Editor’s Note: We hope this is only the first of many articles from the Park Forest Nonpartisan Local Government Committee to help educate the public on how elections work and can work better, in Park Forest. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Many communities hold non-partisan elections. However, Park Forest’s approach to non-partisan[Read More…]
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Huth Middle School Students Place First in Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Fair
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Matteson School District 162’s O. W. Huth Middle School students placed first in the Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Fair Division D of schools with an enrollment of 450 or more. The Fair drew 972 of the top high school, junior high and middle school science students[Read More…]
Battery and Mob Action for Alleged Paintball Shooters: Police Reports Through March 19, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through March 19, 2019. Charges for those arrested include battery, mob action, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and forgery. One report is an account of alleged paintball shooters who were arrested after allegedly shooting someone in the Lincolnwood area of town. Providing[Read More…]
Bryant, Cubs Power Their Way Past Nationals
Washington, D.C.,-(ENEWSPF)- The Cubs (25-16) were in our nation’s capital Friday night taking on the Washington Nationals (18-25). The Northsiders were looking to snap their two-game losing skid and maintain their lead in the NL Central division. The game featured two of the best pitchers in all of baseball with[Read More…]
Park Forest Student Explores China with Knox College Faculty, Students
Galesburg, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Aiyana Godsil of Park Forest was part of a group of Knox College students and faculty who spent nearly three weeks traveling in southern China and deeply exploring the region’s culture, landscapes, and arts. The 19-day trip took place during Knox’s winter break, and it built on students’ classroom studies during[Read More…]
James Young Graduates from McKendree University
Lebanon, IL-(ENEWSPF)- James W. Young, of University Park, has graduated from McKendree University with a BA degree in sociology. The university held its 179th commencement exercises on May 11 at the Lebanon, Ill., campus for students who completed their degree requirements in December 2018, and May and July 2019. Graduates at the[Read More…]
Mina Wilkerson Joins Nursing Honor Society
Danville, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mina Wilkerson, from Park Forest, IL, was one of 30 students recognized as a new member of the Lakeview College of Nursing Developing Honor Society during the end of the spring 2019 semester. In order to be considered for the Lakeview College of Nursing Developing Honor Society each[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Celebrates House Passage of the Historic Equality Act
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement following passage of the bipartisan Equality Act by the U.S. House of Representatives: “With today’s vote, we sent a strong message that love is love. No matter who you are or who you love, you are a person worthy of dignity, respect[Read More…]
Reds’ Late Rally Stuns Cubs in Extras
Cincinnati, OH-(ENEWSPF)- The Cubs (25-14) and Reds (18-24) were back at it again last night at Great American Ballpark for Game 2 of a three game series which saw Yu Darvish (2-3 5.40) vs. Sonny Gray (0-4 4.15). Darvish, who has been disappointing since signing a 6yr/$126 million contract with[Read More…]
Tom Skilling to Headline Park Forest Climate Forum
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- WGN-TV/Channel 9 meteorologist Tom Skilling will be the keynote speaker for a public forum on “Climate Change: The Issues, the Consequences, the Challenges” at St. Irenaeus Church in Park Forest on June 23. The church is located at the corner of Indianwood Boulevard and Orchard Drive and[Read More…]
