Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Wednesday, July 20, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Village of Park Forest’s Economic Development and Planning Department will hold the 6th Annual Midsummer Madness. Stroll through Park Forest’s DownTown business district and increase your chances at winning more than 20 prizes. All the while,[Read More…]
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Rich South Principal McGrone To Address PF People of Faith
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Principal Michael McGrone of Rich South High School will address the monthly faith and prayer meeting of “Park Forest Peace Talks,” on Wednesday, July 20, at 7:00 p.m. The gathering meets at St. Ireneaus Church, 78 Cherry Street, Park Forest. The Peace Talks series is an ecumenical and interfaith[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports July 17, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Editor’s Note: We continue police blotter 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 that a person is guilty.[Read More…]
Drama Group To Present Musical Dogfight
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group is thrilled to present the emotionally charged musical, DOGFIGHT directed by Curt & Tammy Lang. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre on August 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on August 7, 13 & 14[Read More…]
Hottest Weather Of The Summer Yet In Store For Central US Next Week
By Alex Sosnowski, Weather Report from Senior Meteorologist by AccuWeather.com AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports triple-digit heat will surge into the central U.S. next week, with hot weather dominating areas from Texas to Minnesota. “Heat will build to dangerous levels and bring the highest temperatures of the summer so far to many[Read More…]
Park Forest Man Charged With Attempted Murder Over July 4 Weekend
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A judge ordered a Park Forest man to be held on $1 million bond July 4 after he was charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of his roommate, according to the Chicago Tribune. Additionally, Romero Graham, 26, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon[Read More…]
Black Youth Project at the University of Chicago Launches Unique Survey of Young Voters (Video)
First results show differences among millennials on presidential candidates, race, immigration The Black Youth Project will perform a monthly survey of more than 1,750 young adults ages 18 to 30 that pays special attention to how race and ethnicity shape their views. Photo by: Craig Ruttle/The Associated Press CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 14,[Read More…]
Unitarian Universalist Community Church to Screen Documentary Film ‘Happy’ on Friday, July 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2016. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest, will screen the documentary film ‘Happy’ on Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the movie. The event is free and open to the public. ‘Happy’ takes us on a[Read More…]
Partnership to Offer Scholarship and Career Opportunities for Roosevelt University Real Estate Students
(Jim Connor, the president and Duke Realty CEO who conceived of the program, is pictured above.) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016. A groundbreaking program aimed at comprehensively preparing women and minorities for success in the real estate industry will begin in the fall at Roosevelt University in Chicago through an exciting new[Read More…]
Park Forest Residents Named to Concordia University Wisconsin Spring Honors List
CONCORDIA, Wis.—(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 – Concordia University Wisconsin officials have released the Spring Honors List for the 2015-2016 academic year. To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.50 GPA. Among the area students named to the list were: Colton Moore, Park Forest, IL, Senior Class, Major:[Read More…]
