The 2010 Nissan Altima. (Photo: Nissan) Car Talk By Jonathan Pitman Replacing the Nissan Stanza in late 1992 was a gamble that paid off and gave birth to something new and fresh. The Nissan Altima debuted in early 1993. When the Altima first appeared, the Altima name plate was displayed[Read More…]
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South Suburban Jackson Hewitt Lends-A-Hand
Steger, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This past holiday season, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service selected Algonquin Primary Center, Park Forest, as recipients of their “We Care-Outer Wear” program. The community outreach program provides winter hats and gloves for every student enrolled in the school. The program is one of several programs Jackson Hewitt established[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 18, 2010
Mayor Ostenburg (right) presents resolutions honoring Mike Carroll and Helen Neel, recently retired from the Village of Park Forest. Mike worked for more than 35 years in the Department of Public Works, and Helen served more than 28 years as a Recreation and Parks Maintenance Worker. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park[Read More…]
Insider: Palin Failed to Lead on Oil and Gas Safety in Alaska
Commentary By Dahr Jamail t r u t h o u t | Op-Ed There have been several recent oil spills and other environmental problems linked to the oil/gas production industry in Alaska. On December 23, a tugboat hit the Bligh Reef, the same reef struck by the Exxon Valdez[Read More…]
How And Where To Donate To Haiti
Ross Brazzale with new friends in Pignon, Haiti. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In the wake of the recent disaster in Haiti, the Village of Park Forest would like to offer the following information on a few organizations currently collecting funds towards relief efforts. The American Red Cross has always[Read More…]
Winter Tour of the Sculpture Park at GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Join Park Curator and Director Geoffrey Bates for the annual winter walk of the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park on January 31, at 2 p.m. The quiet, often snow-covered landscape highlights the presence of each artwork. The park collection includes 26 pieces by nationally and internationally recognized artists.[Read More…]
Park Forest Idols Play To Full House At Freedom Hall
Kiana Mayes (center), winner of the 2010 Park Forest Idols talent competition. Deana Williams (left) placed third. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Photo Gallery: Park Forest Idols 2010 Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Kiana Mayes topped other talented individuals at Saturday’s Park Forest Idols. Singing and dancing in front of a standing-room-only audience in[Read More…]
Runners Scorch Frozen Streets for Running Club’s Midwinter Cruise
Bryce Baker crosses the finish line at the 2010 Midwinter Cruise. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) See over 200 pictures from the race here: 2010 Midwinter Cruise Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Close to 200 runners from the Chicagoland area and northwest Indiana braved the ice and snow for the Park Forest Running and Pancake[Read More…]
Attempted Armed Robbery At Currency Exchange
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest police were called to the Norwood Currency Exchange a week ago Sunday to investigate an attempted armed robbery when a man allegedly told an employee he had a bomb. Police were dispatched to the Norwood Currency Exchange, a 20 Norwood Square Boulevard, on Sunday, January[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for January 18, 2010
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[Read More…]
