Matt Scallet of CNT Energy presents a Summer Energy Workshop last week in Village Hall. The presentation was sponsored by the Envorinment Commission. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2009. During these tough economic times, many of us are foregoing our usual summer vacations but there are still plenty of[Read More…]

Crete, IL–(ENEWSPF)– State Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) recently hosted a meeting for residents of the Village of Crete to update them on the recent legislative session and give them an opportunity to voice their thoughts and opinions on the issues facing the state and local community. “Updating area citizens[Read More…]

The Western Ave. entryway to the DownTown and CVS Pharmacy.  (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2009. Thanks to everyone who has been providing event information and for all the positive feedback we are receiving about this column. If your club, church, organization or local business will be holding[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– With the U.S. Census process beginning, the BBB advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, to avoid becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country.[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– President Obama’s trip to the Middle East and subsequent speech in Cairo were a predictable source of fodder for media conservatives. Then again, Obama’s trips abroad tend to bring out the worst from the right: a complete rejection of honest self-reflection, implicit xenophobia and anti-Islamic bigotry, relentless fearmongering, and a[Read More…]

Judy Redmond, center, stands with young gymnasts during a talent showcase at Gainers Gymnastics in DownTown Park Forest Sunday. (Photo: Tom Roome) Photo Gallery: Gainers Gymnastics Talent Showcase – May 31, 2009 Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– June 1, 2009. This week in Park Forest, commissions meet, rain barrels are available at Village[Read More…]

Bill Patterson salutes the flag as Park Forest remembers the fallen Monday. (Photo: Wendy Heise) In and Around Park Forest Week of May 25, 2009 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Thanks to everyone who has been providing event information and for all the positive feedback we are receiving about this column. If[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Students who are unsure about their next step after high school graduation have several options at Prairie State College (PSC.) To learn more about the advantages of a PSC education, students and their parents are invited to attend Info Night. Info Night is a one stop shop[Read More…]

(Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Thanks to everyone who has been providing event information and for all the positive feedback we are receiving about this column. If your club, church, organization or local business will be holding activities or events in our community during the upcoming week or if[Read More…]

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo:Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local[Read More…]