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…]
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Reflections on the National Urban League’s Path to Power – Part V
Mary Lou McDowell and Delores Truss, Volunteer Leaguers of the Chicago Urban League. (Photo: Shelia Hester-Whorton) Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In this final article reflecting the National Urban League’s Path to Power, we will highlight conference presenters the McDonald’s Corporation and Centene, provide alarming statistics about the state of health in the[Read More…]
Park Forest Youth Moved to Help Bring Clean Water to People in Developing Countries
Sam Girmai-Jones holds a LifeStraw. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When Sam Girmai-Jones was in church one Sunday in March, the priest talked about the church’s ministry to Africa where wells were being built to provide clean drinking water to the residents. Nine-year-old Sam was surprised to learn that many[Read More…]
Back to School Safety Tips from the Park Forest Fire Department
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– August 31, 2009. School is back in session, which means school buses and school children are prominent on our streets. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind when you are out and about around town: When backing out of a driveway or leaving a[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 31, 2009
Mayor John Ostenburg addresses the gathering at the dedication of Sauk School Sunday as District 162 Superintendent Dr. Blondean Davis looks on. (PHOTO: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– August 31, 2009. The 2009 Autumn Recreation Programs & More brochure was mailed late last week. There are many programs, classes and events[Read More…]
Managing Park Forest Week of August 31, 2009
Phoenix Mayor Terry R. Wells (center), a member of the Board of Directors of Pace, presents Park Forest with a check for $60,000 to the Village of Park Forest from Pace for the Jolly Trolley. “We have a great relationship with Park Forest,” Mayor Wells said, “and PACE would like[Read More…]
Frozen Culinary Circle™ Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SUPERVALU INC.® (NYSE:SVU) is voluntarily recalling frozen Culinary Circle™ Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken products because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products are found in the frozen foods section in a 38 oz. package and were sold at SUPERVALU-owned stores including Acme®, Albertsons®,[Read More…]
Park Forest Baseball Finishes 2009 Season
The 2009 Park Forest Storm. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Sports Analysis and Commentary By Mary Kay Joens Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Just one week after the Colt team won their sectional title in the Pony National Association tournament, the Park Forest Storm took the field in the First Annual Park Forest Thunder and[Read More…]
For Labor, After Health Care Reform Next Goal Is Passing EFCA
Commentary By John A. Ostenburg Organized labor in America has two major goals during the coming year: (1) to see health care reform enacted by the Congress of the United States, and (2) to see the same body pass the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). Anyone in the nation who is[Read More…]
Not All TIFs Are Bad — Just the Ones that Aren’t Real TIFs Are Bad!
Commentary By John A. Ostenburg Even lots of informed citizens, when they hear about TIF districts, have a negative reaction. TIFs have a bad reputation and it’s not totally undeserved. First of all, let’s define what constitutes a TIF district. The acronym stands for tax increment financing. A TIF district[Read More…]
