Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Editor’s Note: We continue to get “in sync” with the PFPD regarding reporting of work done by police. We are grateful to the PFPD, in particular Deputy Chief Paul Winfrey, for continuing to work with us as the department moves to a more “green” approach to storing[Read More…]
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NASA Successfully Launches Latest Communications Satellite
Kennedy Space Center, FL-(ENEWSPF)- NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-M (TDRS-M), the third and final in a next generation communications satellite, has successfully been placed into orbit following separation from an United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. TDRS-M launched Friday at 8:03 a.m. EDT from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of August 20, 2017
≡ Village A & E PF Library Learn Green Health Etc. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—As you know, on Monday, August 21, a rare, solar eclipse will take place. We’re having ‘eclipse mania’ here in my new hometown of Eugene, Oregon, as the eclipse will begin in our area around 10:30 a.m.[Read More…]
South Suburban Solar Eclipse Events, Monday, August 21
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 19, 2017. Unless you’ve been cut off from all means of communications, you know that on Monday, August 21, a rare, solar eclipse will take place. Here in my new hometown of Eugene, Oregon, we’re having “eclipse mania” as the eclipse will begin in our area around[Read More…]
‘Annual Photographer of the Year and Student Exhibition’ Opens Tuesday, August 22 at Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 19, 2017. Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery will host it ‘Annual Photographer of the Year and Student Exhibition.’ The exhibit will feature the works by Jessica Heing, Photographer of the Year. The exhibit will open on Tuesday, August 22 and run through Thursday, September 14. A reception[Read More…]
Terre Haute Man Sentenced In Federal Court On Firearm Charge
Terre Haute, IN-(ENEWSPF)- United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced Thursday that a Terre Haute man was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm. Andre Jackson, 57, Terre Haute, was sentenced to 210 months (over 17 years) imprisonment by U.S. District Judge William T. Lawrence. “Protecting our neighborhoods[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Students Will View Great American Eclipse With NASA at SIU
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholic High School will send about 250 students to Carbondale Monday, August 21, to view the Great American Eclipse. The students will experience the solar eclipse at NASA’s viewing site at Southern Illinois University’s Saluki Stadium. Coordinated by Ms. Jennifer Clifford, Dean of Women and Marian Catholic[Read More…]
Bowling Fundraiser for Rich Township Food Pantry on Saturday, September 2
Richton Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2017. The Pantry of Rich Township will host the “Let’s Stay Connected” fundraiser for the food pantry on Saturday, September 2 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will take place at Lynwood Bowl, 2581 Glenwood-Lansing Road #A in Lynwood. Tickets are $15 for those[Read More…]
HRC Conference Supporting LGBTQ Youth to be Held in Orlando
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Working to support LGBTQ youth, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, in partnership with the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Counseling Association (ACA), will hold its nationally-acclaimed Time to THRIVE Conference February 16-18 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando. Toyota will again be a presenting sponsor. In its[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth Tours Union Station Ahead of Major Redevelopment Initiative
CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2017. U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) toured Union Station with representatives from Amtrak and Metra to learn about Union Station’s Master Redevelopment Plan, which will revitalize Union Station by improving its accessibility to streets and Chicago Transit Authority systems, making the station fully ADA-compliant and increasing[Read More…]
