July 13
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 10, 2017. The Handmaids are coming to the Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph Street in downtown Chicago on Thursday, July 13, at 12 p.m. to tell Governor Rauner he must sign HB40. We want to deliver an important statement to him: We are standing up for reproductive rights for[Read More…]
Park Forest Man Charged With Sexual Assault In Riverdale Too
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Deandre Wilson, age 30, the man arrested in Park Forest and charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault and armed robbery, was arrested and charged in Riverdale too. The Park Forest Police said in a statement, “As reported yesterday, Deandre Wilson has been arrested and charged with the 5/15/17[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 9, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Looking for a way to get rid of your old electronics, paper and other “junk” accumulating in your garage, basement, attic or other nooks and crannies while also helping the environment? The Park Forest Growing Green Recycle Fest is taking place on Saturday, July 15 from[Read More…]
