Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Before an overflow crowd Monday night in the board room, Village Manager Tom Mick promoted and swore in four veteran police officers to higher ranks. Those sworn-in included a new Chief, Deputy Chief, Commander, and the Village of Park Forest’s first female Sergeant, Meghan Vold. Sgt. Vold’s[Read More…]
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Easter Eggstravaganza Activities Kick Off This Week
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Kids in Park Forest can get a jump on Easter this week with a true Eggstravaganza: four activities sponsored by the Recreation, Parks and Community Health Department, capped off by the traditional Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning, April 9. On Wednesday, April 6, kids can conduct[Read More…]
Cook County Announces Finalists in Flag Redesign Competition
Nearly 300 submissions down to six as Board of Commissioners consider final designs for new County flag Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County is getting a new flag. The Board of Commissioners accepted recently the top six student-finalist flag redesigns for the next Cook County flag. In celebration and recognition of more[Read More…]
Reps. Kelly, Casten, Horsford, Levin Urge House Leadership to Advance Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congressmembers Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), Sean Casten (IL-06), Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Andy Levin (MI-09) led 24 of their colleagues in urging Members of House Leadership to take action on pending gun violence prevention legislation in the face of the worsening gun violence epidemic. “At the start of this Congress,[Read More…]
Rep. Rita, State Police Take on Violent Crime Locally in Roundtable Discussion
Calumet Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Bob Rita brought together the state and local leaders on the frontlines of the fight against serious violent crime in a roundtable discussion to find new solutions as his communities grapple with the problem. Rep. Rita, D-Blue Island, recently hosted a “Combatting Crime Roundtable Discussion”[Read More…]
ESCC Hall of Fame to Induct Eight on April 7
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Standout athletes who excelled in the East Suburban Catholic Conference and continued their tremendous success at the collegiate and professional level highlight the 15th ESCC Hall of Fame class that will be inducted on Thursday, April 7 at Abbington Banquet Hall in Glen Ellyn. The class of eight[Read More…]
Prairie State College to Host In-Person Open House, April 9
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting an Open House for those looking to begin or continue on the path to earning a college degree, start or change careers or learn about all the programs and services available at PSC. The Open House will be held from 10 a.m. to[Read More…]
Prairie State College Hosts Fifth Annual Communication Day on Campus
Park Forest Student Places Second Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC), along with Communication Faculty members Dana Trunnell, Joshua Green, and Brianna Abatee, hosted its fifth annual Communication Day on Monday, March 28, featuring performances by PSC’s nationally recognized Speech Team members, the naming of the 2022 Ed Schwarz[Read More…]
SNL’s Weekend Update on Will Smith and Chris Rock
ENEWSPF- In case you hadn’t heard yet, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars 2022. Saturday Night Live had a blast with this incident. First, here are “Seat Fillers” at the Oscars who happen to be seated behind Will Smith. Next, here are Colin Jost and Michael Che taking[Read More…]
Southland Community Awarded $1,000,000 Donation from Amazon to Support STEM Education
MATTESON, ILLINOIS-(ENEWSPF)- Dr. Johnnie Thomas, Superintendent of Rich Township High School District 227 and Dr. Mable Alfred, Superintendent of Schools for Elementary School District 159, were joined on February 22 by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Amazon Community Engagement Senior Manager Sarah Glavin, and other elected officials, in celebration[Read More…]
