Representative Beto O’Rourke (D-TX-16) Source: house.gov More than 30 Addiction Recovery, Criminal Justice, Civil Rights and Faith Organizations Send Letter to Congress Urging Repeal of Federal Suspension Law Washington, D.C. – (ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2017. U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke (D-TX-16) has introduced bipartisan legislation with Representatives Justin Amash (R-MI-3), Hakeem Jeffries[Read More…]
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Park Forest Student Named to Dean’s List at Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis (Source: wustl.edu) ST. LOUIS, Mo.—(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2017 – Ryan Paige of Park Forest, Illinois was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Paige is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify for[Read More…]
The Center for Multicultural Communities Presents ‘How Love Survived Hate’ on April 20
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2017. The Center for Multicultural Communities will present ‘How Love Survived Hate’ on Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. The event will take place in Room 1318 at Prairie State College, 202 Halsted Street in Chicago Heights. Julia Erdely will tell her amazing story of surviving[Read More…]
The Drama Group Presents The Secret Garden
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group is proud to present the enchanting, Tony Award-Winning musical, THE SECRET GARDEN, based on the 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, directed by Marylee Hoganson. Performances will be held at Bloom Auditorium Theatre on April 28 & 29 at 7:30 pm and matinee on April 30[Read More…]
Crete Public Library Sponsors “Say Yes to the Prom Dress” on April 15
Crete, IL – April 6, 2017. For the first time, the Crete Public Library District will host its own version of the TLC show “Say Yes to the Prom.” On Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., teens can select a prom dress in exchange for a canned[Read More…]
Police Investigating Non-fatal Tuesday Shooting At Shabbona and Sauk Trail
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department is investigating a shooting which occurred on April 4, 2017, at approximately 7:10 pm at Shabbona Drive and Sauk Trail, according to a statement released by the department. A teenager suffered a non-life-threatening injury during the incident, according to police. An on-duty[Read More…]
South Suburban College Bulldogs Basketball Team Finish 3rd in Nation
Pictured: SSC 2016-17 Bulldogs and Coach John Pigatti SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2017. It’s been another great year for the South Suburban College Bulldogs. It was the men’s basketball team’s 8th time at the national championship and they finished third in the country two years in a row. Congratulations[Read More…]
Supporter to Auction Jerry Garcia’s Legendary Grateful Dead Guitar to Benefit Southern Poverty Law Center
Jerry Garcia playing his guitar Wolf (Source: Southern Poverty Law Center) ALABAMA–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2017. A generous, longtime supporter has decided to auction a cherished item from American music history to benefit the Southern Poverty Law Center. It’s the guitar, nicknamed “Wolf,” that was used by Jerry Garcia in countless Grateful[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of April 2, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Attention all Billie Holiday fans. The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University will present a significant large-scale public art, inspiring visitors to experience art and nature in new and unexpected ways. In a day full of activities on Friday, April 7, park Director Geoff Bates[Read More…]
Will County Floodplain Mapping Open House to be Held on April 27
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2017. The Will County Floodplain Mapping Open House is scheduled for the following date, location and times. Thursday, April 27, 2017 Joliet Area Historical Museum Caterpillar Auditorium (lower level) 204 North Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 Officials Meeting: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Public Open House:[Read More…]
