Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar The varsity cheerleaders at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School are getting their 15 minutes in the news media spotlight this week. Unfortunately, much of the sound-bite coverage may serve only to fuel the ignorance and strife over[Read More…]
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Don’t Get Burned; Safety Tips from the Park Forest Fire Department
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— It is Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme reminds us to use caution and “Stay Fire Smart! – Don’t Get Burned.” Testing the water before putting a child in the bath may sound like common sense. Wearing short or close-fitting sleeves when cooking on the stovetop[Read More…]
Park Forest Dedicates Memorial for Those Who Serve
Fire Chief Bob Wilcox listens as Marsha Pfeifer Malone speaks shares memories of her father Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Photo Gallery: Fire and Police Memorial Dedication October 10, 2009 Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– More than 100 persons gathered on the morning of Saturday, October 10, to participate in the dedication of the[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of October 12, 2009
Members of the Park Forest Fire and Police Departments stand attentively at Saturday’s dedication of the Fire and Police Memorial. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Village Management Village Board Meeting The Village Board is scheduled to meet on Monday, October 12 at 8 p.m. at Village Hall. Residents are encouraged[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 12, 2009
The Environment Commission planted a tree Saturday at the dedication of the Fire and Police Memorial. Left to right: Chairman Dave Bartlett, Rosemary Piser, Staff Liaison Rob Gunther, and Kevin Headley. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The LaRabida Children’s Advocacy offices attached to the Park Forest Police Department’s building has[Read More…]
Rich East Celebrates 54th Annual Homecoming This Week
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East’s 54th Annual Homecoming week begins tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 13 through Saturday, Oct. 17. The Rockets will host Kankakee at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2009, for the homecoming game. The game will be played at Lombardi Stadium. Prior to the game, the school will[Read More…]
Park Forest Rotary Presents A Golden Opportunity
The EarlyAct Club of Forest Trail Middle School box 3,000 meal in Feeding Children Worldwide program. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Rotary Club of Park Forest announces the start of their Golden Opportunities Fundraising project. Books will be sold from now until late December. Golden Opportunities is the only[Read More…]
Village Receives New Jolly Trolley Bus
Members of the Village Board stand with State Rep. Al Riley (third from right) before the new Jolly Trolley bus. From left: Trustees Bonita Dillard, Rob McCray, Ken Kramer, Mae Brandon, State Rep. Riley, Gary Kopycinski, and Georgia O’Neill. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest has a new Jolly[Read More…]
LWVPFA Health Care Reform Presentation Coming to Village Hall
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Confused about Health Care Reform proposals? Members of the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area admit they’re confused as well. That’s why they’ve invited Dr. Nike Mourikes from Physicians for a National Health Program to Park Forest Village Hall to explain what bills have[Read More…]
353 Cook County Precincts Will Be Merged With Other Precincts
Clerk Orr to Save $750,000 Per Year Through Precinct Reduction Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In a continuing effort to improve efficiency and to save approximately $750,000 per year, the number of suburban Cook County election precincts will be reduced by 353 starting with the February gubernatorial primary, Clerk David Orr announced.[Read More…]
