CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2016. Over 250 University of Chicago Faculty Demand Fossil Fuel Divestment in Open Letter On Monday morning, the Stop Funding Climate Change, UChicago fossil fuel divestment campaign has released a letter written and signed by 258 University of Chicago faculty members urging the University to divest its endowment[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of February 21, 2016
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. Tall Grass Arts Association’s 58th Annual Beaux Arts Ball fundraiser to benefit the Tall Grass Gallery and School will be held on Saturday, March 19 at the Glenwoodie Golf Club. The evening will include a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by dinner, a live[Read More…]
Registration Now in Progress for Prairie State College’s Urban Forestry and Landscaping Classes
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. Prairie State College (PSC) is offering four continuing education classes to advance your skills in urban forestry and landscaping. These sessions will be held at the Matteson Area Center, 4821 Southwick Drive, and are geared for professional arborists, urban community foresters, tree care professionals, landscape professionals[Read More…]
Park Forest Environment Commission Gardening Series Begins March 12
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. The Park Forest Environment Commission invites you to learn gardening with eight free instructional sessions. The first session will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. with a discussion on community gardens. This year’s sessions will take place in a new location, the[Read More…]
Register Now to Take Part in the 19th Annual Diversity Dinners
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. On Thursday, April 14, 2016, the 19th Annual Diversity Dinners will be held across the south suburbs. On this evening, residents will open their homes to celebrate rich diversity in small gatherings by sharing a meal and lively discussion, which can lead to greater understanding[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Host Community Safety Presentation on March 3
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2016. A community safety presentation will be held on Thursday, March 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street. The event features speakers from the Park Forest Fire Department, the Park Forest Police Department, and the South Suburban Family Shelter.[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Celebrates Black History Month
RICHTON PARK, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2016– “Walk Together Children—An Artistic Journey,” was the theme of a special evening tonight at Southland College Prep Charter High School to celebrate Black History Month. The Southland family—parents, students, faculty, administrators and community members– came together to celebrate the men, women and events of Black[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: A New Chapter with Cuba, Feb. 20, 2016 (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2016 Hi, everybody. This week, we made it official—I’m going to Cuba. When Michelle and I go to Havana next month, it will be the first visit of a U.S. president to Cuba in nearly 90 years. And it builds on the decision I made more than a year[Read More…]
Interview with the Pope on His Return Flight from Mexico, Feb. 19, 2016
Photo Source: Vatican News Agency Vatican City—(ENEWSPF)–9 February 2016 – As is customary in his apostolic trips, the Pope answered questions posed by journalists during the return flight to Rome, on his visit to Mexico and his encounter in Havana, Cuba with the Patriarch Kirill. The Holy Father addressed a[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Second Quarter Honor Roll 2015 – 2016
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School announced its 2nd quarter honor roll. Those being honored follow, beginning with those from Park Forest: Park Forest: Chase Adams, Kennedy Baker, Carrington Boston, McKayla Brzeszkiewicz, Raven Brzeszkiewicz, Adenike Cotton, Matthew Desmond, Keyara Hampton, Justin Hollendonner, Timothy Jones, Quinn Kirchner, Tony Kurth, JianBin[Read More…]
