Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This coverage represents reports from August 19 through August 22, 2018. Charges include domestic battery, theft, and possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver. We provide more details in these reports now that we offer subscriptions. We invite you to get the whole story: please subscribe today.[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest for the Week of September 9, 2018
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) —The 63rd Annual Park Forest Art Fair will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in DownTown Park Forest. The Fair will feature fine art, music and good food. Featured artwork will be in a variety of media from[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society to Hold Annual Meeting on September 23
Discussion/Slide Show Commemorating 70th Anniversary of the Village of Park Forest Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Park Forest Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, September 23 at St. Mary Catholic Church’s Ryan Hall, 227 Monee Road in Park Forest. The meeting will include[Read More…]
NOW Calls for US Tennis Association to Dismiss Chair Umpire Carlos Ramos
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2018 Contact: Brittany T. Oliver Statement by NOW President Toni Van Pelt: In what was a blatantly racist and sexist move, tennis umpire Carlos Ramos unfairly penalized Serena Williams in an abhorrent display of male dominance and discrimination. This would not have happened if Serena Williams was[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Dedicates New Performing Arts Center
Richton Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2018 By: Richard Barry “To know this place is in the Southland area makes my heart chime,” Mayor Vivian Covington of University Park, declared at the grand opening of Southland College Prep Charter High School’s new Performing Arts Center in Richton Park late last month. Mayor[Read More…]
2 DUI Arrests: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through August 18, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This coverage represents reports from August 15 through August 18, 2018. These four arrests include charges of possession of a controlled substance, leaving the scene of an accident, and two cases where drivers were charged with a DUI, one found asleep behind the wheel of his[Read More…]
Former President Barack Obama Slams Donald Trump and GOP Ahead of Midterms (Video)
Obama: How hard is it is to say that Nazis are bad? URBANA—(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser In his strongest remarks since leaving office, former President Barack Obama slammed Donald Trump and the GOP urging every one of the importance of voting in the 2018 mid-term elections. In his[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Public Utilities to Inform Customers of Expensive Price of Alternative Energy Suppliers
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser In a letter sent to ComEd and Ameren, Attorney General Madigan urged the public utilities to include electric supply price comparison information on customers’ monthly utility bills. This information will help consumers learn the true cost of enrolling with alternative retail electric suppliers (ARES).[Read More…]
Seven South Suburban Fire Departments Awarded More Than $1.5 Million in Federal Grants
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2018 Contact: Mary Paleologos Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced today that seven South Suburban fire departments were awarded federal grants totaling more than $1.5 million. This federal funding will be used to hire, recruit and improve operations and safety within the departments. The following departments received grants: Burnham Fire[Read More…]
Marybeth Beno Named Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2018 By: South Suburban College Media Marybeth Beno, of Flossmoor, was recently presented with the Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year award at South Suburban College. The recognition represents a culmination of emotions rooted in 35 years of distinguished, loyal service to students of all ages[Read More…]
