Representatives Robin L. Kelly (D-IL), David N. Cicilline (RI-01), and John Larson (CT-01), three of the organizers of the gun violence prevention sit-in in 2016, led 131 of their colleagues in a letter to House leadership urging immediate action to combat gun violence.
Park Forest
Marian Catholic Queen of Hearts Rolls Over
The Marian Catholic Queen of Hearts Raffle rolled over Thursday night when number 10 was chosen, revealing the Queen of Diamonds.
Latest Park Forest SSTI Rehab Effort Nears Completion
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rehab work on the most recent South Suburban Trades Initiative (SSTI) house in Park Forest is nearing completion.
In My Classroom, Prepared
I’m in my classroom prepared for the unthinkable. As students take their last final of this school year, I see the corner where they’ll gather if the unthinkable happens.
Home Weatherization Assistance Deadline is June 10
As reported in eNews on April 27, the Village of Park Forest is helping residents with home weatherization improvements.
Two Park Foresters Earn Spots on Spring 2022 Olivet Nazarene University Dean’s List
Two students from Park Forest have earned spots on the Spring 2022 Dean’s List at Olivet Nazarene University.
President Biden on the School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
President Joseph Biden gave the following remarks Tuesday night on the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and 2 teachers were shot dead by an 18-year-old high school student.
UPDATED: Reported “Shoot-Out” on Westwood Under Investigation
A resident described it as a “wild shoot-out” on Westwood Drive Monday. So far there have been no official statements from police.
Recent Prairie State College Graduate Rebbie Davis Named Jack Kent Cooke Scholar
Recent Prairie State College (PSC) graduate Rebbie Davis has been named a recipient of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Transfer Scholarship.
Main Street Nights Returns June 8
Music and fun return to Park Forest with Main Street Nights. A full line-up of events will entertain on Wednesday evenings from June 8 through August 3.
