The Village Board met with Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Boards and Commissions Saturday. Staff liaisons also attended. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF) –August 10, 2009. While the temperatures are soaring, Park Forest’s elected officials, management and staff continue their hard work finalizing summer projects and planning for the fall season.[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of August 10, 2009
Tall Grass Arts Association is featuring pieces by sculptor Richard Hunt. Image courtesy of G.R. N’Namdi Gallery. (Photography By: Janet Sheard) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2009. It doesn’t seem possible that another summer season is quickly drawing to a close. It’s time to participate in Park Forest’s end of the[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for August 10, 2009
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…]
Militarizing the Homeland with G.I. Joe
News Analysis By Dahr Jamail and Jason Coppola, t r u t h o u t | Perspective “My very first recruiting officer was G.I. Joe,” says Iraq war veteran Michael Prysner, an Iraq war veteran who was an aerial intelligence specialist in the US Army Reserve. Award-winning journalist and[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association Prepares for 54th Annual Park Forest Art Fair
The Park Forest Art Fair is right around the corner. (GRAPHIC SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Tall Grass Arts Association is busy preparing for the 54th Annual Park Forest Art Fair, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13. between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The weekend events will[Read More…]
Gov. Quinn Signs Veterans Higher Education Bill
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed into law a bill that provides greater educational and informational resources for veterans attending Illinois public colleges and universities. “This legislation provides our student veterans with the needed information, assistance and guidance they deserve,” said Governor Quinn. “It is necessary that we[Read More…]
Introducing the eNews Park Forest Community Calendar
Commentary Park Forest , IL–(ENEWSPF)– eNews Park Forest is pleased to introduce a Community Calendar. Park Forest clubs, organizations, schools and churches can apply to add events to the calendar. Access is currently free. The calendar can be accessed from the Main Menu, or readers may Click Here. eNews Park[Read More…]
Rich East Forms Rockets Booster Club
Park Forest , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Excitement is building this new school year for the Rich East High School Community in Park Forest, IL. The PTSO and the Booster Club have joined together to form the Rockets Booster Club. Already over 100 members have signed up. The Rockets Booster Club announced the[Read More…]
High School Seniors Can Enroll in a Free Course at PSC
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Choosing a college is an important decision for many high school students. When high school seniors weigh their options, they will discover Prairie State College (PSC) has many benefits. Students can complete their first two years of college at PSC and transfer to a four-year college or[Read More…]
PSC Fall Classes Begin August 24; Register Today
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) offers flexible scheduling with classes available days, evenings, weekends, and online. Busy individuals still have time to plan a schedule to fit their needs; classes begin August 24. New students must register in person by visiting the Counseling and Academic Advising Center, Monday[Read More…]
