Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Village Board approved a resolution requesting a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant from Cook County toward the demolition of the former Marshall Field’s building. The decision to seek grant funding was made at the board’s February 9 meeting. According to Director of Community Development[Read More…]

Chicago, IL, January 29, 2009 -Small business owners are always looking for ways to set themselves apart from their competitors; awards and recognition from a third-party are a great way for a company to differentiate itself from the competition. Unfortunately, the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois warns,[Read More…]

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…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Public Library has a long tradition of hosting the Potpourri of Lectures series on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am in the Ringering Room. Lecturers include professors, travelers, musicians,authors, and experts in particular fields. You’ll never believe all of the interesting things you can learn[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The the Unitarian Universalist Church of Park Forest will hold a Soup Kitchen Luncheon on Sunday, March 1, 2009 to raise money for PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) and Respond Now. Soup luncheon begins at 11:30 AM. All are invited to participate and visit our church[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Nurses Club is offering scholarships up to $2,000. to nursing students who reside in School Districts 227, 206, and 201U. Winners will be selected on the basis of grade point average, citzenship qualities and goal achievement. Application packets are available at Rich East, Rich South,[Read More…]

Soprano Angela Mannino. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Richton Park , IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Grande Prairie Choral Arts continues its 32nd season of quality choral music in the Chicago Southland with A Night at the Opera, Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Rich South High School in Richton Park,[Read More…]

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Area nurses who are interested in taking their careers to the next level are invited to attend a free information session on the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree programs offered by the College of Health and Human Services at[Read More…]

GSU President Elaine P. Maimon. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University President Elaine P. Maimon was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Will County Center for Economic Development (CED). The CED is a not-for-profit organization, funded primarily by the private sector, to attract and retain[Read More…]

Rich East High School has received a $1,000 grant from Allstate. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Rich East High School has received a $1,000 grant from Allstate to be used to promote teen-led safe driving habits and driver education for their peers. This is the second year of Operation Teen[Read More…]