Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2017. Times are very difficult in the United States. From the recent mass shootings in Las Vegas to the threats of nuclear war, most of us long for loving, healthy and compassionate support. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest will[Read More…]
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FDA Approves Implantable Device to Treat Moderate to Severe Central Sleep Apnea
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2017 By U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new treatment option for patients who have been diagnosed with moderate to severe central sleep apnea. The Remedē System is an implantable device that stimulates a nerve located in the[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest’s Draft Unified Development Ordinance Now Available for Review
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2017 By: Jason Miller, Park Forest Communications For the past several years the Planning and Zoning Commission and Park Forest staff members have worked with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to draft a comprehensive revision to the Village’s zoning, subdivision, and stormwater management ordinances.[Read More…]
Park Forest Library Parking Lot Project Underway
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2017. The Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, is currently resurfacing and re-striping the parking lot. When completed, there will be easy access curbs installed and two-way traffic will be allowed, along with a drive up book drop. The plan is to complete the project by[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of October 8, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Park Forest Fire Department will hold several events this week in recognition of Fire Prevention Week. The 37th Annual Memorial Service and Twilight Parade will take place on Thursday, October 12 with a Service at 6:30 p.m. at St. Irenaeus Church, 78 Cherry Street followed[Read More…]
Park Forest Kiwanis Hosts 66th Pancake Day
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Pankatron may be in storage, but the spirit ran strong Saturday as Park Forest Kiwanis members hosted their 66th annual Pancake Day. The luscious spread included pancakes, sausages, milk, juice, coffee, water, and so, so much hospitality. The community event was held at Rich East High[Read More…]
U.S. Citizens Only Need Weapons For Hunting Or Defense Of Household
In response to the articles covering the recent shooting in Las Vegas. To The Editor: The second amendment of the United States Constitution states: “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Chief Green To Retire
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police Chief Peter Green will retire on October 20, 2017 after 28 years of service, according to a statement from the PFPD. Chief Green grew up in the Village of Park Forest, raised by Walter and Elizabeth Green, according to the statement. “His father, Wally,[Read More…]
Madigan & Attorneys General of 13 States Pledge Lawsuit Against EPA for Ignoring Key Clean Air Deadline
Chicago –(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2017 Authored by: Office of Attorney General Madigan Attorney General Lisa Madigan and 13 other attorneys general today file a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to meet the Clean Air Act’s statutory deadline for designating areas of the country[Read More…]
DePaul University Humanities Center Examines What’s Real in Conversation with Rick Jay October 11
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—October 5, 2017 By: DePaul University Newsroom Determining fact from fiction has placed the word “fake” in an even more unflattering spotlight, making it a timely topic for the DePaul University Humanities Center 2017-18 season. “In some ways, the question of what is real and what is fake is[Read More…]
