An international collaboration presents paradigm-shifting observations of the gargantuan black hole at the heart of distant galaxy Messier 87 Cambridge, MA-(ENEWSPF)- The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) — a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration — was designed to capture images of a black hole. Today,[Read More…]
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17-year-old Charged with First-degree Murder in Death of Tyreke Jenkins
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police said a 17-year-old Richton Park resident was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Tyreke Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins, 18, of Park Forest, was found in the utility easement in the 300 block of Somonauk Street on Monday, February 18, 2019,[Read More…]
Cubs Rout Pirates in Home Opener; Lester Leaves Early With Injury
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After a dismal nine-game road trip to begin the season, the Cubs (2-7) were finally back for their home opener yesterday afternoon to face the Pittsburgh Pirates (4-4) in front of a sell-out crowd of 40,692 fans at historic Wrigley Field. It was a beautiful day for baseball[Read More…]
GSU to Co-host Parent Job and Resource Fair April 24 at Thornton Fractional North High School
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University School of Extended Learning, in partnership with Thornton Fractional High School District 215 (TFD215), will host its inaugural TFD215 Parent Job and Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 24th from 3 -7 p.m. at TFD215 North Campus (Gold Gym) 755 Pulaski Rd., Calumet City, Illinois. This free[Read More…]
Summer Registration is Underway at Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Students looking to start, continue or complete their degree or certificate – and for those who want to get ahead or take classes to enhance their skills, can now register for five- or eight-week credit sessions, or select from a number of non-credit courses at Prairie State[Read More…]
Park Forest Student Named to Knox College Dean’s List for 2019 Winter Term
Galesburg, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Jasmine Artis of Park Forest, IL, has been named to the Knox College Dean’s List of distinguished students for the 2019 Winter Term. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in the term, with a grade point average of[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Presents 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School announced 2nd quarter honor roll students. We present them here, beginning with those from Park Forest. Park Forest Honor Roll Students Aamina-Nikole Adebayo, Adenike Cotton, Zoe Darvive, Matthew Desmond, Jocelyn Ferreira, Shannon Fitzgerald, Justin Hollendonner, Jasmine Jones, Samuel Kirchner, Nicole Krizmanich, George Mahiya, Joanna-Rose Mahiya, Meghan Mick, Tava Oosterbaan, Janmay Pandya, Jordan Paul, Abigail Sanchez, Ashley Saul, Madeline Supler, Christopher White. Class[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Presents “Anything Goes”
Spring Musical to Showcase Broadway’s Classic Hit Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “It’s Delightful…It’s Delicious…It’s De-Lovely!” is what everyone will be singing after seeing Marian Catholic High School’s production of Cole Porter’s classic 1930’s musical, “Anything Goes”. Performances will run April 12-14, 2019 in the Monsignor Croarkin Auditorium at Marian Catholic. Music,[Read More…]
Ethical Problems Abound with the Rich Township Endorsement for Park Forest Mayor
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- One person benefited more than anyone else by an endorsement mailer sent by the Rich Township Democratic Organization: the unofficial mayor-elect, Jonathan Vanderbilt. Yet Mr. Vanderbilt, a sitting trustee in Park Forest, told eNews Park Forest via text on Saturday, March 30, 2019, “I did not ask[Read More…]
Trooper Gerald Ellis Laid to Rest Friday
Grayslake, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois State Trooper Gerald Ellis was laid to rest Friday in Grayslake. Illinois State Police (ISP) Acting Director Brendan F. Kelly regretfully announced the line-of-duty death of ISP District 15 (Downers Grove) Trooper Ellis on March 30, 2019. “This morning, March 30th, 2019, at approximately 3:25 a.m., Trooper[Read More…]
